Step 1: For Klaus the most important ability is to recognize the horse's real nature. In general he sees the First encounter as an extremely important moment -- it is the moment where he can bring the horse back to its real nature and its true character.

Step 2: It is never possible for Klaus to go against the horse -- he needs its cooperation to work together with him. Only the horse itself can carry through the change, so from the very start Klaus is acting as its supporter.

Step 3: According to Klaus' point of view it is only possible to transmit the inner energetic processes to the horse through an optimal body-awareness. The basics of this issue are explained in his book "Dancing With Horses" and in the DVD Learning Box (in preparation).

Step 4: Furthermore it is important by the first encounter that the horse is immediately taken to its 'wound points' and to the zones of approaching its problems. This is a part of the foundation of Klaus' work. Step

Step 5: Klaus' way of leading the horse is based on natural authenticity. Also this is an important foundation of his togetherness with horses. In his courses Klaus always addresses especially this issue.

Step 6: After their first encounter with Klaus horses are extremely open and cooperative -- that means a big responsibility for the humans, because they are so vulnerable.