Forward motion allows a heavy object to become more mobile. Consider this: In dressage, my sport of choice, a horse and rider attempt to become one unit, moving together in harmony with fluidity while executing impressive movements. The horse weighs between 900 to 1,200 pounds on average and has four legs and a long neck to coordinate. The rider, much to people’s surprise, does not remain on the horse’s back by gripping with the legs. …
