Tag: Word of the Week
Word of the Week – Zig-zag
ZIG -ZAG - Three or more half passes connected by changes of direction.
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Word of the Week – Stride
STRIDE - Cycle of movements that is completed when the horse’s legs regain their initial positions. Length of stride refers to the amount of...
Word of the Week – Forward
FORWARD - Moving or tending to move toward the direction in which the horse is facing (in contrast to sideways, backward, or standing still);...
Word of the Week – Relax/Relaxation
RELAX/RELAXATION - 1.Referring to the horse’s mental/emotional state: calm, without anxiety or nervousness.
2. Referring to the horse’s physical state: commonly used to indicate the...
Word of the Week – Uphill
UPHILL - Good longitudinal balance, with elevated forehand and lowered croup (engaged hindquarters). The degree of engagement of the hind limbs is balanced with...
Word of the Week – Self-Carriage
SELF-CARRIAGE - State in which the horse carries itself in balance without taking support or balancing on the rider’s hand.
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Word of the Week – Alignment
ALIGNMENT- Referring to the horse, the lining up of the horse’s body parts from tail to poll. One of the four aspects of straightness...
Word of the Week – Marching
MARCHING - Taking purposeful steps in the walk.
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Word of the Week – Half-Halt
HALF-HALT - A momentary effect of the aids that increases the attention and improves the balance of the horse.
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Word of the Week – Confidence
CONFIDENCE - The boldness and self-assurance with which the horse performs, and the trust in his partnership with the rider.
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American Connemara Pony Society: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards
For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Connemara All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
5 Reasons to Attend the USDF Sport Horse Seminar
Meet breeders, judges, owners, and dressage sport horse enthusiasts, and learn how the experts evaluate dressage prospects and breeding stock
