Expect to see energy and precision riding from carls team of riders and horses. Valegro has captured hearts across the world, in these videos we celebrate his incredible career and pay tribute to this wonderful horse. My friend has had a couple of lessons with carl hester, but this was organised through hartpury college so im not sure if he gives lessons to the public. Carls dressage masterclass, the hoys live zone for the rider signings, the dressage future elite championship, entry to the topspec arena and a huge 12hrs worth of. For young riders, they are riding at prix st georges level, and its pretty difficult. I do think that carl hester and du jardins ride were among the best in the olympics and their rides were awarded appropriately. Get an inside look at this british dressage greats first clinic in america. The key to feeling safe and in control, whatever your pace or discipline, lies in your core strength. Carl came to vancouver in 2018 to do a masterclass.
So what do i mean by soundness and sanity it is the soundness and the sanity of the horse that are the most. Kim king reports on the event and what she has taken home from the clinic. The following 2 years working at shannon equestrian gained chloe a lot of experience riding and competing a variety of youngsters. Leaning back with carl hester dressage training tv. One of britains most successful dressage riders, carl hester mbe is an olympic gold medallist and multimedallist at european and world. In this session, hester and uthopia work at intermediate level. Carl hester, top british dressage rider and trainer.
Part 2 of 2 part 2 of 2 carl hester on uthopia in the london olympic honor round before an enthusiastically cheering crowd after winning team gold medal, the first dressage medal for great britain in the 100year history of the games and. It is gymnastics for horses and all horses can benefit from it, as they are more likely to stay sound with a long, stretchy neck, soft body and easy movement. Improve this and youll become a better, more effective rider in an instant. Carl hester, mbe born 29 june 1967 in cambridgeshire, england is a british dressage rider competing at olympic level. If you are unfamiliar with carl, he just got over 80% in the gp at the cdi5 in hickstead with the lovely stallion uthopia and deserved it. His masterclass was completely amazing never miss the chance to attend.
After a twoday session at pineland farm in maine, u. During this time chloe bought a 5 year old who she trained to advanced with help from charlotte. Carl hester and nip tuck make it a hattrick at keysoe carl hester and nip tuck continue form, finishing with a hattrick at keysoe equestrian centre, bedfordshire. Carl hester derriere equestrian equine riding underwear. Improve your riding position from the comfort of your home. Carl hester the making of a grand prix horse youtube.
And thats lucky for us, because the man is a fountain of knowledge. Well it really doesnt get much more exciting than this in the world of derriere. The video above shows carl hester and uthopia riding kur at london 2012 olympics. Oct, 2015 this is a short mini clip taken from a full feature video viewable on dto. Austin webster did an amazing job riding his horse at the carl hester masterclass in wellington florida. An evening with carl hester certainly provided riders of all levels with plenty of insight of tips to keep in mind when working at home. Olympic gold medalist carl hester explains what is needed to excel at the equestrian discipline of dressage. Carl hester pictured at bolesworth international olympic gold medallist carl hester mbe is the holder of more than 65 national dressage titles. As of 8 august 2012 the federation equestre internationale fei rank him 12th in the world riding uthopia. Dressage is a journey, a hilarious one, at carl hesters. Carl hesterprice of horses, importance of training, spirit. Feb 26, 2018 carl hester likes to buy horses when theyre youngif they dont cost a lot it leaves money for what he regards as most important, training. Olympic gold medallist carl hester shares his five essential tips to successful training.
Carl hester and hawtins delicato a study of balance. Carl hesterprice of horses, importance of training. Jul 29, 2008 carl hester is a british dressage rider who made his reputation on a hot thoroughbred cross named escapado. Thank god teammate and partner charlotte dujardin was really good through it. Carl hester and richard davison help two m level riders get the most.
Carl hester masterclass at caledon equestrian centre in canada. My favourite one of his horses in uthopia who happens to be the the horse he rode at the olympics, i dont know if you get this program in america but if you do watch at home with carl hester, it is all about his yard, his and charlottes riding, training and looking after the horses ect worth a watch. Official face book page of carl hester mbe olympic gold medalist. This is dressage training with carl hester and charlotte dujardin by josie le grice on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. It was two parts dressage and one part standup show, and given the standing ovation hester received its safe to say the crowd appreciated both performances. He might not be riding his horses in extreme hyperflexion, but hes not shy to play the political game by supporting the riders that do. Fivetime british olympian carl hester revealed no secrets to success as he explained his approach to training horses during his first public clinic appearance in the united states. Carl hester talks to digital horse brand ambassador lily chandler about grand prix horses and how to know if they are going to make it to the top. Two years later he was britains highest placed dressage rider, making the final at the barcelona olympics on giorgione. It was an evening of rare treats for the enthusiastic home crowd at the college equestrian centre.
