Charlotte Dujardin & Valegro's World Record Breaking Freestyle | Olympia 2014 - Full Length

We throw it back to 2014 when Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro beat their own World Record in the Grand Prix Freestyle at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ at London Olympia. Dujardin and Valegro broke the old record with an outstanding score of 94.3% to stun the crowd at The London International Horse Show. What an unbelievable performance!
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[@amelieliegl4896]

And THAT is how to train your dragon 🥰

[@deboranakano7144]

That is exactly what I was thinking. That side of yourself that is wild and scary, but after you work at your dressage you realize it is very sweet.

[@allif445]

Hahaha love it

[@inconspicuous9397]

Immediately what I thought of

[@emersonjones7055]

Best comment

[@autumn_nights392]

I looooooove this

[@verakrijger9644]

Me showing this to my horse: "See, this is what I mean, no running around the arena"

[@Kimberly-zf1er]

My horse: literally runs around the arena like the devil has posed him instead😂

[@tabithaosman9230]

Same we can’t even do circles 🤪🤪🤪😆😆😆!!

[@anamnesiser]

Horse: "running is more fun!"

[@kiara6262]

I think this is and always will be the most perfect official ride ever

[@juliafahnemann5802]

Yes i think this too

[@taylorandlottie8916]

True but the judges ruined it there too strict

[@C.Woodford]

@@taylorandlottie8916 it's the dressage world cup of course they are going to be very strict they expect perfection

[@WoundedWarrior2012]

In my lifetime.❤

[@starscreamofvos]

So animal cruelty is perfect?

[@vtchang28]

Valegro looks so proud of himself at the end 😭😍

[@helenakove2]

And he so deserves to feel like that🥰🥰

[@ratherbfishing455]

Grateful to stop working

[@helenakove2]

@@ratherbfishing455 it's good that they let him retire and didn't use him till his last breath

[@DanishButterCookie]

@@helenakove2 Hes retired from showing, but hes still being ridden and exercised.

[@helenakove2]

@@DanishButterCookie I know but what I meant was that they aren't going to use his talent until his last breath unlike some with some horses

[@thomasmumw8435]

I've watched this and the Totilas world records....... Both are supreme performances, both beautiful and talented horses and riders..... The difference? Valegro Is totally relaxed and simply looks happy! The horses well being should always come first!

[@NoName-12bs]

Totilas sadly passed away. :(

[@cheesecakesmellsgood]

Valegro looks lazy in his movements, really calm horse. Totilas has natural jump to him. Valegro looks nice, but Toti is the true legend.

[@Eeee-xl4xb]

I think Valegro did better but toto will always be my favorite

[@cheesecakesmellsgood]

@@troncat3715 there is no dressage without the right neck. Totilas was just as happy before his rider swicthed. You can see it in the horses pace.

[@amberlaureen6910]

@@cheesecakesmellsgood you can achieve the right neck without rollkur with the right horse

[@Chestnutcow]

There’s a reason Charlotte is so successful. She carries a soft hand and communicates well with her horses. I see relaxed and fluid movements and horses that appear in perfect sync with their rider. I see too many riders with a “one direction ticket” shooting off cues to their mount with no real connection. It ends up looking tense and robotic. Charlotte and Valero look like liquid.

[@Robin-Cale17]

@Chestnutcow, Well said! You won't ever see her or Carl Hester use Rollkur, like other riders, such as Lottie Fry. Just a shame that Lottie went down that road. 😕

[@gabym2335]

The extended walk is such an underrated part of this: he looks so relaxed and happy

[@clemencepergay5905]

happy ???

[@thisirishcobcan]

I cannot believe that Edward Gal was actually number 1. How can a person practicing rolkur to the point the horses tongue goes blue score 85%? Ridiculous. Charlottes win was deserved, what a lovely partnership they both were. Love it.

[@ratherbfishing455]

All successful trainers use atrifitial crutches.

[@aleghastzedd4315]

@@ratherbfishing455 Um. All of them?

[@ratherbfishing455]

@@aleghastzedd4315 If one wants to win at a National level, I would think so.

[@vivientakacs5599]

@@ratherbfishing455 Rollkur harms horses on a physical and psychological level though. It is banned as it is horse abuse

[@ratherbfishing455]

I knew a trainer who used bungees and rolled toe shoes on her horse.

[@AdeleMay17]

No one will ever beat this pair, i literally get chills and tears in my eyes watching them

[@Loona.tha.hound866]

Charlotte is literally the only profesional dressage rider that is AMAZING with there horse and doesn’t use abusive methods for training, LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!

[@Maddie_Equestrian129]

My horse trainer is like her, she does everything she can to make it better for the horse.

[@yerielking5426]

maybe shendoes whoo knows.

[@sarahr2108]

Steffen Peters as well!

[@carrieirish5453]

So many unique transitions! Halt to extended trot, passage half pass, piaffe pirouette, perfect piaffe, piaffe, piaffe!, free walk to collected canter, extended canter to pirouettes...that reverse! Tempe changes on center line(and you just know, straight as an arrow), pirouettes to final halt... all flowing and signals invisible. aMAZing❣

[@bzleo2003]

That free walk to collected cancer was perfect!

