We took Brego and Strider out to ride and do exercises (with Brego's refitted saddle, which makes for a nice ride!!).  We went to the field above Carl's place, and practiced one-rein stopping and slowing.  We also worked on getting him to speed control and got him into his gait a bit.  I noticed how jerky he is, and kind of uncoordinated, and made a comment to Tim.  Tim said that it takes a while for the horse to learn to carry his rider, and perhaps Brego has not been given that kind of practice.   Tim gave suggestions to help keep him collected when in his gait, so he will even out and not be so jerky.  We'll work on that.  We also practiced going up and down the hill slowly.  Downhill, it was two steps forward, stop, then one step back, all the way down.  Tim explained later that we should teach him that pattern even on a flat surface, and everytime we experience something new or potentially scary (water, etc.) we should just go back to that pattern, to teach him not to bolt through it, or down the hill, but to go slowly and carefully.  It was good just to be out and working on these things in a safe, controlled environment, without other horses around.