Part 1:  Dr. Moller greets this nine year old gelding going Prix St. Georges,  allowing him to begin with a stretchy walk, and a great explanation of the importance of this walk to start the training session. As they begin to work at the trot, he asks that they use the whole arena and the rider just feel the mouth on the snaffle rein.       

Part 2:  This segment begins with a clear discussion of the importance of using the corners of the arena and the strategic use of them.  With the return to the trot, they work on clarifying the walk before the trot, and riding precise corners.   

Part 3:   The challenge here is to walk down centerline staying exactly on the line while collecting the walk.  This is made more difficult by going to the trot, and then adding transitions on the line. They then begin work on the serpentine.

Part 4:  Watch this segment for a wonderful explanation of how to ride the serpentine.  The canter is introduced on the circle, paying close attention to each stride with quiet hands and clear walk canter walk transitions. This pair shows excellent canter work with effortless simple changes. Dr. Moller offers essential instruction on feel and contact.

Part 5:  Transitions within the canter is the preparatory exercise for single changes.  Dr. Moller clearly explains the need for straight single changes. In the trot work he asks for the horse to be in self carriage using the leg for the engine.

Part 6:  The half pass is the next challenge, keeping the gelding forward with a consistent contact.  

Part 7:  Dr. Moller again emphasizes that the solution to getting light in the contact must come from the leg first. They next work on stretching the neck longer while keeping contact.

    

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Part 1:  Juan begins this session by asking for elastic reins with a straight neck. They warm up  at all three gaits giving Juan an opportunity to evaluate what to work on.  As the horse loses balance to the inside, he asks for more inside leg to outside rein with a slower rhythm.   

Part 2:  The canter right proves more difficult than to the left, and Juan has the rider move the horse off the inside leg, then use the outside rein and leg for the depart.  He offers great  tips and advice for riding through canter issues with a young horse.    

Part 3:   They now work on transitions within the canter with a heavier seat.  When they go to the trot, Juan asks for a consistent, slower rhythm with a following seat.  They are rewarded with a more relaxed canter depart and better canter work.  

Part 4:  Juan answers audience questions about this previous ride, and explains how he works with young horse early in his training.   

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