The Three Seconds That Changed Everything

Nika Vorster

Published on: 19/11/2025

Her horse couldn't pick up a simple change from walk to canter on the right side, and it had been this way for weeks. The left side was perfect - smooth, clean, exactly what you'd want to see in a dressage test. But the right side? The horse went hollow through his back and picked up canter two or three strides late, which is a costly mistake when you're being judged on precision and partnership.