Driving Force - Season 1 - Charlotte Dujardin CBE | FULL EPISODE

Episode 6 with Charlotte Dujardin explores unexpected success, pushing the boundaries and how keeping her eyes on the prize has led her to success in the biggest equestrian events.

[@Robin-Cale17]

I'm an American and I think Charlotte Dujardin is the best ever! What a lovely person and rider. ❤❤❤

[@teresatsai8753]

2 were soulmates to each other. 2 personalities clicked for 10 years.

[@SarahWRah]

This is a wonderful story about the exceptional relationship between Charlotte, Carl and Valegro. Perhaps a minor note, but I was disappointed the documentary did not acknowledge Laura Bechtolsheimer as the 3rd member of the 2012 Olympic Gold Team.

[@louisewarner8169]

Had the tissues out for this..just a beautiful Horse and his clever, lucky and kind partner

[@HollyJordan15]

I cry every time I watch them at London 2012; I don’t think we will see the likes of them again. If we do it won’t be for a long time. I admire her so much for retiring Valegro.

[@charmainelee8815]

Karl has always retired his horses at the top

[@sharonconroy4057]

Even as a "poor person which most of us are" every one in clouding me were surprised when I got a blue ribbon in dressage...I got my first blue ribbon when I was 12 or 15 I carnt remember now because I'm 55 it was the driving force of why I love dressage!! I have had many blue ribbons since!! I just started back 2023 and I got a blue ribbon for a walk trot test on a horse that's 15 as he was challenging and I had 8 years off bring up an autistic daughter. So yes hang on in there! Now heading for my second test officially soon only adult riders not as high as Charlotta but the a reminder that drive is important! Happy safe riding everyone 🇦🇺🤗🇦🇺💕

[@robingarbe4731]

So many life lessons contained in this story. Inspiring

[@ShaunaHaskell]

I absolutely loved this! Charlotte and Valegro are my all time favorite horse & rider partnership.

[@kathyellis2138]

I live in America and have always loved horses I’m 63 and enjoy all types of riding I watched her story and performances I’ve never seen perfection of a horse and rider the only disciption I have is “poetry in motion “ thank you charlotte and Valero , clearly the finest example of what champions look like ❤❤❤❤

[@jimbo91262]

Charlotte Dujardin ride's horses like I've never seen. She truly is a genius. Bravo Charlotte!!!

[@njk9989]

Beautiful Story

[@cityvibegirl]

She's the queen of dressage. She was right when she said during Valegro's retirement ride that he owes her nothing, going out on a high note.

[@dashag3554]

I'm not sure, if Charlotte will ever read my comment, but within 2 years of ownership of my first horse, I could only rely on her, on the videos from her shows. I've started to ride my unbroken 5 year old half-blind stallion. Nobody could tell me how to ride, how to find that connection and flow with your horse, but every single day I've been rewatching her videos and eventually got to the First level with my horse and will move forward. Even after I've moved to Wellington and has found a Grand Prix trainer, I'm still looking at her and improve myself by repeating every single detail she demonstrates at her rides. And, yes, definitely she's a genius!

[@tamzinmiddleton3540]

This gave me actual goospimiples! I was lucky enough to win a competition to visit Carl's yard last year. I felt the same as Charlotte when I was there it was a dream come true and I also couldnt even string a proper sentance together. Charlotte describing how she felt brought it all back to me. It was one of the best days of my life, ever ever ever.

[@DianeLee999]

Charlotte and Valegro’s relationship is palpable - the trust and hard work have made them truly happy in their craft. You can feel the energy and contentment they both experience when they are with each other. 💜

[@cristinamoyano9365]

Amazing!

[@harinu9339]

And congrats for the baby ! I’m sure she’ll be the next dressage superstar

[@Dorian-wf1iv]

Thank you for this beautiful video

[@CyndiWillis-yh5cv]

THE BEST EVER!! Love Charlotte, Valegro and team so much!!!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Forever Two LEGENDARY!!!

[@debrabolton9372]

An extremely talented rider and lovely young woman.

[@mimivonflytz]

Honest Words ...Greetings from Germany 🙋

[@Amira79]

Charlotte has been my all-time favourite dressage rider ever since I saw her. I greatly admire her talent, and her grace and calmness when riding. I'm so glad I've come across this video, thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us.

[@synseer8484]

Your the G.o.A.t. or womens dressage. No doubt about it. Youll always be #1 in my book! ❣ you Ms. Dujardin

[@Cosmic-lover293]

EDIT for spelling mistake. This was wonderful, I cry every time I see Charlotte ride valegro. Why a stunning pair. Well done Charlotte, you’re amazing and have deserved the medals and awards you’ve achieved. A testament to all your hard work, true grit and determination. Carl and rest of your team, fantastic. ❤❤❤

[@wandamorrow5444]

What a great showcase for a magnificent horse and rider!

