Maria and Ferdi Eilberg work on building Rockstar's trot

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  • Posted: 06/05/2010
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Rockstar is an 8 year old stallion aimed at Prix St Georges with GB team rider Maria Eilberg. Father and trainer Ferdi helps Maria increase the expression in Rocco's trot and make a start towards passage. "It's about building the hind leg to do a bit more and transform energy into cadence," he says. Ferdi explains that if Rocco can hold himself behind, then he can hold his neck as well and Maria can let go. "This is a grown up trot". Once energy and balance is created, Maria puts it to good use. "Timing is everything", says Ferdi. "You need to put the horse in the place where he can say no problem and let the music play! (Feb '10)

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TinkerBell 16 May 2010 Thank you very much Maria!
Maria Eilberg 16 May 2010 Hi TinkerBell, when Dad says to bring Rockstar up and suck his hindquarters underneath him, I would give him a little half halt upwards so that his poll stays high and his nose stays out. It's very important that when you do give a half halt upwards you bring your hands back down again afterwards.
TinkerBell 13 May 2010 Great video! But I have a question which more experienced riders will probably find it very silly - when Maria's father says to bring Rockstar up and suck his hindquarters underneath, what physically will one will do to achieve this? Or when Laura asks Claire to get her "Beast" more out and longer in front, what does the rider has to do to achieve this?
Flossie 11 May 2010 Just wonderful to watch. Thanks.
Phelpsie's Boys 11 May 2010 Really fascinating, brings it all home how great riding, like great comedy, is all about the timing! Rockstar is looking amazing, has he grown? He looks huge and so powerful! Thanks for sharing your training sessions' it's much appreciated!

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