It was the last in a series of four clinics organized for young talents from Balkan countries the one that has just ended in Trakiets. Jean Maurice Bonneau, again, invested hours on flat work and small exercises to analyze control details, and it has been key for the entire group.
The opening day has also seen a very special guest: WEG-bronze team medal winner Laura Klaphake. She spent a day explaining the young Riders how she was planning her season, how she organized the training with different horses and she stressed out the fact riding at high level and studying is feasible! In fact, she is also very much involved in University to finish her Master degree.
She even played role model on a horse during Jean-Maurice´s sport training, to underline the importance of dressage work for control during the entire course.
The clinic finished on Wednesday with all participants jumping a course set by Teodor Sheytanov. Brilliant results demonstrating how much they have learned during the year.
As an inspiration for the future Irina Nikolova (BUL), Joanna Clarke (ROU) and Manu Krzic (SER) have been invited to YRA five years celebration show in Holstein Verbant with all Young Riders Family, Laura included.
"Indeed, a three day of powerful experiences for these young talents and no doubt Laura has a new Fan-Club in the Balkan countries!" stated Sven Holmberg as sport manager.