This modern rag mimics the sound of a racking horse riding across lush meadows in the countryside. Do you hear the soft touch of the hooves on uneven terrain and feel the swing of its ambling gait?

Remember, your ride is steady, your horse surefooted, perfectly in tune with the rolling land. You could just as well be sat on the back of an Icelandic pony, gently tölting past green fields, sparkling fjords and snow-capped mountains.

As you play this piece, use staccato to match the horse’s footing, sporadic on wet grass, firmer on moist and rocky terrain. The left-hand for hoof beats, the right for the melodies of nature.