Mike & Ferdi Eilberg train the champion mare Farouche

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Four year old Woodlander Farouche is quite simply astonishing! Ferdi Eilberg says she has the ideal combination of rhythm and relaxation, coupled with natural energy. She has won all major young horse champs' in 2010 and Mike is careful not to exploit her talent. Instead, the focus is on 'consistency in all things'. Beginning on the lunge allows Farouche to use her excess energy safely and avoid potential issues under saddle. In her ridden work, Ferdi asks Mike to vary the length of her neck and make small changes to the tempo within the gaits to increase her elasticity and balance. Trainer Ferdi says he could watch Farouche all day!

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mariamarquise 1 Oct 2011 The way Mike handles her tantrum on the lunge is really educational! Thank you, thank you!
Mike Eilberg 17 Dec 2010 It all depends on circumstances and the feedback u get from the horse. Generally if she is feeling healthy and happy she would work in the school 3-4 times a week with a variety of work, some sessions on suppling and strengthening, others on learning movements. Then the rest of the week would be filled up with a bit of lunging, hacking round the yard, hand grazing stuff like that.
bethbutler 17 Dec 2010 I was wondering how often you work her and whether you are able to do hacking work with her also. She is obviously such a talent!
Neet 10 Nov 2010 Just catching up. What a lovely mare. Its nice to see it's not only my boy who expresses himself on the lunge. I could listern to Ferdi all day, he is so for the horse and I love how he and Michael discuss things.
equipod 1 Nov 2010 Isn't this mare why we love dressage! She makes your heart sing! How lovely it is to see her being brought on so tactfully. Reiner Klimke would be so proud of how the Eilbergs are bringing her on and allowing her natural talent and enthusiasm to shine. Just beautiful!! Thankyou.

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