📜 Piaffe with a Single Rein: The Steinbrecht-Inspired Warmblood Approach
In this video, Rupert from Long Ride Home demonstrates a 19th-century-inspired approach to Piaffe using a single rein long line over the back, ideal for warmbloods. Based on the methods of Gustav Steinbrecht, this technique incorporates groundwork, connection, and timing to support your horse in finding rhythm, elevation, and engagement.
Working with Lios, a warmblood pony who has known Rupert since birth, this demonstration shows how using two handlers, countdowns, and a combination of whip aids can lead to success in early Piaffe development. While Lios already knows the exercise, this walkthrough is a window into the system of about 30 simple steps that come together to create the magic.
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You'll learn how:
✔️ Single rein long-lining provides subtlety and stability
✔️ Countdown rhythm builds coordination and connection
✔️ Variations in whip technique (tail, gaskins, light touch) can develop cadence
✔️ Vaulting circles and backup refine alignment
✔️ Calming pressure vs. activating tickles signal stop vs. go clearly
This method helps avoid common warmblood challenges (like kicking out) and works with their natural rhythm and structure, not against it.
🕛 Timestamps for Piaffe with Warmbloods:
📌 0:00 – Intro: Why Single Rein Over the Back
📌 0:21 – Historical Context: Steinbrecht and the Warmblood
📌 0:46 – Tools of the Trade: Short Stick, Pfiff Stick, Swinging Whip
📌 1:35 – Meet Lios: Our Warmblood Demo Horse
📌 2:04 – The 30-Component System and Where to Learn More
📌 2:33 – Introducing the Exercise with Helper (Back Monkey/Front Monkey)
📌 3:16 – Countdown for Connection
📌 4:10 – Vault, Stop, Backup and Engage
📌 5:07 – Touch, Walk, Rhythm, Cadence
📌 6:10 – Tail and Gaskin Activation
📌 7:12 – Using Calming Pressure to Signal Stop
📌 7:50 – Wrapping Up & Where to Go Next
Whether you're training in-hand, long-lining, or refining your warmblood's movement, this classical-meets-practical approach brings results through connection, timing, and feel.
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Related Videos:
🔹 Starting Piaffe with Pluvinel: [https://youtu.be/PluvinelVideoLink]
🔹 The La Guérinière Piaffe Method: [https://youtu.be/LagueriniereVideoLink]
🔹 Little Besa: How Shamanism Works: https://youtu.be/O6pl6Nxsv7Q
💬 What warmblood training techniques have worked for you? Let us know in the comments!
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