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0:00:25 > 0:00:29- I'm David Oliver, and in this series - of Ceffylau Cymru...
0:00:30 > 0:00:35- ..I have the pleasure once again - of delving into the world of horses.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- What I enjoy most about horses - is preparing them for shows.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- Tending them, - trimming them and so on.
0:00:43 > 0:00:44- Feeding them.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- It helps to form a connection - with the horses...
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- ..so when you take them to a show, - they're at their best.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- Joining me this time...
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- ..is former under saddle champion - Nia Marshalsay-Thomas.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- She's a regular competitor - at the Horse Of The Year Show...
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- ..but in this series, she'll face - some new challenges in the saddle.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- I've always been around horses.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- I can't imagine life - without a horse.
0:01:13 > 0:01:14- I love everything about them.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- The noise, the smell, - the way they move.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- I could watch them all day.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- I can't imagine being without them.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- We'll ride at a canter...
0:01:25 > 0:01:30- ..from distant Australia - to fields closer to home.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- There are lots of legends - in the world of horses.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- In this programme, - we look at a specific way of riding.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- It calls for strength, - skill and concentration.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- It's considered an exploit - and sometimes an art.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- The focus is on dressage.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- Welcome to Ceffylau Cymru.
0:01:49 > 0:01:54- In this programme, we focus - on the Welsh BYRDS dressage team...
0:01:55 > 0:02:00- ..and follow three keen competitors - from the training arenas...
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- ..to the British U25 championships - at Sheepgate in England.
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- Following the Olympic success - of Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro...
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- ..dressage - is riding the zeitgeist...
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- ..and the Welsh team - is truly inspired.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- We're in a magnificent spot today.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- Penrhyd Dressage - in the Conwy Valley.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- Our competitors come here - for specialist training...
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- ..as they prepare - for the championships.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- Get ready for a half pirouette - to the left, volte right...
0:02:37 > 0:02:38- ..and a piaffe or two.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- How did you become involved - in dressage? Where did you start?
0:02:46 > 0:02:51- I started doing dressage - with my children, really.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- I had done a little, but in Wales - years ago, there was no dressage.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- Dressage was just starting in Wales - about 20 years ago.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- So, when I was young, - there was none.
0:03:02 > 0:03:03- I tried to compete...
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- ..but I wasn't good, really, at all!
0:03:07 > 0:03:08- But I enjoyed it.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- You can never say - you're really good at dressage.
0:03:13 > 0:03:14- It goes on and on and on.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- There's always something to learn.
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- BYRDS stands for the British - Young Riders Dressage Scheme.
0:03:22 > 0:03:28- Sioned has arranged a session - with dressage coach Lucy Cartwright.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- Lucy used to work for Carl Hester...
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- ..winner of many - Olympic dressage medals.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- In general terms, what is dressage?
0:03:38 > 0:03:40- Dressage is training.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- I think the word dressage...
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- ..comes from - the French word "dresser"...
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- ..which means "to train".
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- Yes, we like to compete, - but it's all about learning.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- Teaching the horse, - teaching the rider.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- Trying to get the horse - to work as best as you can.
0:04:01 > 0:04:02- Is dressage difficult?
0:04:02 > 0:04:03- Is dressage difficult?- - Yes.
0:04:03 > 0:04:04- Yes.
0:04:05 > 0:04:06- I'm not very good at it.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- It takes hours, hours and hours, - and you have to be fit.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- A lot of it - is to do with core strength.
0:04:15 > 0:04:20- These young people are all athletes, - and the horses are athletes too.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- I'm sure that they're training - six days in every seven.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- What kind of horses - are suitable for dressage?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- Any horse can do dressage.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36- Some can do it better than others.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Here in Wales, most of the children - have Welsh horses.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- Megan Roberts, Sioned's daughter...
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- ..makes the most of the session - with coach Lucy.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- She has competed for Wales - and Britain in the past.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- She currently lives and works...
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- ..at the five-star DL Dressage - training stables in England...
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- ..which is where I met her.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- How long have you been - doing dressage?
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- I started doing dressage - when I was eight, I think...
0:05:19 > 0:05:21- ..when I got a small Dartmoor pony.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- He jumped and went to shows...
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- ..but I wasn't brave enough - to carry on with that!
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Is that why you opted for dressage?
0:05:31 > 0:05:32- Yes, I think so...
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- ..and I liked the fact - that you could develop.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- There was a lot of detail - and it was a challenge for me.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- The championships at Sheepgate - aren't far away.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- You're competing - with the Welsh team.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50- Have you been preparing?
