On our 169th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is supported by NAF this month, we caught up with British dressage legend Carl Hester shortly after his return from the European Dressage Championships. Carl talks in regards to the highs and lows for the British squad in France, plus what’s subsequent for him, together with the younger horses he’s most enthusiastic about. We hope you take pleasure in listening.
Episode 169 of our common audio service The Horse & Hound Podcast, which this month is supported by NAF, is now reside and options dressage celebrity Carl Hester.
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On this episode we caught up with the British dressage legend the day after he had ridden his freestyle take a look at with Fame on the 2025 European Dressage Championships, which have been held in Crozet, France. This was Carl’s thirteenth European Championships and he talks in regards to the highs and lows for the British squad in France, how judging is altering, plus what is perhaps subsequent for him.
Then Jennifer Welsh, digital advertising supervisor at NAF, chats to Carl in an advertisment function about his lengthy relationship with the corporate, plus how he retains his horses blissful and wholesome whereas away at worldwide competitions, and a few of the younger horses he’s most enthusiastic about.
“It’s laborious to remain motived as you become older, however I nonetheless love using in order that’s not a difficulty for me in any respect. There are a few different gives on the desk… however for now issues keep it up just about as regular” – Carl Hester on what’s is perhaps subsequent
Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 169
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Carl Hester and Fame on the 2025 European Dressage Championships.
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Carl Hester using Fame on the European Dressage Championships 2023.
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Britain win crew silver on the 2025 European Dressage Championships.
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Carl Hester and Uthopia on the 2011 European Championships, the place they received two particular person silvers and crew gold. Credit score: Alamy
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