Swing (riding)
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As a swing or diligence in the horse is called the energetic pulse of the hindquarters of the animal, is transmitted to the total forward movement of the horse. "A horse has a swing when it kicks off energetically and swings its limbs well forwards in the suspension phase." In contrast to thrust, momentum is not naturally present and can be encouraged by the training of the horse:
“ Momentum is the result of equestrian training that uses the horse's natural gait, but adds the characteristics of looseness, rear thrust and permeability. "
Momentum is the fourth point on the horse's training scale. Lively gaits are trot and gallop , as these movements include a floating phase in which all four legs of the horse are above the ground.
Importance in dressage work
For Seunig, swing is "the alpha and omega of every training job". He also calls it one of the two "cornerstones on which all dressage is built" in addition to the self- retention based on tact and slackness . The rear legs step "more expansive, livelier, more elastic and closer to each other", which enables them to "take on more loads", so that the momentum is a prerequisite for the gathering .
“ These two cardinal demands [i.e. self-holding and momentum], which must be met in ever increasing measure from the beginning of the dressage to its completion, contain and condition tact, slackness, pure expansive gait, longitudinal bend , straightness , and finally, as the crown of the Formation, permeable obedience in the congregation. "
Momentum in the sense of "forward drive" is particularly necessary for tight turns if these are to be performed "on the reins, cleanly and precisely". For side aisles in a strong position, a "swing development in increased gathering" is essential.
requirements
The hank flexion, i.e. the flexion of the hip and knee joint, is indispensable for the development of the swing: "The longer this flexion phase lasts at the expense of pure extension, the more swaying and lively the gait becomes", "elastic pre-swinging still comes out of the movement ". Further requirements for lively movements are
- the supple and balanced seat of the rider
- Correct assistance from the rider / driver
- Tact, looseness and support of the horse (the first three points on the training scale)
- the absence of physical impairments or the existence of significant structural defects in the horse
features
Features of the peppy walking horse include the following.
- The ankle joints are bent forward immediately after taking the foot off, not up or back.
- By pushing forwards and over the swinging back, the rider is put into motion and gets a deep and supple seat.
- Improving the action of the front legs
- more pronounced suspension phase
- Increased reach when trot reinforcements
- increased ground gain with canter reinforcements
Developing the swing
Momentum builds on the previous points on the training scale . It is "the transfer of the energetic impulse from the hindquarters to the overall forward movement of the horse", which is why every lesson that encourages the hindquarters to step underneath promotes the momentum. On the swing development, the following points are based the scale of training, but not in the sense of linear progress, as for the development of the swing, it is necessary that the horse already straightening and a certain amount of assembly features.
literature
- Guidelines for riding and driving. Vol. 1: Basic training for rider and horse . Published by the German Equestrian Association (FNverlag), 26th edition, Warendorf 1994, ISBN 3-88542-262-X
- Waldemar Seunig: From the paddock to the caper. The training of the riding horse . With an afterword by Bertold Schirg. 2. Reprint of the edition Berlin 1943, Hildesheim etc. 2001 ( Documenta Hippologica ), ISBN 3-487-08348-5
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Guidelines , p. 171.
- ↑ Guidelines , p. 172.
- ↑ a b c d e f Waldemar Seunig: From the paddock to the caper. The training of the riding horse . With an afterword by Bertold Schirg. 2. Reprint of the edition Berlin 1943, Hildesheim etc. 2001 ( Documenta Hippologica ), ISBN 3-487-08348-5 , pages 139, 281, 227, 283, 178, 306
- ↑ Seunig, p. 296.