What a Freestyle! Carl Hester & Hawtins Delicato stun the crowd at Olympia

Carl Hester and Hawtins Delicato came in second at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2019 at London Olympia. Their score: 84.470%! Enjoy watching the pair's fantastic freestyle!
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[@kippen64]

Rafael Soto and Invasor at the Sydney Olympics.

[@user-ll7zc4hw6g]

Blue Hors Matine, RIP.

[@annikameret9611]

Ingrid Klimke and Franziskus

[@victoriae.2371]

Blu Hors Matinee

[@beatekreuzer5025]

I don't know, if it was freestyle. But as a child I watched Dr Rainer Klimke and Ahlerich at the Olympics. It was the only time I ever enjoyed sports on TV. Still remember this great performance, great also the guy commenting it. And how relaxed the horse was at the end of such hard work.

[@kimmckenzie1]

This horse is truely incredible.

[@smurfmonster]

How lovely to see a horse happy and comfortable in it's work WITHOUT it's nose touching it's chest!!

[@casperasthebest]

Thats what I tought, it was a relieve!

[@victoriousvalentine9779]

Amen to that!

[@shawnaweesner3759]

You must be blind. This horses nose is touching his chest!

[@smurfmonster]

Shawna Weesner You're obvious watching a different video to everyone else!

[@DebraGill]

@@shawnaweesner3759 I see it too!

[@annettefournier9655]

That horse worked so hard for him. Wringing that tail practically all the way. But the rider was so calm quite and fluid saying yes you can son , we will do it together. The cooperation was beautiful. None of that nasty rolkur. Excellent job.

[@lbazemore585]

I agree!!

[@bnaused00]

Fluid & elegant. What a beautiful partnership.

[@shazzerhull]

Love these so much. So talented 😍👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-xj5le1tl5v]

Wow what a poor attitude! Pure male bashing! I see these kinds of comments, like annettes, only aimed at male riders!

[@charmainlee6618]

One of the greatest and mindful trainers of grand prix dressage in the world, he rides so lightly, no jamming into the horses back just sitting kindly in thmovent.

[@ReturnToNature927]

This was beautiful. The announcers are way too nonchalant about how hard this horse is working. I actually cried during the change up sequence ! Bravo 👏

[@bushpushersdaughter]

AMEN to your comment! I kept thinking I've never seen anything so beautiful And announcer hush up! How magnificent was that?!?

[@charlottevowan-wiles7741]

@@bushpushersdaughter I just wanted the announcer to be quiet!

[@robinholbrook6576]

YES! I’m 75 now. Can no longer ride. But OH I FEEL IT! And it brings me such JOY!!!!

[@fulanichild3138]

The announcer seems infatuated with Charlotte. More excited about her standing there than about the horse literally dancing.

[@Bethi4WFH]

I do not ride and I cannot conceive of how this rider conveyed to his horse every minute change in direction, and alteration of speed, he required. Absolutely magical to watch, and very moving too. Respect!

[@xXrumbaXx]

not a single unnatural stride, everything was phased into her next step. horse who figured out whats being asked and enjoys doing it; knows they're great at it. love the confidence.

[@keelyevans7692]

You get the best ride with the most heart in return for your kindness - superb

[@lizgarland2241]

Soft, relaxed and beautiful to watch. Thank you Carl Hester 💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀💚🍀

[@madisona3907]

Carl Hester ever the master, gentleman and all-round great man!

[@feichannel]

One of the best, Mr Hester 😍 🇬🇧

[@lovenaruto1804]

That horse is so beautifull and doing great

[@maryallen2603]

Wonderfully beautiful Freestyle. Congratulations Carl. Superb!!

[@jeanneholt3188]

He’s so smooth, never gets rattled‼️ Delicato just looks like he’s just floating along with no worries…. Love It ♥️

[@wendy833]

Gorgeous horse, beautiful round.

[@doniellestenson3502]

Brings tears to the eyes.

[@ingeborgm6147]

I wish we could watch and listen to the music! The constant comments distract and ruin the ambience and performance of this spectacular team of man and horse. .

[@robinholbrook6576]

I’m 75 now! I never had my own horse. My brothers did. But I feel every movement as I watch this! I remember how it felt riding other’s horses and it was ALWAYS beautiful! Not THIS beautiful but beautiful nonetheless! Oh! I wish I was young again so I could ride again!! !

[@annamariayannetta242]

My trainer rode in to her 90s, I think 🤔 97🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@robinholbrook6576]

@@annamariayannetta242 How wonderful for her!

[@wendycoombes5223]

Poetry in motion,what a wonderful understanding between horse and rider.What a beautiful animal.

[@EL-bo7kj]

I believe that this horse has the ability to fly.

