All pictures are from digital videos by Elma Garcia

ITU, BRAZIL - AUGUST 1999 - PHOTO ALBUM THE GRAND PRIX HORSES

TALENTO           10 year - old Brazilian Stallion           Sired by ALADIN, Westfalian           Out of PALESTRA  BH Talento is presented at the beginning piaffe ridden by Catherine Henriquet. Notice the lightness, he is held by the weight of the reins.

ALLYANCE           10 year-old Russian Holsteiner Gelding           Sired by ALBION out of LAWROWKA Allyance has been trained for Grand Prix by Catherine Henriquet who rides him here in shoulder in going into the corner.

Allyance's piaffe has matured since Catherine Henriquet presented him in the 1996 video "Gymnase et Dressage"  that complements Michel Henriquet's book. Just before the corner, Allyance performs at Catherine's demand a few steps of correct piaffe without the use of force. His ears are well forward. He enjoys his work.

Talento's extension is spectacular. It surged out of a perfect collection and the tempo remains regular. The reins are taught without any pulling. Catherine's driving aids remain present while they are passive.

All pictures are from digital videos by Elma Garcia

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