Training Pyramid Elements

Question 1

——– and suppleness is the looseness of the horses hunches, back, neck, Poll, and jaw, giving him the ability to swing forward while remaining fairly on the bit.—— suppleness is the degree to which a horse can bend his body and neck sideways.

Answer 1

Longitudinal and lateral

Question 2

The looseness and flexibility of a horses body is…

Answer 2

Suppleness

Question 3

What are the two types of suppleness?

Answer 3

Longitudinal and lateral

Question 4

Free-flowing energy initiated by the rider, causing the horse’s back to swing, his hind quarters to engage, and his forelegs to articulate is called…

Answer 4

Impulsion

Question 5

———involves the lowering of the croup, lightness of the forehand, and shorter and higher steps.

Answer 5

Collection

Question 6

The six elements of the training pyramid are…

Answer 6

1. Rhythm
2. Suppleness
3. Contact
4. Impulsion
5. Straightness
6. Collection

Question 7

Good training focuses on developing both sides and hind legs of the horse equally, which eventually leads to absolute——-.

Answer 7

Straightness

Question 9

The result of mental and physical relaxation is…

Answer 9

Rhythm

Question 9

When the horse is excepting the writers hands, seat, and legs, it is said that he is offering good——.

Answer 9

Contact