[@Linsi273]

Faith in dressage riders restored 🙌 after watching E. Gal with Total US I was horrified. But this is dressage, its harmony and beautyful.

[@horsingwithhugo]

Yeah that Stallion he rode didn’t look comfortable at all :( super willing horse tho!!!

[@IsaBelle-wf1pf]

may i ask why you was horrified? (interested, not attacking you,i am just curious to hear your opinion♥)

[@almonde4854]

@@IsaBelle-wf1pf Perhaps Rollkur, the OVER EXAGGERATED extend trot, not as many usage of the hindends and hyperflexion?

[@IsaBelle-wf1pf]

@@almonde4854 yeah I understand whay you're saying! I mostly don't like the extended trot, it doesn't look healthy at all!!

[@almonde4854]

@@IsaBelle-wf1pf agreed!

[@truthseekerhill4262]

What control, what grace. Absolutely beautiful. Gives me chills. Thank you for sharing this. 💞

[@misssophie6515]

Love Carl, he has done so much for dressage, and Del is a fabolous looking horse, but he used to get nervous in the ring, I am happy to see him get more confident and perform so well in that (I am sure quite overwhelming) atmosphere at Olympia. I imagine the indoor arenas present the most pressure for horse and rider, especially in Olympia, where it is so packed, when the riders come in, the front row can almost touch them.

[@Cricket-zp6wi]

Lovely performance! No tight rein, and no angry tail-lashing. Loiks like they both had fun!

[@joleneevans5483]

Poetry in motion... Gave me goosebumps

[@kimberlyparkhurst4925]

Absolutely beautiful

[@Shofargirl1]

What a performance, the horse was so graceful.🌹

[@keelyevans7692]

The test is the quiet hands and seat :)

[@audreymurphy438]

That is one happy horse ... Doing what it does best ... Lovely to see ...

[@bettycurry6752]

A magnificent duo.

[@anntrope491]

Wow!! What a beautiful performance...by horse, & rider...pure perfection!!

[@kristinkester9392]

Absolute perfection!

[@kellytyrrell1253]

A complete connection.

[@marydiscuillo142]

How graceful. They make it look so easy but yet it took years of practice and perfection. Looks like a blast.

[@Dj-ws9rj]

Gorgeous ❤️, the horse transitions into each move so beautifully, it's incredible!!

[@Fyrdnsr]

Lovely , relaxed partnership.

[@wordninja2494]

Love it-good seat, calm hands and smooth transitions.

[@lucanolallo1776]

That was the most amazing thing I’ve seen. Beautiful graceful exquisite and bravery. Just gorgeous.

[@navytackedbay]

The boss music really fits the occasion. The gelding is a very handsome one at that. He seems well trained and it was cool to watch him.

[@katehobbs2008]

Seems well-trained?!!!

[@navytackedbay]

Yes? What is with all the “?!!!”

[@katehobbs2008]

@@navytackedbay the condescension of your remark that he “seems” well trained. Unless you are a Grand Prix judge.

[@navytackedbay]

Well, I don’t know how much training he had and neither do you so stop going around calling condescending. I just wrote what I wrote. It’s grammatically correct so I’m not sure what your problem is.

[@katehobbs2008]

@@navytackedbay umm we are talking about Carl Hester and Delicato!!! I think we do know exactly how well trained he is ! One of the greatest dressage riders and trainers of modern times.

[@hollylynn8619]

Not sure how anything negative could even be said. Beautiful and amazing!

[@aliciainmx]

I have tears in my eyes. It is almost too much.

[@terridavis9278]

What a beautiful horse. How on earth does a horse learn to do this. Fantastic....I can't think of a word that could describe the beauty and talent !

[@michellethorpe8700]

Stunning music and amazing test!

[@dianerovery395]

I know nothing about horses and as I watched the pure beauty spoke to my soul.

[@SongMom8]

Such a relaxed horse. Beautiful to watch!

[@marymcreynolds9171]

thank you, man and horse...Miraculous. Breathtaking.

[@lpifer24]

Wow this horse is elegant with his moves!

[@franielee38]

Beautiful and masterful!!

[@elizabethsomers5875]

That was poetry in motion! How beautiful

[@shirleysarradet2052]

Mercy!! How in the world do they teach that horse all of that?? Beautiful and Amazing.

[@livetwice7702]

What a walk , shimming along

[@wilmaknight9127]

This horse glides , not like Valegro who's movements were bolder, this horse has a whole lot more to give in the future its clear to see .

[@LindaMDavis]

Valero was awesome really sorry he was put out to stud

[@sandrarowley983]

@@LindaMDavis Valegro is a gelding

[@hanakinsidewalker]

@@LindaMDavis He’s a gelding?

