Laura Bechtolsheimer and her Grand Prix Horses

This is a privileged insight into Laura's training at home with two Grand Prix horses, Mistral Hojris and Andretti H. Working with her father and trainer Dr.B, we also watch as Laura creates her new Kür and we enjoy the finished item. She rides it for the first time at the Hickstead Dressage Masters '09. The youngest rider to win the National Championships and to represent Great Britain in dressage, Laura made her Olympic debut in 2008. In 2009 she won team and individual medals at the European Championships. Introduction: Horse Hero's Fiona Price sets the scene at the Bechtolsheimers' fabulous yard. Working Andretti with Dr. B: Dr. Bechtolsheimer works with Laura and Andy (Andretti) on steying happy, athletic and precise between competitions. Andy is tricky in the contact so Laura works on softness in the basic and advanced moves, without putting him under pressure. -Making Laura's new Kür: Laura enlists the help of dressage music expert Cees Slings to make a new Kür for Mistral Hojris (Alf), who is not keen on music! They work on the choreography on computer and then work under saddle in preparation for composing the music. Premiere of the new Kür!: Laura premieres her new Kür at the Hickstead Dressage Masters '09. We interview Laura, talk to trainer Klaus Balkenhol, watch the warm up (Laura works alongside Edward Gal and Totilas) and see Laura's test. How to fit a double bridle: Grand Prix dressage rider Carl Cuypers provides a super-clear explanation of this tricky art. Douglas Dorsey, the horse that put Laura Bechtolsheimer on the map, is the perfect model. How to hold a double bridle: Laura demonstrates how to hold double reins on Alf. She talks about the need for gradual familiarisation and offers advice on improving rein control.