Does This Movement Have A Purpose?
The path of what we should work on, what is good for the horse and what movements have a purpose is answered in our Study of the Golden Thread. A path is a series of movements done in a certain order, each movement preparing us for the movement that comes next. To understand if a movement has purpose depends on what that movement creates and where that movement can lead us in the future.
Does This Movement Have A Purpose?
How to Judge What Movements Help the Horse
Article Summary
How do you know if a training exercise is truly beneficial for your horse? This article introduces the Kjrsos concept of the 'Golden Thread'—a way to determine if a movement has a real purpose. It's a philosophy where each movement should naturally prepare the horse for the next, creating a long, connected chain of progress.
Learn the difference between a 'long thread' that leads to new abilities and a 'short thread' that can be a developmental dead end. This piece will change how you evaluate every exercise, helping you focus only on what truly matters for a healthy, progressive, and connected training journey with your horse.
This article is from a previous issue.
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