Definition: A counter canter is when the horse turns a bend on the incorrect lead. On the correct lead the inside foreleg would be reaching further forward than the outside leg. When counter cantering the outside foreleg is the leading leg. If a horse counter canter's on it's own accord, ignoring the rider's aids it is said to be on the incorrect or wrong lead. But if the rider asks for the "incorrect" lead it is a counter canter.
Examples:
The judge asked for a counter canter to test the horse's obedience in the equitation class.
