Impulsion is the pushing power (thrust) of a horse, which comes from his desire to move powerfully forward with energy. However, speed does not create impulsion, and a rushing horse is more likely to be "flat" than impulsive. A horse can only have impulsion if his hind legs are engaged and his elastic back allows the power to come through. Purpose of Impulsion Impulsion is judged in dressage, but is also very important in the jumping sports, because good impulsion allows the horse to power himself over higher and larger obstacles. Horses jumping with poor impulsion are less likely to jump clean, and in extreme cases may hit the obstacle and fall. Impulsion is important in dressage, not only making the horse's gait more elastic, light, and expressive, but providing the animal with the power needed to perform the required movements. This is especially true for those requiring collection, such as passage, piaffe, pirouette, tempi changes,

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