I LOVE watching my quarter horse mare, Zena, executing a sublime collected canter. Her withers elevate and her hips sink toward the ground as she shifts her posture to achieve perfect longitudinal balance. Her canter pirouette, levade, and slow jog illustrate true excellence. My heart soars when she stretches long and low through her swinging back and moves in a lovely steady rhythm. She can curve her body like a cat, driving from behind as she moves laterally with awesom