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- Yes, Sheepgate is among my favourite - competitions of the year.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- It takes place over a week.
0:05:59 > 0:06:04- You get to see all your friends - from Scotland, Ireland and so on.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- It's a lot of fun.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- Do you go up as one big group?
0:06:09 > 0:06:10- Do you go up as one big group?- - Yes.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- We're the underdogs, to be honest.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- But I think - everyone underestimates...
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- ..how much heart we have - and how much we really want to win.
0:06:23 > 0:06:24- I'm sure that you have fun too.
0:06:24 > 0:06:25- I'm sure that you have fun too.- - Yes.
0:06:26 > 0:06:27- Everyone...
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- Some are seven years old, I think...
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- ..ranging up to twenty.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Everyone gets on great.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- There are a lot of us now.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- When I started, - at the age of eight...
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- ..there were only ten members - in Wales.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51- But now, I think - that has gone up to almost 200.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- Gosh! It has grown quite a bit.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- Your mother's going to be there - leading the team.
0:06:58 > 0:06:59- How do you get on?
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- My mother is like my best friend.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06- She rides as well...
0:07:06 > 0:07:11- ..so she can share views - about a lot of things.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- She understands what's going on.
0:07:15 > 0:07:16- But it's hard...
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- ..when she has to lead - and help other people.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- Instead of concentrating on you!
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- When I look for a horse, I look - at the shape and conformation.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- But for dressage, - you're looking for something else.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- It doesn't matter - if the horse is ugly.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- It's all about the gait.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- The horse must be correct - in terms of legs, feet and so on.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- If it's not, it'll go lame, - and I'm sure that's true for you.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- The horse's gait and its nature - are most important.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- These are the scales of training.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- During a test, - this is what the judge looks for.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- When we train a horse or a rider, - this is the foundation...
0:08:10 > 0:08:10- The bible, in a way.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- The bible, in a way.- - Yes, the bible.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- It's very technical, isn't it?
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- It's very technical, isn't it?- - Yes.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- Next, it's Ella Preston's turn...
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- ..to benefit from Lucy's expertise - in the boot camp.
0:08:23 > 0:08:29- It's Ella's first time at Sheepgate, - competing at the preliminary level.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- She's able to train at home as well, - with her family's full support.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- Here are her parents, Jan and Adam, - and her sister, Anna.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- How did you become interested - in horses?
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- Mam and Dad always had horses - for us to ride.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- Anna rode as well, - so if I didn't, I'd feel...
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- ..the odd one out in the family.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- When did you start with dressage?
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- I started - to take dressage seriously...
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- ..when I got my horse, Jack, - two and a half years ago.
0:09:10 > 0:09:15- With the help of Sian, my coach, - I've come a long way since then.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- There's a major competition - coming up at Sheepgate.
0:09:19 > 0:09:20- Are you looking forward to it?
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- Are you looking forward to it?- - I really am, but I'm nervous too.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- I've never competed - over such a long period.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- But I'm hoping for the best.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- So, Ella, this is Jack.
0:09:37 > 0:09:38- Yes.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- What kind of a nature does he have?
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- He's very quiet - in the stable like this.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47- He does seem docile.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- But once you ride him, - he's got a spark.
0:09:53 > 0:09:54- You need that in a horse.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- You need that in a horse.- - Yes, he's lovely.
0:09:56 > 0:10:01- If he's got that spark, - he clearly enjoys what he's doing.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- Yes, he does really enjoy it, - and he always tries his best.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- I'm sure Jack - has more boots than you!
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- This is an example - of a dressage test.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- I'll try to help, - but it looks complicated.
0:10:24 > 0:10:25- If I can follow them...
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- ..I'll try to call them out - as you go round, OK?
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- Don't shout at me - if I get it wrong.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- The first move is a serpentine.
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- It's like a snake shape, - almost like a figure of eight.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- She'll do it at a trot - on either side.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- She's maintaining a rhythm.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- She moves to a medium trot.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- The horse has to keep the rhythm - but pick its legs up higher.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- The change from working trot - to medium trot must be smooth.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- Fair play, she's doing very well.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- Well, Ella, I think I did - a fairly good job of calling out.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- How was the exercise - for you and Jack?
0:11:18 > 0:11:19- It went well.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- He was supple by the end, - so I'm happy with it.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- Are you ready - for the big competition?
0:11:26 > 0:11:27- I hope so.
0:11:27 > 0:11:28- I hope so.- - Fingers crossed.
0:11:28 > 0:11:29- Good luck.
0:11:29 > 0:11:30- Good luck.- - Thank you.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36- BYRDS Cymru holds training sessions - in the Conwy Valley and Ammanford.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- They're ideal training venues - for riders of all levels...
