: For the first time, viewers see Siegfried’s experiences in Ypres, Belgium , where he served in the Army Veterinary Corps . The sight of River—who refuses to be saddled or ridden—triggers memories of the hundreds of thousands of horses that suffered and died during the "Great War".
While Siegfried battles his past, the present-day 1939 Darrowby is fraught with new pressures as looms. [S3E3] Surviving Siegfried
: Recognizing that River’s issues are psychological rather than physical, Siegfried uses unconventional, gentle methods to bond with and heal the horse, mirroring his own need for healing. Tensions at Skeldale House : For the first time, viewers see Siegfried’s
The title "Surviving Siegfried" refers to the difficult nature of living and working with the irascible Siegfried, particularly for his brother . However, the episode reveals that Siegfried himself is "surviving" the trauma of his service in World War I . : Recognizing that River’s issues are psychological rather