The 6 year old home-bred Kristjan is preparing for his second Medium test in a few days time. Laura starts by working on softness and suppleness. Kristjan has good rhythm and balance but he can be a little wooden in the neck and mouth. Laura bends and collects him and maintains a dialogue through the contact. She works on transitions using her seat and a very light hand. "It's essential to maintain the same tempo when moving in and out of the lateral work", says Laura, who shows shoulder-in and baby half pass. Laura then works on different lines from the test. "With a young horse, it's important to prepare them, not surprise them!"
