Even gold medallists need a wingman, plus other things the horse world is talking about

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Tokyo Olympics dressage freestyle: Charlotte Dujardin takes bronze
Charlotte Dujardin takes bronze in the individual final, the freestyle, at the Tokyo Olympics.
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1. Behind this great woman is a great man

The saying “behind every great man is a great woman” can be traced back to the 1940s, before being adopted as a slogan for the 1960/70s feminist movement, but it can easily be turned on its head when you look at the friendship between Charlotte Dujardin and her best mate Ian Cast. While being based with Carl Hester means Charlotte is riding alongside one of the world’s top trainers day-in day-out, her right-hand man Ian is always on hand when she needs him. We spoke to the successful dressage trainer to find out more about his life as Charlotte’s wingman…

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.