Father and son team Mike and Ferdi Eilberg train the World Champion 5 year old mare Woodlander Farouche. "The work is aimed at preparing Farouche for the standard required for the 6 year old Championships, without interferring with her natural movement and flair", says Ferdi. To improve her lateral work, Mike creates more expression in the trot, as the effort of crossing the hind legs takes up some impulsion. Ferdi says, "if the bend is available, start putting some sideways to it". Mike and Ferdi discuss and adapt their training to find ways of increasing Farouche's understanding and the mare's willingness to learn is a joy to watch!
