Thirteen year old rider Irisha, preparing for horse show, can not cope with her fear and her horse - take the barrier. Experienced coach Pavel Pavlovich goes to the trick to help the girl to find faith in itself, and in all blames the horse, promising to send it 'to retire.' Worrying about the fate of his faithful friend, Irisha asks coach to give them a last chance ... This fleeting story tells of the nature of the education, strength of spirit, true friendship and faith in their own strength.