diff --git a/gfx/progress.lua b/gfx/progress.lua
index 5f57be2..aa95389 100644
--- a/gfx/progress.lua
+++ b/gfx/progress.lua
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ local Progress = Prop.attach(Element:new{
   progress = 0.0,
   active = nil,
   inactive = nil
-}, Orientation, Orientation.VERTICAL)
+}, Orientation, Orientation.HORIZONTAL)
 
 function Progress:new(o)
   local template = o or {}