Part 1:  This lovely, well matched pair warms up while Mr. Steiner assesses the work to be done.  The gelding shows a terrific gaits, especially at the walk.  The rider uses a shoulder in to renvers at the canter and Mr. Steiner cautions against this exercise unless the rider can ride the horse straight as this rider can. They then show some single changes.   

Part 2:  They continue with the single changes, and at this stage in his training, the horse needs a strong aid and exaggerated bend.  The working canter pirouette comes next, and then the extended trot. In the walk pirouettes Mr. Steiner emphasizes that they must not wander.

 Part 3:  This segment begins with an important explanation of what is important to look for in a good pirouette. There are many valuable insights into how to improve the pirouettes. 

Part 4: While they ride the Fourth Level Test 2 Mr. Steiner offers many insights and tips into improving the movements.         

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Part 1:  Ms. Weinauge brings us an eight year old Andalusian gelding to demonstrate introducing the double bridle with ground work first.  She works the snaffle to ensure there is flexion in both directions and that he is seeking the bit when she releases. She gives an excellent demonstration of working the curb, and how to hold and use the reins  for ground work to use the bit positively and encourage the horse to take contact.  

Part 2:  Once mounted, Nicole checks his response to the snaffle, repeating the exercises done on the ground.  When the gelding does not give the desired neck extension on the snaffle, she demonstrates how to add the curb.  She begins the warm up in the neutral position, paying attention to the balance, jaw mobility and the lateral balance.  She offers great advice for training the baroque horse. They move into lateral work at the walk.

Part 3:  Nicole demonstrates the use of lateral movements to achieve straightness and how to refine these movements to issues for a particular horse. They go to the trot, and she uses counter flexion to rebalance the horse.

Part 4:  In canter the same principles apply as she checks the balance and straightness of the horse and uses the counter bend to correct issues.  They continue with the counter canter, and she offers more exercises to increase straightness in preparation for more collection.   

Part 5:  Nicole uses the renvers at the trot to activate the hind leg and repeat the exercise to the left. She asks for neck extension without the poll getting too low. The exercise is now worked in the canter, and when he anticipates the changes, she suggests varying the program from day to day.

Part 6:  As she moves on to the transitions, she evaluates the balance, and adds the rein back to rebalance to the hind legs.  She does transitions on the second track to check for straightness and offers exercises to use if problems arise. When the halts happen on the second track, she increases the difficulty by asking for them on the center line.

 

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