Sven Rothenberger joins J.J. Tate and talented gelding, Denali. The pair are schooling Prix St Georges movements. Denali is swinging out behind in his volte. They work on keeping the hind legs in the track of the front legs, having more flexion and controlling the haunches. Working at the canter on travers and volte, Denali needs more flexibility and suppling. Sven advises J.J. to build up slowly on the Training Scale and have a plan. Transitions make the horse stronger and ensure his hind leg comes under and that he reacts to aids. Sven advises that a good passage needs activity and to not ride backward with the hand. Engagement behind creates lightness in front, he says.
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Grand Prix—J.J. Tate and Romeo—Day 2
Sven Rothenberger continues the work with J.J. Tate and the Oldenburg gelding Romeo. Sven is pleased with Romeo's canter improvement. They continue to work on coming from behind and giving the rein to check Romeo is in self-carriage. Sven advises J.J. to not throw the rein away before a change. H...
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Grand Prix—J.J. Tate and Romeo—Day 1
Sven Rothenberger shares his expertise with J.J. Tate riding the Oldenburg gelding Romeo. He advises J.J to be more conscious of riding Romeo over the back to compensate for his conformation. She also needs to maintain control with the outside rein through the outside leg in canter. Sven also has...
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Prix St. Georges—Endel Ots and Lion K...
Olympic medalist Sven Rothenberger continues his work with Endel Ots and the Dutch gelding Lion King. Praising the horse and offering a short moment of relaxation helps avoid tension. Sven wants Endel to make clear transitions between medium and collected gaits. It's important to warm Lion King u...
