most recent 30 from http://www.collectedquestions.com 2010-08-01T02:09:51Z http://www.collectedquestions.com/feeds/question/7 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://www.collectedquestions.com/questions/7/what-is-meant-by-the-term-impulsion Moderator 2009-10-04T13:18:43Z 2010-03-01T16:34:52Z

<p>I've heard the word Impulsion used in referring to Dressage. Is this just the same thing as "going forward" or is there more meant by this term?</p>

http://www.collectedquestions.com/questions/7/what-is-meant-by-the-term-impulsion/14#14 peSHIr 2009-10-12T07:08:01Z 2009-10-12T07:08:01Z

<p>Translating back from Dutch to English, I've always learned "impulse" (if this is the same term you mean with "impulsion") is defined as: "The natural inclination of the horse to go forward, induced and controled by the rider".</p> <p>I've always felt there was a rather strong connection to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impulse" rel="nofollow">the term "impulse" in physics</a>, which can't be a big coincidence.</p>

http://www.collectedquestions.com/questions/7/what-is-meant-by-the-term-impulsion/38#38 Misty 2010-03-01T16:34:52Z 2010-03-01T16:34:52Z

<p>Impulsion is 'going forward' however, it is done with and through the power of the hindquarters. You can see the difference between a pokey horse that is pulling with his front end and just 'dinking along,' compared to a reining horse, or a dressage horse, that seem to 'suspend' in air while still moving forward with strenth and power.</p> <p>Impulsion is again, truly the force from which the hindquarters are being effectively used to propel the horse (and you) forward with 'drive.'</p> <p>Hope this helps :)</p> <p>God Bless,</p> <p>Misty</p>