Carl Hester’s two grand prix stars [VIDEO]

H&H caught up with Carl Hester at the LeMieux British Dressage National Championships to find out about his two rides in this afternoon’s grand prix.

Carl also tells us why he has withdrawn his top contender for tomorrow’s grand prix freestyle, allowing Michael Eilberg to snatch the lead by less than 1%, while Daniel Watson sneaks into the top 10 with Fideramber.

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