Florian Bacher who has been with the Spanish Riding School for 13 years demonstrates work in hand and training in the school. He presents an 11 year old Andalusian showing medium level that has been in training in work in hand for a few months. He walks through how they start the horses, and has him equipped with a surcingle and side reins. He looks for him to be relaxed and swinging rather than quick and tense as he asks for a few steps while be careful not to put too much pressure on the horse. When the horse becomes distracted and tense, he allows him to stand and relax before continuing.
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