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.
In equestrian competitions, the accuracy of the lead change is an important scoring factor.
Her horse performed the lead change smoothly.
simple change (horse gait)
Compound of 踏歩 (tōho, 'step, gait') and 変換 (henkan, 'change, conversion'), referring to a change of gait in horses.