"A cool head and patience" is what's required, says Dr B! Demonstrating on the lovely 5 year old Step, he explains how long reining helps youngsters to understand the contact and by using transitions and the half halt, how they are encouraged to carry more weight behind, all without the hindrance of a rider! He shows us how and where to attach the reins and offers some clever tips with equipment. Dr B also explains when to use a roller or a saddle and shows the places from which the right contact for each horse can be established. In time, he says, long reining can be used to prepare pirouettes, piaffe and passage. His calmness is a tonic!