[QUOTE=merrygoround;8131663]
To me it means the horse rocks back, barely touches ground in front to set a better distance and then jumps.[/QUOTE]
You do often get the impression that the front end is so light it barely touches the ground in that last stride, on the horses that are so nicely engaged behind and light in front. Very cool to see, and is a sign of an athletic, balanced horse that is being correctly ridden forward to the base.
[QUOTE=bornfreenowexpensive;8131738]
See I think a horse is more liking going to pat the ground and jump well WHEN the rider sees the add as well. It is typically well ridden.[/QUOTE]
Agree. When a horse “pats the ground” in the true meaning of the term, the rider is waiting for it and allowing it to happen.
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