
Carl Hester
H&H dressage columnist
One of Britain’s most successful dressage riders and trainers, Carl Hester MBE is an Olympic gold medallist and multi-medallist at European and world championships. He is also the holder of more than 65 national dressage titles and is responsible for the development of the outstanding partnership of Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro. A regular Horse & Hound columnist, you can read Carl’s views in the magazine or H&H VIP members can view them online below. Find out how to join H&H VIP
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Carl Hester: ‘Riesenbeck was like a rock concert – the top of top sport’
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Carl Hester: ‘The most exciting British championship team since Valegro’
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Carl Hester: ‘Where would humanity be without horses?’
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Carl Hester: ‘Our dressage stewards deserve more thanks’
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Carl Hester: Abuse towards officials must not be tolerated in any horse sport
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Carl Hester: ‘You can learn so much from watching others’
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Carl Hester: ‘Ensuring equine welfare at all levels – not just among elite horses’
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Carl Hester: ‘Our legendary groom Alan Davies may be stepping back, but I’m not...’
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Carl Hester: ‘Not everyone is gold-medal standard and every rider’s ‘80%’ is different’
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Carl Hester: ‘We must step out of our bubble and see how dressage looks from outside’
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Carl Hester: Is a British dressage tour on the cards for 2023?
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Carl Hester on Burghley’s dressage, forward riding, and when demos don’t go to plan
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Carl Hester on the World Dressage Championships: ‘A mind-blowing competition’
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Carl Hester: ‘Judging should be seen as a profession’
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Carl Hester: ‘The cost of running international shows is eye-opening’
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Carl Hester: ‘Setting the gold standard for UK shows’
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Carl Hester: ‘Riders’ reputation mustn’t influence judges’ marks’
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Carl Hester: ‘Can we recreate Aachen in Britain?’
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Carl Hester: ‘There is no excuse not to ride straight lines and square halts’
