After lunging Rochelle, four year old daughter of Rockstar (in another video), Mike is ready to ride. There are three things he likes to be in control of with young horses, namely speed, direction and outline. Rochelle is a dominant mare and Mike is tactful in the way he asks her to do things, choosing his moments carefully. In reacting to her mistakes he says, "responding correctly when a youngster makes a mistake is vital to creating a positive experience and avoiding a set-back". Rochelle is co-operative and works calmly in this training session, but Mike also explains how he uses her excess energy when she is in a different mood!
