Stinna Kaastrup's incredible story of success | Equestrian World

Following Stinna Kaastrup's success at the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 in Tryon, we caught up with the Para-Dressage rider and her horse Smarties in Denmark. Stinna told us about her feelings when she claimed the Gold Medal, her beloved horse and also about her disability.
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[@chantalberger7290]

She really is an extraordinary woman ! 😍

[@moon-ig8tq]

She's amazing, and so inspiring. The way she can ride with her disability so well is amazing...

[@jalenjordan8959]

I guess im asking randomly but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the login password. I would love any assistance you can give me

[@KateLMR]

Wow! Awesome person, awesome horse, awesome team!

[@zoemagnus2052]

I saw her at the World Equestrian Games! I was BLOWN AWAY by how amazing the bond with her and her horse had! Her routine was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! This woman and fellow equestrian is SO inspiring to anyone! keep up the great work!!!

[@peterzantingh3031]

Her story is beautiful , her and her horse have an incredible bond

[@adrianashilling2573]

Truly humbling. What a relationship those two have.

[@kimberlyequestrian6037]

She is AMAZING!!! And looks beautiful on her horse!! I train in dressage as well, and shes an inspiration.

[@queenbee_bee]

It takes a special kind of women to be able to do this. I personally think you and your horse have a great bond. The horse listens to you very well, and that's why you make a great team

[@mollysummerrock3916]

It’s awesome to see someone do this Me: and I can’t ride in sitting trot without me feeling like I’m gonna fall off..

[@averybelle1301]

sitting trot is evil

[@tailsnatched3254]

Omg I’m crying she is so incredible wow

[@JavierBonillaC]

I completely love the way she rides and I completely love her personality. Wow!

[@katb6465]

Absolutely amazing. You are an inspiration. So sad that this is the last competitive ride with Smarties. You are a wonderful team together.

[@pernillepedersen8704]

so beautiful partnership with horse and rider in this special dressage discipline 🐎

[@suze8608]

So there’s no excuses for those of us with legs - amazing and inspiring

[@bunnygraphy2212]

Wow its so wonderful I cant say it in english. Einfach nur wundervoll wie sie sitzen kann ich kann das schon nicht Mal mit Beinen es ist ein so cool das sie normal lebt und so weit kommt bin echt begeistert

[@Chr.celina]

She's a very strong and beautiful woman. Respect!💕🙏

[@rolandbachi6880]

Respekt 👍👍👍

[@loganadams4477]

She is the biggest person I look up to in my life . I rode a horse her name is Twizler . We competed in dressage . She sadly passed away on 6/1/2020 just one day before my birthday . It was the worst day of my life . So I ride in honer of her . She was my partner , my best friend ,and a huge part of my healing after my mom passed away . So I understand what she is going through

[@persiancat1597]

I salute you 🙏

[@sarahisokay6743]

This is so amazing! I love how you have a partnership with your horse!

[@ella-pc4vm]

So inspirational I was legit crying 😭

[@marinabairle9361]

He's a good boy with a good rider😍😍💕💕

[@emmaxx8850]

Truly amazing where years of hard work gets people! So inspiring

[@canthelpfallinginlovewithe986]

Wow! She is incredible! So inspiring a great rider and they have an amazing bound! 💕

[@danielamarilenaatanase2484]

Amazing rider👏👏👏

[@cd_eq___3597]

She is so amazing 💘💘

[@lornax9346]

Truly fabulous, totally inspiring x

[@Akari_J]

OMG this is so amaizing... 😧 I love it.

[@maggiepie8810]

Smarties has a lovely trot. Great impulsion and rhythm. ❤️

[@tri-stateequipmenttranspor8881]

It’s so amazing to watch her

[@criaderodegallosgeovannyde5475]

Felicitaciones desde Ecuador

[@larnaandstar7355]

Bless her ❤️❤️

[@MiLa-np7bs]

Amazing!

[@Mckinzie13]

This lady is awesome

[@Lu-ii8he]

This woman is so brave, I admire her

[@piflopap5370]

So beautyful😍😍😍 i love it😘 I can cry😢😢

[@user-ph8xx3bo8j]

Настоящий контакт! Здоровья ей)

[@rozpierdalator312]

WOW O.o 👏

[@Emma-vl6br]

Respect 💪

[@nikicollins26]

Great Job!! Your such an extraordinary woman!!

[@vincapottier3604]

You are very amazing 👏 i love you... a french fan

[@tessabakker7233]

Respect!💛

[@sophiarosar3238]

the Best Team ❤👍

[@Magda-dc8tt]

WOW this is amazing💪

[@1973volvoman]

Wow..😍🙏🏻

[@helenaboss7414]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

Just pure brilliance. Well done 👏 🙂✌

[@ticiax3965]

Amazing horsewomen ❤️😊

[@strawberrygoldfish]

AWESOME! Keep it up!

