Talk:Throughness

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Pardon my French, but what the hell horse shit is this about?--Argonite 00:55, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Google defn

Working Definition of Throughness Often described as "absence of resistance," submissiveness and immediate response to a rider's aids, throughness is a signature of attention and confidence. It is the substitution of poise, coordination and mastery of balance for the resistance that comes from asymmetric leaning on a section of the body. It is the quality of fluent motion that results from an unblocked spine and deliberate tempo. Progress toward throughness is advanced by correct dressage transitions between gaits: horses learn control of velocity and limb positions without hesitation or hurry.

'Energy' (whatever that means) is not mentioned. --Argonite 01:01, 9 May 2007 (UTC)