Carl Hester and his Olympic bronze medal-winning horse, Fame, showcased peak form at the Hartpury CDI3* event, winning both the grand prix with a score of 77.3% and the NAF Superflex freestyle at 82.83%. This performance marked their best of the season as they fine-tune preparations for the 2025 European dressage Championships. Carl praised the supportive environment at Hartpury, highlighting the facility’s helpfulness in allowing horses to acclimate before competing and the backing from equine director Phillip Cheetham. Looking ahead, Carl plans one more practice run at Hartpury before the Europeans and is optimistic about the British team’s prospects, especially with strong performances from teammates like Andrew Gould.
Reflecting on the team’s potential, Carl expressed excitement about the opportunities for individual medals at the upcoming championships and is working on refreshing his freestyle music. He emphasized the importance of seizing every chance to compete at the highest level, noting that every year could be his last at the top. The article also mentions Becky Moody’s personal best at Aachen, underscoring the strength and depth of the British dressage team as they prepare for a promising 2025 season.
