This is a first lesson with a new student and a new horse to her. In the part 1, we discuss why we longe for balance.

In this second part, we discuss our body position and how to use the whip.

In this 3rd part, the horse tests the rider with some antics. This is clearly something that the horse has learned to do in the past and we discuss how the rider should react and how to help the horse change her balance to eliminate this reaction.

In the 4th part, we discuss how longeing for balance helps the horse learn to use the back. This is critical for a horse that is comfortable being ridden.