Top British junior show jumper Jessica Mendoza tailor makes the warm-up to get the best out the seven year old mare Saorsie, who starts off a little stiff on the flat and lazy over a fence. Jessica works on rhythm in the trot and varies the pace of the canter, before she starts to jump. Beginning with an upright, she alternates her approach by going deep and standing off. Jumping a short double also creates more energy in the canter and power off the ground. "The aim of the warm-up is to make Saorsie like a rubber ball", says Jessica. The work pays off and the pony looks very different jumping a course, which requires a strong pace!
