Dressage

Question 1

How does a large positive dissociation affect the walk

Answer 1

Lateral walk

Question 2

What are the six systems of balance

Answer 2

1. Vision – horizon line
2. TMJ – mandible must be able to swing freely
3. Hyoid – move freely in all directions
4. Vestibular – accurate info where the head is in space
5. Cervical – free motion to keep head and body upright
6. Hoof balance – keeps horse balanced against gravity

Question 3

The rules for canter pirouette require that the horse maintain the footfalls of the canter, what percentage of horses are able to do this?

Answer 3

none

Question 4

How does the horse’s bottom line change when spend time working in collection?

Answer 4

Become deeper in the flank

Question 5

What does it mean if the horse “flips its toes” in the extended trot?

Answer 5

Horse is not engaging the core/back, not using the ring of muscles