The Horse & Hound Podcast 169: Carl Hester reflects on his 13th Europeans, how judging is changing, and what might be next…

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Carl Hester riding Fame at the 2025 European Dressage Championships.
Carl Hester riding Fame at the 2025 European Dressage Championships.
(Image credit: FEI/Leanjo de Koster)

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 about the highs and lows for the British squad in France, plus what’s next for him, including the young horses he’s most excited about. We hope you enjoy listening.

Episode 169 of our popular audio service The Horse & Hound Podcast, which this month is supported by NAF, is now live and features dressage superstar Carl Hester.

Carol Phillips
Carol Phillips
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.