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Four top British riders will be in action at the Horses & Dreams CDI4 show in Hagen, Germany, over the next few days. As one of the first major international dressage shows to go ahead in Europe since the latest coronavirus lockdown and equine herpes virus wreaked havoc on the calendar, Hagen is set to be an exciting showdown as a stellar line-up of riders ramp up their efforts for Olympic selection. We bring you some of the most exciting combinations to keep your eyes out for over the next few days. A live stream is available via ClipMyHorse.
British riders in Hagen
This week’s guest on the Horse & Hound Podcast is none other than Charlotte Dujardin, the reigning Olympic dressage champion, and winner of many medals riding the legendary Valegro, and more recently Mount St John Freestyle. She has an enviable string of horses in training, too, from four-year-olds right up to her current grand prix horses, Freestyle and Gio, and rides up to 11 horses every day – even in lockdown. But 2020 gave Charlotte a new experience, as an owner rather than just a rider, after she passed the ride on her now 12-year-old Jazz x Contango gelding En Vogue to Carl Hester.
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Horse & Hound magazine, on sale Thursday, 31 December, is our annual reader issue, including a look back at your nostalgic memories, how readers overcame adversity during this difficult year and how horses have helped us through, plus your favourite heartwarming moments that have helped raise a smile. This week’s legends of the sport nostalgic feature looks back at the career of William Fox-Pitt’s brilliant equine partner Tamarillo. We also have an exclusive interview with Olympic gold medallist Scott Brash and a full report from the National Grand Prix Championships, plus H&H columnist Carl Hester shares his thoughts on the show, among much more.
Alex Harrison on Diamond Hill at the National Grand Prix Championships 2020. Credit: KEVIN SPARROW
Over this festive season, we are shining a light on up-and-coming talent across the equestrian disciplines. These are riders you really need to keep an eye out for during the 2021 season.
Alex Harrison admits that he didn’t have a typical horsey upbringing, but it certainly hasn’t held him back from reaching the top of the sport.
“I didn’t start riding until I was about 11, then when I was 12 we bought a cheap off-the-track racehorse. I don’t think I even had a saddle at first – I spent a lot of time hacking down the road in a headcollar, wearing my school uniform,” remembers Alex, 23.