{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tempo, Pace, and Rhythm: It\u2019s Not Just Semantics. With Hunter\/Eq Judge Rob Van Jacobs","description":"\u201cMore impulsion!\u201d Most of us have heard our coaches cry \u2013 usually accompanied by a hearty clap or imitation of riding forward. But what does \u2018impulsion\u2019 actually mean to you, your trainer, or the judge scoring you?   By listener request, we\u2019re breaking down riding terms that have mystified riders for years. Caroline is joined by Rob Van Jacobs, a USEF \u201cR\u201d Rated judge for hunters and equitation. As a judge, trainer and rider, Rob interprets the differences between rhythm, tempo, pace, and speed not as semantics but as part of a show ring strategy.    Understanding these terms can improve your communication as a rider or trainer, and influence your decisions moving forward. For instance, knowing \u2018tempo\u2019 can help you select which show rings your horse can thrive in and offer important considerations for buying horses. We\u2019ll also cover:   Why pace is more helpful than speed in the jumper ring The difference between natural vs. created impulsion What \u201chacking\u201d actually means and how it relates to recovery and fitness How to make a good first and last impression on a judge (yes, judges do notice if you forget to pet your horse!)   Caroline and Rob also dive into some hot topics like whether or not judges need to have equivalent riding experience to the classes they are judging and where we may need to draw the line on draw-reins.   ","author_name":"Equestrian Voices","author_url":"http:\/\/noellefloyd.com","html":"