He started working at the fortune centre of riding therapy at age 19 and won his first young. An inside look at carl hesters training system dressage. Carl hester every transition counts downward transitions are crucial tools especially for young horses which are often used to help build strength, develop balance and get the horse off his forehand. Tailor your training like dressage supremo carl hester, using his 10 top tips from your horse live. Nov 05, 2014 olympic gold medalist carl hester explains what is needed to excel at the equestrian discipline of dressage. Carl hester, riding since he was 9, riding in a saddle since he was 16love him.
Now carl hester thinks we need to show up and support totilas let me roll my eyes for a few minutes. This book is lavishly illustrated, combining neverbeforeseen images of valegros early days and at home with carl hester. Carl hester helping jane karol with sunshine tours piaffe. The yard is as busy as ever with horses at every stage of their competition careers, its always exciting to see them progressing through the levels with. Dressage training with carl hester and charlotte dujardin on. Carl hester blog i want to wish a very happy christmas and a peaceful new year to all the friends, followers and team at saracen horse feeds. The masterclass took place in the stadium of the adequan global dressage festival on feb.
Jump straight to the latest news about carl hester. Why not check out his advice on how to improve your flatwork. Dressage training to increase your scores by carl hester and. At 19, carl got his lucky break when he went to ride for the german bechtolsheimer family, and made his first british team at the age of 22. Thats a pretty fancy pair of hacks, carl hester riding delicato, vanessa way on freestyle, read about vanessa and how she is helping reshape the future of dressage in her country. Carl hester is a british dressage rider who made his reputation on a hot thoroughbred cross named escapado. Carl hester and charlotte dujardin work their magic in this 15 minute masterclass where we get a sneak peak into their training system and how it all works.
Training tips, strategies and philosophies from this fivetime olympian and worldclass horseman last october, the longawaited new england dressage associations fall symposium with carl hester began with a flurry of anticipation. How quickly the years go by, already the focus is now firmly on tokyo 2020, with rio and london now glorious memories. Carls constructive tips for the younghorse riders fit perfectly with a saturday lunch demonstration organized by usef young horse coach christine traurig. I expect that this book will be something i really love as it is all about my passion horses.
Hes even got their daily routine posted on his website. The evening finished with carl answering audience questions, before everyone set out into the night to make their way home. Rendering carl hester speechless the chronicle of the horse. Learn how carl trains his horses from the beginning of their careers through to grand prix and apply his expert tips to your own riding. Carl hester mbe is one of britains top dressage riders and trainers. We have been feeding our horses since the beginning of this century on their feed and the results speak for themselves. Mount holyoke equestrian centre, south hadley, massachusetts ticket information.
Training with carl hester summer 2011 dueck dressage. Carl is a highly regarded trainer and in carl hesters fantastic elastic masterclass he demonstrates his training techniques with five horses of differing levels, including valegro and movistar. The ideal upbringing for a young rider is to learn to ride on trained horses. I have been asked to expound on my experience this summer training with carl hester in great britain. Carl and charlotte have had a very positive impact on our local dressage community. Training advice from novice to grand prix hester, carl, ellison, polly on. Most of this is copiedjust thought it would be helpful whether you are just starting out in dressage, want to improve your dressage for eventing, or are an experienced dressage competitor, carl hester s clear and easy to understand advice includes useful tips to help every rider improve their horses way of going. Carl hester won the 1985 national young rider championship just 18 months after taking up dressage. For example, check what size the arena will be and measure one out the same size at home to practise the test in, or if you usually work in a school, but the competition is on grass, practise riding the test on grass. A, carl travelled to the the caledon equestrian centre for a masterclass in canada on 21 22 october 2017. Feb 22, 2017 at carl hesters yard in gloucestershire county, there is a weekly routine that charlotte said shocks many for its chilled out nature. After learning the ropes from top coaches in germany, he began training horses and ultimately. Six horse and rider combinations came in and for a continuous three hours carl taught the riders, entertained a standing room only audience and was,as always, full of practical wisdom. April 9, 2017 the second day of sh productions west coast dressage convention with carl hester continued to focus on the importance of basics up through the levels.
