'YOU NEED TO SHIMMY DOWN Nesha's back, then crouch. When you have your balance, leap off with your arms out straight from either side keeping your legs together. Nesha will count to five then go into a dive and swoop under you. You should be able to guide yourself back into the saddle,' Daron explained.

Sian nodded, more than a little daunted by the mental image she had of the dive.

'HAVE YOU EVER DONE ANYTHING like this before?' Daron asked.

'Kind of.' ...