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09. When you barely have time to think and the horse just does it – the physiological explanation for what creates this magic!
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09. When you barely have time to think and the horse just does it – the physiological explanation for what creates this magic!

The feeling when everything feels easy and the horse just dances along, when you barely have time to finish thinking of the next step before the horse has performed it.

The Fascia Guide · 8 Sept 20221 min read
Key takeaways
  1. 01Fascia—in both rider and horse—is the physiological basis for the feeling of magical harmony
  2. 02When movement patterns are automated via fascia, the need for conscious thought during riding decreases
  3. 03Train your fascia's mobility and sensitivity to speed up communication with the horse
  4. 04This state is not random—it is built up through repetitive movement training in both bodies
  5. 05The rider's and the horse's fascial systems interact in real time, creating what is perceived as a 'dance'

When you barely have time to think and the horse just does it – the physiological explanation for what creates this magic!

The feeling when everything feels easy and the horse just dances along, when you barely have time to finish thinking of the next step before the horse has performed it. There is a physical explanation for this magic, and the answer is Fascia—both the rider's and the horse's.

We try to explain in a slightly simpler way what happens and why, and also provide tips on where you can learn more in-depth if you want to know more. Can anyone achieve this with any horse, is it skill or something else that lies behind this state?

Do you have any questions or comments? Contact us directly at jennifer@fasciaguiden.se

The feeling when everything feels easy and the horse just dances along, when you barely have time to finish thinking of the next step before the horse has performed it.