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Karl Mikolka encouraging Rascal to use his hocks in piaffe Karl Mikolka Dressage Clinic at Pony Tracks Ranch - Feb. 21-22, 2007 Dorothy had the privilege to ride with Karl Mikolka, former Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School and Olympic Coach, for three days. During that time, she worked on beginning piaffe, exercises to encourage suppleness and throughness, counter canter, flying changes, and beginning tempis. As always, precision and geometric figures provided a foundation for all the exercises. Jiji, as well as hosting the clinic, worked with Karl with her young stallion Hewl. It was a wonderufl, exciting and exhausting learning experience from a true master of dressage. Wow! Dorothy and Rascal working on the piaffe: Canter and flying changes: Shoulder-in on the quarter line and on the circle: Jiji and Karl working with her stallion Hewl: Thanks to Jiji and Alixa for videotaping and taking photos! Glenwood Equestrian Center 1751 Glenwood Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831.438.8432         Ecology Action        Member The Bay Area Equestrian Network                 Materials Exchange