0:11:42 > 0:11:47- ..from novices to FEI, the - Federation Equestre Internationale.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- It's a chance to relax - and to bond as a team...
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- ..before the major competitions - on the horizon.
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0:12:09 > 0:12:14- The British Under 25 Championships - at Sheepgate, Lincolnshire...
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- ..is one of the highlights - of the dressage calendar...
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- ..for young British riders.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- Sioned is leading - a strong team from Wales.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- The atmosphere in the camp - before the competition is electric.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30- How big is the team?
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- How big is the team?- - There are 32 riders.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- But they bring everyone with them.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38- They don't just come alone!
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- Mam, Dad, Nain, Taid, the dog.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- The woman next door, everybody!
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- So, there's a lot of us!
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- Everyone's having fun, - but there's a serious element.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- Yes, because so much work - has gone into it, and it's so far.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- One group from Pembrokeshire - took nine hours to get here.
0:13:00 > 0:13:05- So, it's far, and it's taken hours - and hours of training to get here.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- During the week, - riders compete individually...
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- ..and in teams - of up to four riders.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- Megan enjoys individual success.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- Second place at the top FEI level - is quite a feat.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- Our third competitor - is Cerys Richards.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- Before coming to Sheepgate, - I met her and her mother, Pat...
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- ..near Llancarfan - in the Vale of Glamorgan.
0:13:46 > 0:13:50- Cerys's situation is unlike - many of her contemporaries.
0:13:50 > 0:13:54- She must borrow a horse - and somewhere to train.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- But she's a determined - and competitive person.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- It's her second time at Sheepgate, - having finished fifth last year.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- What do you enjoy about dressage?
0:14:05 > 0:14:11- I like being able to move the horse - wherever I want it to go.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- You must have an understanding - with the horse.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- You need to know - what the horse is going to do...
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- ..and the horse needs to know - what you want it to do.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- I like being able to control - the horse and perform moves.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- Where did her interest - in horses come from?
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- I'm not sure, - but there was no direct influence.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- We went on holiday - to my sister's place in Yorkshire.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- One of her friends suggested - that we take Cerys to see her horse.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49- From then on, she was asking - for lessons and for a horse.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51- All I got was nag, nag, nag.
0:14:51 > 0:14:56- Have you had to buy - a lot of riding equipment?
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- To be honest, - I try to do it on a budget.
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- There's only me and Cerys, - so money's tight.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- We borrow a lot of stuff.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- We borrow the horse, - and either borrow or hire transport.
0:15:13 > 0:15:19- To be honest, all I've had to buy - is the riding gear she wears.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- The boots, the helmet, - things like that.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- We do rely a lot - on the kindness of others...
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- ..but it works two ways, - for us, at least.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35- Have you forged - a good understanding with Tali?
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- At the moment, it's fine.
0:15:39 > 0:15:44- But I'd like to forge - an even stronger understanding.
0:15:44 > 0:15:49- It takes some six to eight months...
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- ..to forge a very strong bond - with a horse.
0:15:54 > 0:15:55- You're working on it.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- You're working on it.- - I'm working on it slowly.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- Is it difficult - to change from horse to horse?
0:16:01 > 0:16:02- Does it take time?
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- Does it take time?- - It is difficult.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- Different factors - work for different horses.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14- So, if she's afraid - of flags or something...
0:16:14 > 0:16:18- ..we need to work on it - and trust one another...
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- ..in order to get over the problem.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- As well as the competitive spirit - at Sheepgate...
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- ..there's also time to socialize, - have fun and build team spirit.
0:16:36 > 0:16:41- This team can clearly have fun - both inside and outside the ring.
0:16:56 > 0:17:02- We've seen Megan, Ella and Cerys - training hard and enthusiastically.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- We're now at the British - U25 dressage championships.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- The Welsh team has been successful - at Sheepgate in the past.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- With lucky horseshoes to hand, - we wish them all the best.
0:17:21 > 0:17:27- I came to help you prepare Tali, - but this isn't Tali, Cerys.
0:17:27 > 0:17:28- What's happened?
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- What's happened?- - Tali has injured her leg.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- She can't compete...
0:17:33 > 0:17:38- ..so Katie has turned around - and offered to lend me Amber.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40- So, that's who we have here? Amber?
0:17:40 > 0:17:41- So, that's who we have here? Amber?- - Amber.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- It's so kind of Katie.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- Have you ridden Amber before?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- Have you ridden Amber before?- - For 20 minutes yesterday.
0:17:50 > 0:17:51- Yesterday was the first time?
