Germain is a serious rider, a veterinarian and animal behavior consultant. Sometimes I’m a little alarmed by his methods. But there is no doubt he has done an amazing job training Jim, his OTTB (off-the-track Thoroughbred), in dressage and pleasure. He uses a Dr. Cook bitless bridle, as do I with Shady.

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Here he is on a cool early spring day, with Jim.

Germain and Jim stretching.

Groundwork.

Eh, bon.