The System - Understanding The Neck is a video demonstration of the training of dressage horses using the most humane and bio-mechanically correct system possible. Cathy Morelli believes that it is not necessary to use spurs and double bridles and other mechanical devices.

You might say that The System is somewhat of a return to a more classical approach wherein the training is accomplished with the poll being the highest point.

Cathy maintains that for a horse to perform properly at the Grand Prix level, the horse has to have developed powerful muscles, especially the hindquarters.

"Unfortunately we see horses with over bent necks. The results are rigid back muscles and a blockage of the rear legs. Instead of gaining greater expression the horses movements are restrained. The horses gaits are worn down, rather then improved." Dr. Reiner Klimke in his book Klimke on Dressage, Pg.13 1992 Half Halt Press, Inc.

Cathy maintains that for a horse to perform properly at the Grand Prix level, the horse has to have developed powerful muscles, especially the hindquarters.