[@sandrarowley983]

Sure is.

[@ihavenoideawhatimdoingwith4240]

@@hanakinsidewalker Yep, according to what I read he was gelded because his confirmation wasn't on par with the breed standard. Failed in his breeding, but excelled in being a living masterpiece. I would have loved to see foals from him, but it was not meant to be.

[@TheJoyfulEye]

beautiful creature! i know absolutely nothing about horseback riding but i know pure beauty when i see it

[@Deej496]

I wish I could start riding all over again.. I would choose Dressage. Its so beautiful and the partnership between horse and rider is amazing to watch...

[@michellede2653]

That is a brilliant horse! Just amazing ability and great communication between rider and horse.

[@charmainlee6618]

So relaxed not stressed at all

[@debrabolton9372]

Well done! Beautifully done!

[@fludrbywest3886]

Another beautiful example ❣️❣️

[@debh6304]

The most beautiful thing I have seen in a long time

[@dianawebb2799]

Loved, Loved Blu Hors Matinee!! Devastated to learn of that magnificent mares untimely death. So Sad!!❤

[@Schwabian]

Now that’s a show pony.. spectacular and great music too

[@missbeans]

Reminds me of Rembrandt back at the Barcelona Olympics. What a performance that was!

[@sassafrasstree7449]

Wow just wow. Both of you working so hard and gracefully together!!!!

[@lydiea707]

Quelle grâce à ce cheval. Il danse littéralement dans l'air. Merveilleux ! Le cheval et son cavalier sont merveilleux !

[@carolmac5944]

Beautiful just smooth and effortless. Thank you for uploading and giving us a chance to see perfection.

[@rachaelrogers2104]

I love the god father of British Dressage!! Maker,creator,father of horse and rider!! 100%

[@countrygal854]

Beautiful job horse and rider. Takes a long time to get to this point. So stunning ❤️

[@annabugryn3836]

Beautiful!!! Many thanks!!!

[@franklyspeaking986]

Bravo! Beautiful!

[@kseminole]

aWESOME!!!! Not many ride in true collection without the horse's nose on his chest. Bravo to Hestor who still believes in pure dressage!

[@plove523]

Amazing!

[@JG-mt3rp]

The greatest of all time

[@GalopaWXY]

God yes THIS is why we need more Woodkid music in these competition

[@georgiapines7906]

Absolutely stunning! Bravo!!!

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

This has to be one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I didn’t know a horse could dance like that! Holy Smokes. Goosebumps is right!

[@lisemarielichtermann7626]

Beautiful transitions on short gallop, flows seamlessly! Splendid showing, 👍👍❤️

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Lovely to see a happy horse not behind the vertical and ridden with a light hand.

[@bnaused00]

Truer words were never spoken. A disturbing trend(?) in many disciplines that might finally fade were it not rewarded. Especially in the discipline of Dressage where the ultimate, the highest, is the goal.. these Tests the pursuit. I'm far from an expert but don't need to be to truly appreciate the effort this partnership represents. Fluid is a word that comes to my mind.. perfection on it's heels. Thank you for sharing this.

[@MiloLabradoodle]

Beautiful music, horse and rider movements.

[@slseitzgerman]

Absolutely beautiful freestyle run!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@territn8871]

That was beautiful!!!

[@edro3838]

Outstanding! Nicely done!!!

[@deborahnorthover5304]

Superbly done.

[@rachaelrogers2104]

Whoa! WoW GO CARL!! BEAUTIFUL JOB!!

[@user-xj5le1tl5v]

Beautiful!

[@debrabolton9372]

Beautifully done!

[@truecynic1270]

What perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kathleencollins9281]

Just beautiful.

[@johannarocho3040]

The best I ve ever seen!

[@karrisajoss4271]

Excellent talent, skill and precision.

[@flavieflo848]

Thats simply amazing..

[@anne-marienordin7636]

Fantastic!👏👏👏

[@feichannel]

They really delivered 🤩

[@helenakove2]

In the extended trot, it looked like he was floating🤩

[@joebloggs619]

Very elegant horses and riders. Quite an art.

[@vickidorminey8985]

Just beautiful ❤️

[@Waffles84]

Bravo 👏 How lovely!’

[@monicaswavel6074]

Beautiful

[@kathleenkisner958]

💕 That was amazingly beautiful 💕💕💕

[@rachaelrogers2104]

Simply the top leg action ever!!

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Exemplary riding, happy horse! I have not enjoyed watching a test this much for a very long time.

[@piakonkol2329]

Such a beauty

[@bettye444]

I am new at watching and appreciating this sport. Wish I knew more because reading the other comments make me feel blind ignorant.