[@sharonconroy4057]

Yep luckies girl!! 🇦🇺💕

[@seanbignell3520]

wow - what an amazing interview, team and Blueberry - one of the best

[@lizecoetzee5958]

I love your story❤❤❤

[@vksomji]

It's Charlotte's voice, her presence and her aura on the other Horse, that's making Valegro walk with a Stranger on his Back..... Valegro's expressions at 4:15 to 5:15 are like......Hey who is this Stranger, my Back is reserved only for Charlotte....😀

[@user-ck9ru8ew9w]

It was such an emotional interview! While watching I felt that my eyes were getting wet! Charlotte is an incredible athlete and an amazing person! And Valegro is a super horse!💞

[@cordywitt6400]

Great story, she deserved her success. Thank you for sharing it with us.❣💯💥

[@bijenkoningin_]

champion documentary. Charlotte Dujardin is the epitome of what #sportshero means. I loved the insight into Charlotte’s & Valegro’s relationship. I have experienced the feelings of how it is when you are so connected. The gift of an animal’s trust. When their personality is part of the conversation, as it should be, it’s beyond magical feeling to receive such gifts. Chapot to all who were part of the team making history.

[@trishwicks3590]

Thank you to Charlotte,Valegro, Carl,and Alan and the lovely Interviewer for a brilliant video. I continue to replay the 2012 Olympic program and get happy-proud- teary EVERY SINGLE time❣️Thank for such a joyful experience. Love, 🇺🇸OXOX

[@antoinettetuffnell8998]

What a wonderful story Charlotte. If you ever want to take a trip to New Zealand you are welcome to stay and I will show you a wonderful time. Even a ride up our beautiful black sand beach, not a dressage horse unfortunately but a safe one for sure. Congratulations on all your hard work and achievement.

[@swansonganimalcommunicatio4207]

I am an animal communicator, so yes just like Dr Doolittle I have the gift of heating them. I would live nothing more then to have the opportunity to speak with Blue Berry .He clearly adores his career and I think his words would be an insperation for so many people around the world, and allow people to really see the depth of these amazing animals xxx

[@JustHorseyMie]

She's the type of rider I want to be, and makes me always strive to be better, even when I know I can never get to the top because of my medical problems.

[@tonyalbertson9983]

I think I cried thru the whole thing

[@EventDogs]

I really enjoyed this, thank you

[@garotadagavea]

Thanks for uploading. I have been waiting for this.

[@pattieatwater9867]

A class act and down to earth!

[@neivet]

Fantastic and incredible!

[@rachellmcfly5561]

Love her ❤️

[@mskatefish]

Great video

[@lkgdaill7456]

Excellent

[@epona9166]

The discussion about the stress of dealing with the public, esp the press, after achieving great heights in her sport reminded me of how hard a time Naomi Osaka had with the press. It's prob worse for Naomi because tennis is a much more popular, better known sport than Grand Prix dressage, but it's too bad the public can't just back off. And it's not always the reporters. It's their editors, for whom "backing off" isn't an option. If they could at least ask more empathetic questions!

[@lkgdaill7456]

So cool.

[@mayboysponies]

You need to do it with Isabel Werth.

[@traceymiller2038]

Such an amazing story So much to glean I was trying to think if there was one just bring it down to one thing what is it..... yes we all know it is not ever one thing there is so much on so many levels required of a person doing anything .... character passion discipline courage support .... and loads more ..... but still is there perhaps one thing ? Out of what was said here I think what sounds out clear to me was ...mum said call Carl ask for lessons and from her requesting please Carl asked her to come help the holiday season whilst staff was short.... it all would never have happened had mom not suggested had Charlotte not called ... and you know what that kinda of comes down to something I beleive ... right place right time ! Yes of course this entire team rider instructor horse parents grooms .... are connected balanced supportive united ...

[@sharonconroy4057]

Yes communicate with the horse is the most important thing you need!

[@GloryDaze73]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dellis67]

Rrmatksble!!!❤

[@snowwhite5842]

She’s talented without a doubt, but that horse has the intellect of a child is performs to perfection. Obviously the talent goes both ways, but it would be like getting to Olympic level gymnastics but not being able to understand a single word your coach said in all of those years.

[@harinu9339]

Honestly, it could only have been Charlotte and Valegro. Charlotte without Valegro would not be the most successful rider on earth, and Valegro without Charlotte would be unknown. They were made for each other

[@deepahunashikatti4799]

🤑

[@lkgdaill7456]

No comment.

[@harinu9339]

What ?

[@marctwain8273]

very British 😉👋

[@georgecoverdale9396]

So if gambling Ads is time to scrap the funding by the lottery as its gambling then we can scrap sports

[@georgecoverdale9396]

Well if they were self funded it they would be were they are all the millions that could have gone to funded the INHS at staggering £482,531.10 per medal for a peace of scrap

[@lievedeclerck1973]

Valegro looks uncomfortable in his mouth. Why is that?

[@ellengladders2883]

He is not uncomfortable, the frothing and mouthing shows his mouth is comfortable. It’s a good thing. Charlotte is well known for having great hands and so her horses have happy mouths.

[@Robin-Cale17]

​@@ellengladders2883Although, froth with blood in it like you see with Isabell Werth that's a whole different story. 😕

[@chancellorism]

Why is that poor horse frothing at the mouth?

[@ellengladders2883]

When a horse froths at the mouth it means his mouth is comfortable and producing saliva. If a horse is tense and unhappy his mouth will go dry and so to see froth is a good thing.

[@Diamondmine212]

I find it pathetic that these British charities Still keep them has patrons,it’s rediculous especially now when they have shown their true colours over and over again. The need to dump them and find fresh decent patrons.

[@lkgdaill7456]

How much money has this awfully bad rider paid for that ?