He's learned to go in an economical fashion. For green horses, elementary work is crucial. That part is the hardest because you want to literally hold them up. But she stresses the importance of using circles, serpentines and poles early on to teach the horse to find its own balance and regulate its own pace. I do a lot of imaginary courses, using poles on the ground.
People get so wound up over the jumping.
I rode a horse that had never jumped a course until he arrived at the showgrounds. He knew how to go in a straight line and how to go forward off my leg. But stabilization is honestly what makes a great horse.