The 9 year old Woodlander Dornroeschen (Rosie) began dressage after having her famous 5 year old world champion daughter Farouche. Rosie is excitable by nature, so teaching her piaffe under saddle has been challenging for Mike. Working Rosie in hand with father and trainer Ferdi, she is now learning the greater collection required in a controlled place. Mike says, "it's about having enough enthusiasm for the work without putting Rosie under too much pressure". Ferdi adds, "Rosie understands it in her mind now but her body has to be strong enough to cope with it." Clarity and strength must ultimately lead to self-motivation in the steps.
