Chinese event rider Alex Hua Tian, made his Olympic debut in Beijing, age 18. Working at home with Irish Fiddle (who has recently returned from a year off) Alex explains he's naturally a lazy horse who is long in the back and stiff. As a result, Fiddle finds it difficult to engage on the flat and is not keen on his dressage, though he is a superb jumper. Alex says it's better to find an exercise that which will achieve collection, engagement and softness than get into conflict. So he begins with a line of poles set at one stride and progresses to poles on a circle. Alex finishes with raised poles on a circle, while Fiddle is soft and happy in his work!