 Episode One: the series begins in Brandon Manitoba and tracks Olympian Jonathan Asselin, veteran Tamai Philips and rookie Danielle Risler through various tune up classes which prepare them for the Kubota Cup Grand Prix at week s end. Asselin has a great week but disappointing class, Risler manages to survive the big track despite a week that rattles Oliver s (her horse) confidence while Philips delivers a top five finish and manages to keep Risler on an even keel, despite student/trainer tension.