Word of the Week – Looseness
LOOSENESS - Freedom from negative physical and mental/emotional tension. Relaxation.
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Word of the Week – Collection
COLLECTION (Balance and Lightness of the Forehand from Increased Engagement) - The horse shows collection when he lowers and engages his hindquarters, shortening and narrowing his base of support, resulting in lightness and mobility of the forehand. He shows shorter, but powerful, cadenced steps and strides. The increased elevation must be the result of and relative to the lowering of the hindquarters.
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Word of the Week – Activity
ACTIVITY - Energy, vigor, liveliness - especially with reference to the motion of the hind legs.
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Word of the Week – On The Aids
ON THE AIDS - The horse reacts to the rider’s aids willingly, confidently, immediately, and correctly.
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Word of the Week – Trajectory
TRAJECTORY - The line of travel of the hoof from its lift-off to landing -- the reach, height, and shape of the flight arc of the hoof.
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