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Thought this would be a good subject to discuss for those that may be confused with a horse that just bends to a horse that is truly supple.
Kayty also posted a good response on the other thread.
I posted.
Suppleness developes out of the driving forces of the rider acting on the hind to produce the energy to allow the hind leg swing to reach its maximun extension (or as far as the conformation of the horse allows).
It is this energy that allows the energy to travel along the back and neck muscles and stimulate the horse to seek contact.
Kayty also posted a good response on the other thread.
I posted.
Suppleness developes out of the driving forces of the rider acting on the hind to produce the energy to allow the hind leg swing to reach its maximun extension (or as far as the conformation of the horse allows).
It is this energy that allows the energy to travel along the back and neck muscles and stimulate the horse to seek contact.