[@anniebaker6763]

Yes I agree, it’s absolutely beautiful! It was actually halt to medium trot and extended walk to collected canter. There is no free walk anymore in the FEI levels

[@e.conboy4286]

@@bzleo2003 : CANTER?

[@roulette9292]

That walk to canter transition was absolutely stunning- I can barely get my horse to stay in a trot I'm barely trotting too. 5:21

[@patriciavoetsch6152]

I hope Valegro is enjoying retirement. Well deserved. This horse is so very special!

[@RainWave13]

This is a moving performance. The connection between the two is obvious, and he moves and performs like water flowing in a river. Just natural and fluid, and looking like he’s having fun the whole time.

[@somebody1291]

What an inspirational performence !!!!! This is ART

[@elmbridgeu3a329]

I am sure that this should have got even more marks but the judges were afraid to award more - such power and grace and perfection. Such ability to truly sit and push. The horse is in self carriage relaxed yet powerful. its true horse and rider perfection. I never get tired of watching it

[@Robin-Cale17]

Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester exemplify excellence in how to ride and treat a horse correctly and humanely! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@allymurphy9530]

this freestyle paired with the how to train your dragon soundtrack made me want to get serious about dressage work back when I first saw a recording of it a few years back

[@livetwice7702]

Utter perfection......he has everything.....lightness , obedience and a Happy Athlete....whoo hoo

[@melissawarfield]

Brought back memories of watching Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro. I loved their dressage and cheered when Charlotte and Valegro beat their World Record. I loved riding Dressage. I never got up to the level these riders are at. I am very envious of them back then.

[@gabriellashaw8572]

I love this pair. There is something magical about watching them at work. I can't wait to see Charlotte work with her new mount at the Olympics

[@EverythingEventing]

The best dressage rider! I think 5:57 is the most magical part

[@amelia_f2763]

I think 2:25 amazing as well

[@Pennywise-hn5qw]

No 6.20...perfect

[@EverythingEventing]

@@amelia_f2763 @Pennywise 1990 it’s all amazing hahah

[@carsynn_sarah014]

All of it is

[@sausageswiper6657]

Now that's a performance I'll never forget! This is the video I show people when I'm trying to explain them dressage 😅

[@leafks0806]

And this is on having a perfect bound with your horse. He seems so concentrated and at the end he just was the happiest horse I've ever seen. This was just perfect I get goosebump every time I watch it.

[@oxin1099]

I found myself falling in love while watching this. "the world is made by them, for them! the world is theirs!"

[@AG-lt8zt]

Me to my horse: “I want this, not you spooking at caution tape”

[@Otis_TheHxllHound]

Valegro seems like the most well-trained Dressage horse ever! I’d love to have a ride with him! 🐴🥰

[@racheldutchak3980]

This is a one of a kind horse. she will never find one like this one again. All the credit goes to him!!

[@sophiethompson9737]

I have never really understood dressage, and I ride horses (but i am a show jumper), but I still have immense respect for dressage riders and horses, especially Charlotte and Valegro. These two are such an amazing duo!!! I also loved the music!! I am a huge How to Train Your Dragon!!!!

[@dazedandconfused2010]

thank you! i’ve been given so much flack from showjumpers you’re the first decent one i’ve seen 🤣

[@sophiethompson9737]

@@dazedandconfused2010 awwwww thank you!! I'm sad to hear that you've been given so much flack from showjumpers :(. It's sad how much competition between diciplines is happening in the equestrian world.

[@aylahlea5103]

Wow I did not expect her score to be that high! It's amazing!!

[@lamar9331]

That horse is beaming with pride. I swear the horse is smiling at the end.

[@kenny6912]

The canter at 5:28 with the music was GORGEOUS

[@dayshadows5021]

To be honest, I never imagined to see someone do dressage to the how to train your dragon theme... But I love it!

[@CS-bi3hh]

One of her very best tests ever 😍

[@ruilovesschreiner6847]

The horse dances better than most people I know. And he has to take care of 4 legs not 2. Grand master dancer!

[@kaja_bundova]

With what ease? Breathtaking performance! THAIS IS ART!😱😍❤️‍🔥🐴

[@rebeccamccann8710]

I’m a casual rider, owned more than a few horses and ponies over the years…of course not any of this caliber, lol. Mostly Paints and Quarter Horses. I am completely uneducated about the world of dressage, but even I can recognize a pair of champions at work! I am in awe of all these horses, riders and trainers. Thanks for bringing such beauty to those of us who simply love horses and everything about them.

[@beverleypender5931]

Blueberry, you little star you!

[@Quantari]

I know nothing about dressage. But I mean, that's a damn good-looking horse.

[@MindyBeracy]

Absolutely stunning performance!! Nice to see such a relaxed horse :) The best part was the end when Charlotte gave the reins to Valegro and let him walk the ring as she praised him for his awesome work. What a beautiful team!! :)

[@T2211D]

could you imagine entering a competition, and when your up, you see Charlotte leaving the arena..... I can't imagine the stress the other riders had..... Charlotte is amazing.

