noun
lead change (horse gait)
Equestrian term for a horse changing its leading leg at the canter or gallop. Used in dressage and show jumping contexts.
馬術競技では、踏歩変換の正確さが採点の重要な要素となる。
In equestrian competitions, the accuracy of the lead change is an important scoring factor.
彼女の馬は、踏歩変換をスムーズに行った。
Her horse performed the lead change smoothly.
Compound of 踏歩 (tōho, 'step, gait') and 変換 (henkan, 'change, conversion'), referring to a change of gait in horses.