Word of the Week – Quick
QUICK - Refers to the tempo (strides per minute) unless otherwise noted.
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Word of the Week – Over The Back
OVER THE BACK (OR TOPLINE) - The horse stretching and rounding the back or topline.
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Word of the Week – Dragging
DRAGGING - Refers to dragging of the hind feet or inactivity of the hind legs or failure to lift the hooves clear of the ground.
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Word of the Week – Impulsion
IMPULSION (Engagement and the Desire to Go Forward) - Used to describe the transmission of an eager and energetic, yet controlled, propulsive thrust generated from the hindquarters into the athletic movement of the horse. (See Pyramid of Training for complete explanation).
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Word of the Week – Stuck
STUCK - Instead of being raised in the rhythm of the gait, a foot remains on the ground throughout the entire stride. Usually applied to pirouette and turn on the haunches.
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