Pammy hutton does dressage lessons at talland, her riding school in gloucestershire and dressage clinics elsewhere. Carl shared his extensive dressage training knowledge and insight. Elite dressage rider carl hester s 35 top tips on everything dressage from finding the right horse, to training and stable management techniques. Dressage fundamentals rooted in the german training scalerhythm, relaxation, contact, impulsion. Carl hester the master original acrylic on canvas 60. Photography karie alderman fivetime british olympian and gold medalist carl hester doesnt keep secrets about how he cares for, develops, and trains the horses in his care. Carl hester helps you to plan the next stage of your horses education as your horses training progresses, its important to start to look for a more advanced understanding of the work hes doing and a change in his outline. In this video olympian carl hester talks to us about how he carefully selects a dressage horse for his training program and what key points he. To win team gold at the london 2012 olympics was a dream come true. Carl hester explains an exercise to student jade ellery riding porsches eloy. Watch as carl hester rides uthopia, an 8yearold dutch warmblood by metall, with the expert coaching of germanbased jean bemelmans, current coach of the french dressage team. May 23, 2017 the key saddle in the pds carl hester collection and forms the basis of the range.
Each session starts with 15 to 20 minutes of stretching followed by 4045 minutes of schooling for the grand prix horses. Holy trot batman this horse is absolutely incredible. In addition to his own position on the 2016 british olympic team aboard nip tuck, he was also the trainer of all the other british riders who clinched the team silver medal in rio. Training tips from the master carl hester weve compiled a list of useful tips that highlight the easy to understand training advice this fivetime olympian has become known for during his illustrious career. In an interview published in new zealand horse and pony, hester speaks with candor about his unusual background and development as a professional.
Team gbs carl hester determined to shed dressage of elitist. British olympian carl hester is on an educational tour in north america. April 8, 2017 the west coast dressage convention, presented by sh productions, kicked off on saturday with a full day of education from the headline clinician, olympic gold medalist carl hester mbe. Jun 30, 2014 he might not be riding his horses in extreme hyperflexion, but hes not shy to play the political game by supporting the riders that do. Apr 09, 2016 choosing a dressage horse is not easy at any level. Hester reiterated that the quality of the connection is paramount to achieving success in each movement from the young horses up to. Hosted in the beautiful town of del mar, california, auditors were treated to six lessons highlighting training through. View carl hesters biography elite dressage rider carl hesters 35 top tips on everything dressage from finding the right horse, to training and stable management techniques. Carl hester analyses his gps test michael at the euros aachen fei european championships 2015 duration.
Carl did a great job of making even the higher level horses relevant to the everyday. Carl hester, riding since he was riding in a saddle since he was him. Aug 07, 2012 the painting of a postbox in honour of carl hester s win, alongside laura bechtolsheimer and charlotte dujardin, in the team dressage at greenwich park on tuesday is going to be a little more. Carl hester helps you to plan the next stage of your horses education as your horses training progresses, its important to start to look for a more advanced understanding of the work hes doing and a. The equestrian helmet carl hester and uthopiaawwee xox.
If you learn to ride on trained horses, you develop your feel quicker. An inside look at carl hesters training system dressage today. We find out what it is like to spend a day on his yard, courtesy of his sponsor suregrow, well known for their expertise in. Dressage masterclass with carl hester and charlotte dujardin. The only way to improveinfluence horses paces is to ride forward in a balanced way. If you are new to the forums, you must login or register a free account before you can post. Enhance your dressage with advice from carl hester your. Equestrian life training tips from the master carl hester. Hester has olympic, world and european championship gold, silver and bronze medals to his credit.
Hosted in the beautiful town of del mar, california, auditors were treated to six lessons highlighting training through the levels from 4yearolds to grand prix. Photo by sara bradley they schooled canter pirouettes, and we were reminded to never finish the pirouette with a hard one, meaning, after a small pirouette is ridden it is wise to ride a larger one, to train the horse to continue after the challenge is over. I was just shattered, shocked, worried, so much resting on our shoulders. Carl also says that when he once asked his vet the best way to keep his horses sound, the reply was keep them moving turnout and hacking essential, they arent designed to stand in stables 247 or to work in schools day in day out. At 19, carl got his lucky break when he went to ride for the german bechtolsheimer. Carl hester mbe to deliver the dressage masterclass at.