Tag: Glossary

SWINGING BACK - The springy motion that occurs when the thrust off the hind legs is transmitted through a stretched topline with trunk muscles...

OVERFLEXED - Behind the vertical, due to excessive longitudinal flexion at the poll and/or upper joints of the neck. Full glossary: http://bit.ly/2019USDFGlossary

LOOSENESS - Freedom from negative physical and mental/emotional tension. Relaxation. Full glossary: http://bit.ly/2019USDFGlossary

COLLECTION (Balance and Lightness of the Forehand from Increased Engagement) - The horse shows collection when he lowers and engages his hindquarters, shortening and...

ACTIVITY - Energy, vigor, liveliness - especially with reference to the motion of the hind legs. Full glossary: http://bit.ly/2019USDFGlossary

ON THE AIDS - The horse reacts to the rider’s aids willingly, confidently, immediately, and correctly. Full glossary: http://bit.ly/2019USDFGlossary

TRAJECTORY - The line of travel of the hoof from its lift-off to landing -- the reach, height, and shape of the flight arc...

STIFF/STIFFNESS - Inability (as opposed to unwillingness) to flex the joints or stretch the musculature to the degree and in the way required to...

PHASE- Limb Phases are part of the cycle of limb movement. • Stance phase: foot on the ground• Swing phase: foot moving through the air Support...

BEHIND THE LEG - Slow to react to the leg, or sluggish or unwilling to move energetically forward, especially while accepting the contact/connection.  Full glossary:...