Monika Köster - Work It Gentle - Horsetraining

01/09/2026

Tuesdaymotivation 😁 Solero loves attention and doing things together, sometimes he is a bit too “on top of me” so I need to tell him to keep some distance. Though he is never aggressive, personal space sometimes is optional he thinks. And for safety reasons, this is not negotiable. But he is adorable, don’t you think?! 🥰

31/08/2026

Falta uma semana para o Mundial de Eq. de Trabalho. Conheça a equipa em https://www.equitacao.com/noticias/6073/15/portugal-no-mundial-de-equitacao-de-trabalho/

31/08/2026

Pit stop at the green patch on the way to the field. 😁

30/08/2026

Fig season 😁 Q is confused why he should now pick his figs instead of me plucking it and giving it to him 😂

28/08/2026

In the first phase of riding a young horse it is crucial that it can use the head and neck as a balancing device. With more good training, balance and strength will improve and the head - neck position will change. Not by forcing it into a position but by helping the horse develop the right muscles and strength over time.

20/08/2026

After having a bit of help from the ground a couple of times, I tried the trot completely alone. And see, it is working really nicely, still needs more routine and balance, but steering and stop are functioning 😁 After having his teeth done two weeks ago, he now just carries the snaffle bit in his mouth to get used to it, but he is not bothered at all. So hopefully in a couple of weeks we can do our first little hack together ☺️

19/07/2026

Lately I posted a lot about Solero, but what about Q? Well, he is still my favourite and we work regularly. But his favourite part is hacking out and enjoying the countryside. 😍

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

Training new things from the ground 😁

30/06/2026

Yesterday I asked the trot for the first time sitting in the saddle. Watch with sound 🤭❤️ Longer video on my YouTube channel. Link in the comments