Der Pferdepodcast · Jenny und Chris Berdrow

#432 Lautstärke und Lektionen: Dieser Trick hilft bei Pirouetten

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Raimund Wille warned that frequent pirouette practice can 'make the horse kaputt,' highlighting a strict time limit for this demanding lesson.

The episode begins with Jenny introducing her guest and setting the scene at a course weekend with trainer Raimund Wille. She describes how Raimund screamed at her during a lesson, questioning her inability to perform a maneuver, which she found unhelpful. Jenny explains that she understands the technique for pirouettes theoretically, listing specific body movements like rotating the right shoulder forward and keeping the left leg engaged, but struggles in practice due to issues like her hand acting independently. She notes that right-turn pirouettes are easy for her, but left-turns are difficult because she twists her body and doesn't sit in the direction of movement. Raimund Wille warned that practicing pirouettes too frequently can damage the horse, emphasizing the need for defined time limits and breaks. Jenny discusses practicing pirouettes in walk, mentioning her problems with left-turn short pirouettes in dressage tests, where she sometimes scores as low as a 4. She plans to practice more in walk before attempting gallop pirouettes again. The conversation shifts to practical tips, such as turning a circle into a square or using corners to practice short turns, which trainers have recommended. Jenny confirms this method was discussed during the course. The episode includes a humorous aside about Ritter Sport chocolate and a promo for exclusive content on Steady, where a secret episode reveals upcoming changes in the horse podcast world. It ends with casual banter about recording schedules and holiday plans.

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