What does a 'false outline' look like?

[Daphnelia]

Is this where the head is pulled in, but the back is hollow, so hind legs trail? Trying to fill in some gaps in my knowledge..

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[jenbleep]

yes - a horse can have its head in but if his back is hollow and hind legs are trailing then it is not correct

 

[marieE]

yep tht covers it, a true outline should run from nose to tail, false usually just head and neck, often cos they overbent and behind the bridle

 

[Eira]

Yep thats what it is

My horse is a master at it

 

[Daphnelia]

Thank you

Now my ponies cant fool me into thinking theyre working

xxx

 

[jenbleep]

once they are working better they feel better - much more bouncy and soft in your hand

don't confuse bouncy with fast - I am still learning!!

 

[not_with_it]

Look at the base of the neck, just infront of the whithers. You should see the muscle moving as the horse works. A lot of horses break in the neck which allows them not use their hindlegs.

 

[Ziggy_]

anyone got pics of a true/false outline? i'm still confused!

 

[Daphnelia]

Two pictures from sustainable dressage, if I understand correctly, the first is a false outline in piaffe, the second a correct outline

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[jenbleep]

well i wouldn't know anything about piaffe

but in the first pic you can see where its back is dipping away from the rider, and in the second pic the horse has elevated its forehand

 

[JessPickle]

I would cause this a false outline