In summer 2008 we prepared Massimo for his first riding experiences: we touched him at his body and we put the first weight on his back - but there was no fear to loose, on another day we put on the saddle for first time - again he was happy. He behaved as if he would know all this. 

A few days later Crystal tried to get on him first time, and she waited for a jump or something like that, but nothing happened.  

During the next weeks we trained him with Crystal riding, with a bitless bridle. Only the first time with a bit he was so concentrated on this bit that he couldn't even go in the first moment ;-) But then he learned this as well.  

We are really sorry that Crystal had to turn back to England. That's the reason we stopped his training. There have only been a few children visiting us who we let riding on him and he always behaved perfectly.  

Thanks Crystal, you did a good job!

More photos, with Crystal riding on him: here.