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- Yesterday was the first time?- - Yes, that's right.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- How do you feel - going into the competition?
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- I'm a little bit nervous because - I haven't really ridden her before.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- But she's a lovely horse, - so I think it'll be alright.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- Poor Cerys was in floods of tears.
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- She was so upset, - after all the preparations...
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- ..and the five and a half hour trip - to get here and all.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- Yes, we were disappointed...
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- ..but we're so lucky - that the team pulled together...
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- ..and that Cerys - is able to take part.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- She's getting her chance.
0:18:31 > 0:18:37- Just from being here, - the team spirit is very evident.
0:18:38 > 0:18:39- Yes, definitely.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- Everyone helps each other - and supports each other.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- It's a wonderful feeling.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- How do you feel - before going down there?
0:18:50 > 0:18:51- Focused.
0:18:51 > 0:18:52- Focused.- - Focused!
0:18:53 > 0:18:54- Game face!
0:18:54 > 0:18:55- In the zone.
0:18:55 > 0:18:56- Fair play.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- At all levels, - the competitors must conform...
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- ..with the pattern of moves - set out before the competition.
0:19:10 > 0:19:12- The riders must memorize them...
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- ..and they will vary - according to the level.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- The judges award scores...
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- ..based on how successfully - the technical moves are completed.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- Cerys competes on behalf of the team - on her borrowed horse.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- Performing dressage - on a strange horse...
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- ..is a challenge for any competitor.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- But Cerys looks very confident - on Amber.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- What was the score - in that last test?
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- I got 67.74%, and that's good.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53- So, you're happy with that?
0:19:53 > 0:19:55- So, you're happy with that?- - Very, very happy, yes.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- Have you enjoyed competing on Amber?
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- Yes, it's been a great experience.
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- Are you looking forward - to coming back next year?
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- Yes, and I hope Tali - will be alright by next year.
0:20:14 > 0:20:19- Next into the ring is Megan, - competing on behalf of the team.
0:20:26 > 0:20:30- I enjoyed today, - and I got second in the individual.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- Unfortunately, the team event - didn't go great for me.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37- I made lots of mistakes.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- Dreamy was tired and fed up, - and it was hot.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- It didn't go well.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- But my teammates did really well.
0:20:46 > 0:20:52- Hopefully, that'll raise our score - and help us do well overall.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- Dreamy's now going to have - a well-deserved holiday.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- We're going home tomorrow morning.
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- She's having a holiday - for about five days, and so am I.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- You both deserve a holiday.
0:21:05 > 0:21:06- You both deserve a holiday.- - Yes, I think we do.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- Ella is the last of her team - into the ring.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- She's competing - at the preliminary level.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- With her father, Adam, - calling the directions...
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- ..she and her horse, Jack, are about - to face an unexpected challenge.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- C, circle left, 20 metre diameter.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- Ella, we've just been watching you.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- Halfway through your test, - the skies opened.
0:21:42 > 0:21:43- Did that affect Jack at all?
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- Did that affect Jack at all?- - It affected him a bit.
0:21:45 > 0:21:50- But he was a good boy, - he stayed relaxed and we carried on.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- I knew Jack and Ella would cope.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57- They're used to rain in Dolgellau.
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- I was a bit worried - because it really was tipping down.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- I was afraid - it might affect the test.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- But I don't think - it made much difference, really.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- I felt for Adam, - having to stand out in the rain!
0:22:14 > 0:22:16- Apart from that, it all went OK.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- This was your first time - at Sheepgate.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- Did you enjoy it?
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- Did you enjoy it?- - I really enjoyed the experience.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- After the keen competing, - in difficult conditions at times...
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- ..BYRDS Cymru - enjoyed great success at Sheepgate.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- Megan's team came third - in the advanced medium level.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- After Ella's battle in the rain...
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- ..her team finished second - in the preliminary level...
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- ..and Cerys was delighted - with her novice level result...
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- ..after she had to ride - a strange horse.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57- All the training - and hard work paid off...
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- ..and Wales's team spirit - is stronger than ever.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04- It's great that we've done so well.
0:23:05 > 0:23:10- I hope it will attract more people - when they see what we can do.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12- BYRDS is great for the children.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- It gives them confidence, - they meet new people...
0:23:16 > 0:23:19- ..they can talk to people - all over the country.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24- The things they learn at BYRDS - will help them in any field.
0:23:28 > 0:23:32- What do the horses - and dressage mean to you?
0:23:32 > 0:23:33- I just love them.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36- Yes, it's a challenge.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- The horses just make me happy, - to be honest.
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