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Tai chi translates as supreme ultimate. Therefore tai chi horse translates
as supreme ultimate horse.
This title gives an image in our mind of a powerful horse performing
at their best. But how do we achieve this?
Tranquility in Motion If we can make a
union with our horse, and treat them as our equal, and not our slave, we can achieve incredible harmony.
By training
the rider in tai chi, both the rider and the horse will benefit by improving the understanding of feel, or ting. Ting is a
chinese word for listening. Listening, not just with our ears but with all our senses and our heart. I will expand on this
on the ting page.
For the rider this will mean being able to feel what the horse is giving. For the horse it will
mean less frequent, but more precise aids from a quiet still rider. The rider transcends limitations.
Every rider
at every level has the ability to learn this technique.
This technique gives a much better, quieter unity
with your horse, without the kicking, pulling and pushing that is seen too often in arenas and collecting rings around the
world.
Giving constant niggling aids is an addiction. The moment you resolve to stop feeding your horse
suffering, a pathway appears, the pathway to well-being and harmony. . Your horse will thank you forever.
| MICHELLE VERGEZ AND OTTAWA - COLORADO |
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