[@kimoleary6637]

OMG what rhythm and movement ,wow.

[@user-ql5im7fq3q]

Невероятное наслаждение смотреть на работу этой пары. Энергия, драйв, элластичность...

[@kichipoppi140]

Favourite movie plus favourite horse and rider combination? Yes please!! 🤩

[@secretsheik346]

This is so beautiful! Charlotte is really a champion!!

[@linneaalmquist8604]

Such a thing of beauty!! Tears in my eyes.

[@cynthiao.warner9979]

Beautiful Dance of Celebrations!!!

[@MelanieMysterysmith]

Oh my god this amazing pair! I miss them. Good work, Charlotte and Blueberry!

[@ariannawozniak7594]

It's not blueberry, it's Valegro.

[@MelanieMysterysmith]

His stable name is Blueberry though:)

[@lacey-maehowie1626]

it is velegro

[@saraheeter6559]

@@lacey-maehowie1626 His name is Valegro, but his barn name is Blueberry. It's a nickname

[@MelanieMysterysmith]

@@saraheeter6559 Yeah, that’s what I meant. But let’s not start a war about that.

[@Ihaveadog230]

I love HTTYD, I love horses, I love Valegro, and I admire Charlotte. Best combination ever.

[@MuumiMamma85]

This is beautiful! And this music makes this even beyond perfection. When you watch this, you actually can feel the harmony, the magic and the feeling of crisp wind in a moores of ireland or something :)

[@slseitzgerman]

This was absolutely beautiful and amazing!!!

[@highspiritsfarm781]

Stunning performance and beautiful partnership! I could watch this a million times!💕

[@diptanshupalit7057]

Wish u a very very happy birthday charlotte dujardini

[@robbalink]

Brava! Bravo! A joy to watch! Thank you

[@spirit7889]

Such an amazing team omgg

[@truthinaction]

This is absolutely stunning !!! ❣

[@all.thingsmoony]

I heard the music, and I said one phrase twice: "She did DRAGONS." Each time was louder. Her and Valegro are an incredible duo.

[@lindamahrer1760]

STUNNING PERFORMANCE

[@isobelcash5130]

Superb!! Absolutely flawless. There will never be another Valegro.

[@carsynbabcock5911]

So pretty! There is so much perfection coming from this pair.

[@avdotiahaydawn8674]

Me listening to the music beeing like "Omg its Dragons" so many memories came back😃🥰

[@miagtf1910]

So good omg and the music is amazing 😻

[@senisa9875]

Absolutely incredible! Such a joy to watch horse and rider become ‘one.’ ❤🎉

[@sandramilligan7496]

Just magical to watch! Congrats!

[@isobelcash5130]

Simply superb in every way. That is why Valegro is the grand master. I tear up every time i watch him. Makes me proud to be British.

[@iasunfloweriasunflower6703]

Every single time I cry with how magnificent he is...

[@elizabethcook8217]

UNBELIEVABLE. And that's that!!

[@fanny7395]

Absolument magnifique ❤️

[@patbiggam8138]

Horse rider do everything with such ease and grace. Poetry in motion.

[@VJAqui]

Lovely horse. Lovely lady. Wonderful Lord Who created creatures with such ability & gives man ability & wisdom in demonstrating such capabilities.

[@germaineprien7691]

Brings tears to my eyes!!!😂😂😂

[@natashawilliams7139]

Beautiful ❤️

[@terrysinger7828]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@BellaAndThePups]

I love horses

[@synseer8484]

Steals my heart everytime.

[@13lmcp]

Those transitions!❤️!❤️

[@NYSESTRA]

Best rider of our time

[@mecher9298]

shes so good and the hhtyd music with it its just so harmonic and beutiful

[@juliesheard2122]

What an utterley fabulous horse! Should be in the Royal Ballet ❤

[@Silver_Therian_Wolf]

The how to train you dragon music makes it even better xD

[@sedoniakrieger7832]

Most elegant and beautiful of the day, Charlotte is awesome

[@zyciewilka1725]

❤VALLEGRO❤🐴

[@pamelachambers1684]

This horse is breathtaking,

[@neliapeixoto2706]

AMAZING

[@JulesUS8386]

Magnificent horse and rider!

[@jennya7116]

Amazing

[@teresaburton8443]

outstanding emotional and magical

[@patriciakwast2817]

Amazinng

[@thechariotcard]

Thr horse eas amazing! The rider sat well.

[@RNEquestrianChannel]

Great...

[@lename759]

I might be very naïve, but I didn’t know Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro were a team?!?!?!!!! So gorgeous

[@laurencecordier9919]

Wow! What a great "couple"! They are "maximising" Dressage !

[@koniareczka2383]

lov valegro

[@eileencollins8799]

Goosebumps.

[@christinanordin6777]

He is so good

[@HarleyRoselakeKWPN]

his tempi changes are flawless o my lord...

[@lindamahrer1760]

Sheer Magnificents VALEGRO!

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

I turned the sound off so I could concentrate. And then I watched it again with the sound on. Jeebus.

[@bzleo2003]

Those hind legs are glorious! I love how happy Charlotte was.