The bottom line is that when a young horse has a job there is more joy, confidence, and a greater understanding of the relationship between horse and rider.
THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?
Many trainers talk about the connection between how a horse feels and how a horse moves. Movement and emotions are interconnected. A tense horse will struggle to move with grace and correctness. Likewise, a stiff and crooked horse will tend to carry tension. It’s sometimes hard to separate movement and emotions.