[@imfromanotherworld2222]

Beautiful woman beautiful horse!

[@nickigroundwell9479]

Amazing😍

[@j_snl_7539]

Quel courage !! 💋❤️

[@Horsegirl-pw1ks]

Omg she is amazing even what she is going thru

[@mariekatz9884]

OMG that is sooo cool ! 👍🏻

[@simoneg5903]

Wwwwwooooooooowwww. She rides so good

[@sunny_girl841]

Good on you!!!!!😁😁

[@danielthomas3333]

I am a disabled rider with both my legs. It’s hard to imagine her achievements without being handicapped

[@bshaw2221]

It shows you really can do anything

[@itscourtneysims6538]

OMG MY STEPMOM AND MY FRIENDS WENT TO WATCH FEI AND THEY SAW YOU

[@madde2879]

WOW😍

[@aryanavega415]

Queen slayyyy

[@dreakuntz6437]

Woe stark

[@Himosa]

😭😭😭

[@alexsmith3214]

Anybody else cry???😭😭😭

[@chloehartman9805]

Me the second I saw the video

[@Lea-uf8xd]

2:29 Both horses are opening their mouth to escape the pain... at 2:32 as well when she rides around the corner

[@verityeilishoconnell]

Damn she’s a better rider than me

[@dareenabdullah9485]

Nothing is impossible.

[@little_an_glos1045]

Kol

[@arianag2675]

How do you do that without legsss I can’t even ride like that with legs lol

[@schleich1820]

@daybyday

[@felicitytoad]

🫨

[@atomicblitz7706]

Anyone else here from an old GradeAUnderA video?

[@sophiebishop1468]

She is so inspirational and so brave. But this is weird how does she go to the toilet?

[@HankDaHorse]

How does she stay in the saddle? Almost impossible!

[@Trainfor_Golden]

Very good balance I guess!

[@simone8699]

Horse?

[@minegirlhh7465]

Deutsche deutscher?

[@Lea-uf8xd]

I don’t think that this is good for the horse. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely support paralympic sports... but when it comes to dressage in case like this, I don’t support it. (To all the people who don’t know a lot about riding: you use 60% weight impact, 30% leg impact and only 10% reign(?) impact to control the horse) She cannot use her legs to show the horse the right direction. And using the weight seems very complicatet, you have to sit straight. So that means that she probably uses a lot of impact on the reigns(?). You can see it around 2:28 . Everytime she ‘‘falls‘‘ backwards the horse opens the mouth- that represents sevre pain and too much impact on the reigns.The reigns are too thight. In addition to this, her hands have to be way more calm. I really support paralymics but not like this. Don’t get me wrong, I am not tranig to hate. Xo

[@literallyjustme4764]

Lea R thank you :) I only read comments like “oh wow so amazing” .... and much more but nobody look at the horse and how much pain he / she I don’t know has. For everyone don’t get me wrong it’s good to force your dreams even if your ‘normal’ or not but she jumps backwards in the horse And sorry if I Write something wrong I am from Germany and not perfect in English

[@drawwithmehorsey1842]

You are right

[@cd_eq___3597]

It’s true

[@patdax5432]

I disagree!! YES - his mouth may be open more at that moment BUT 2 things - she even stated that HE does not truly mind (I would think numerous people around and "her" trainers would have done something if he was being harmed) & obviously they were 'matched' due to "their" connection! 2nd - Belgian warm-bloods, from what I have seen, read, & searched out besides seeing numerous competitions, are magnificent horses due to their showmanship, temperament, and their ability to understand & show feelings for their owners & ability to sense what is needed for them to do & when! Sounds a bit more like jealous that "she won" first place and much recognition!

[@PinguinDog]

She is using two whips (one at each side) which I think are functioning as her legs for control?

[@katrinaaa1455]

That looks so freaking funny when she rides

[@funny_girl6921]

Sie brauch halt keine steigbügel😂😁

[@eamajap]

Yeah? So?

[@anddutoi1488]

Incredible that she achieved so much.There are people who have all 4 limbs,do almost nothing,stay on welfare

[@shmeeden]

This horse was unfortunately killed last year when F-16 jets were flown low over his field and spooked him. He crashed through two gates, and had to be euthanized due to his injuries. Horrible.

[@L_M-dj5mt]

She shouldn‘t ride with a sharp bit cause her hands are moving to much

[@mbsally1]

It looks like a very simple snaffle bit. No “sharp” parts there.

[@horsecrazykelly3940]

Yes sniffle bits almost cut the horses tongue in half

[@roisinc8299]

HorseCrazyKelly Tf????

[@bbkiwistands4me10]

Wtf!! She is riding with a disability, way better than you would if you had no legs. And she cares so much for her horse, she wouldent stick something so "sharp" and "cruel" in its mouth. Gah!

[@steffimilles6913]

Ruhige Beine 😂