"Hit Full is more than just a horse to me; he's my partner, my friend, and my confidant," Petra explains. "We've developed a deep understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses, which allows us to perform at our best."

If this was a Freestyle (Kür) performance:

What does it take for a horse and rider to "hit full"? It’s not luck. It’s the sum of:

: Establishing a deep emotional bond rather than asserting dominance. : Using markers and rewards to encourage desired behaviors. From Wild Stallion to Performer