The horses go forward freely and straight, engaging the hind legs with good hock action, on a taut but light rein, the position being balanced and unconstrained. The steps should be as even as possible, hind feet precisely following the tracks of the forefeet. The degree of energy and impulsion displayed at the working trot denotes clearly the degree of suppleness and balance of the horses. The neck is raised, thus enabling the shoulders to move with greater ease in all directions, the hocks being well engaged and maintaining energetic impulsion, despite the slower movement. The horses' steps are shorter, but they are lighter and more mobile.
Horses cover as much ground as possible.
They lengthen their stride, remaining on the bit with light contact. As a result of great impulsion from the quarters, the horses use their shoulders, covering more ground at each step without their action becoming higher. The rein back is a kind of walk backwards, the legs being raised and set down simultaneously by diagonal pairs, the hind legs remaining well in line and the legs being well raised. The changes of pace and speed should always be made quickly, be smooth, and not be abrupt. The cadence of a pace should be maintained up to the moment when the pace is changed or the horses halt.