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WIDE BEHIND - The horse travels with the hind feet further apart than the fore feet. This is an evasion of engagement which occurs...

FRAME - The outline of the horse, which should change according to the length of stride (shorter frame for collection, longer for extension) and...

TRACK/TRACKS 1 )The line(s) of hoof prints laid down as the foot or feet travel their individual path(s). There are two different versions...

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...