Dances With Wolves is seven and beginning his advanced work. At over 18 hands, he's a giant! He is also a powerful mover and very bright. Olympic team rider, Jane Gregory, says that teaching him pirouette steps will help to control the enormous power of the canter. His 'sitting ability' is good, so after checking this on a circle, Jane moves into a working pirouette on the diagonal. With canter changes, she only asks for these on a serpentine or from counter canter, to avoid any anticipation. Jane says it's important to balance the pressure of movements with the basics in training at this stage, in order to maintain the horse's relaxation.