Horse Ballet: Gu Bing and "Lucky" strike gold

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It can be hard enough for an athlete to control his own emotions and actions when competing at the highest level. But when you add the unknown factor of an animal into the equation, the outcome can become exponentially harder to predict. Sports Scene's Jonas Gilbart takes a look at a special team at the National Games, which has managed to eliminate a lot of the guesswork through dedication and countless hours of preparation.

Dressage is nicknamed the "Horse Ballet" and lately, Gu Bing and his horse Lucky have been in perfect rhythm. The pair has emerged as a dominant force on the national scene, and have already won a gold in the team competition at the 2009 national games.