Carl Hester: "There is still a lot of pressure!" | Rider in Focus

Carl Hester was absolutely one of the crowd’s favorites at the London International Horse Show 2019 and Hester wanted to prove himself and his up-and-coming star Hawtins Delicato. Vying for the medal at the 6th leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ leg alongside Charlotte Dujardin, the competition was fierce - but the excitement unparalleled!
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[@karonroden9862]

you are an absolute hero to most riders. what you have done for the training of horses across the board and the general day to day maintenance of them is fantastic. ive seen you ride loads of times and been to your yard 3 times. you are a genius and an inspiration. long may you reign. :)

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Karon Roden you are a crazy witch! Anyone who treats a horse like this, bit, head curved down to chest, head gear strapped around horse’s muzzle. POOR HORSE!

[@SusannMarieDye]

Beautiful ride. I love Charlotte, but yes beat her. You both are wonderful to watch. Delicato is a lovely horse. I think you could win an individual gold on him. Admittedly I am fan devoted fan of you both, but because I am your age please go ahead and beat her.

[@JG-mt3rp]

"I won't be able to go in and just have a tootle around." 😅 He's the best. So funny and down to earth

[@francischoo1812]

Wish to meet Carl in person.

[@josie8717]

Francis Choo saaaaammmeee :D he is sich a good equestrian! But I’d like to see Charlotte Dujardin even more! ❤️

[@francischoo1812]

@@ladyj6278 Dun let Brandon bait you into an argument. There will always be nasty people like him making accusation because he needs attention.

[@rohansrider]

@@James-zk4en Do you know, on You Tube I have read so many nasty comments over the years about the abuse of horses at top level dressage. My opinion is as follows: The only contributors who have a right to comment are those who have first-hand evidence and have the equestrian knowledge to be able to differentiate between a trained horse working hard or an unhappy horse being obviously hurt. I and I guess others will be willing to listen when the examples have given are there for all to see. I am not naive, cruelty does exist within the horse world in all disciplines. Can't speak for the present era, but back in the day the methods used to train show jumpers were diabolical: electric shocks, blisters on hedgehogs skins and ironmongery in the horses' mouths that were akin to the instruments of torture. One very famous SJ yard who must remain anonymous was investigated by the RSPCA using undercover film but it was hushed up by the BSJA at the time as the revelation would have destroyed the sport. Even at the HOYS in the sixties, I witnessed first hand Raimondo D'Inzeo kick his horse The Rock in the stomach because he failed to secure a clear round. Nobody admonished him - now he would be vilified. Horse welfare is of the highest standard as any whiff of cruelty would not be tolerated by Joe public. So I ask you, before you libel Carl, or indeed any other rider where is your evidence?

[@emilieguillon-equitation421]

His flying changes are super 😄😄

[@louisecassidy5991]

Oh my! What a sweet horse, I don't watch a lot of dressage, this just popped up.

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Louise Cassidy This is horse abuse. Just so you know.

[@Julia-mi2ij]

Carl Hester is a wonderful rider to watch, love how he takes care of the horses.

[@shanereilly9216]

He is such a great person to have in the sport !

[@shawnaweesner3759]

This is horse abuse!

[@joonsingh-rehani2460]

no it's not . if you knew anything about carl and Charlotte you know that the well fair of their horse is the most important thing to them

[@brianavintila4709]

😑 r u crazy

[@brianavintila4709]

Abuse? How 😐