GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE
1st Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) on Imhotep
2nd Lottie Fry (GBR) on Everdale
3rd Becky Moody (GBR) on Jagerbomb
Winning owners: Carl Hester and Coral Ingham
Breeder: T Huizing
Groom: Francesca Gorni
London International, ExCeL London
CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN missed out on competing at the London International (LIHS) last year as she was pregnant with her daughter Isabella, but she wasn’t going to miss out for a second time. She produced a commanding display aboard 10-year-old gelding Imhotep to take top honours on a score of 89.46%, this time cheered on by a clapping Isabella.
“I was so sad to miss last year, but to be back riding here makes me so proud and riding in front of a home crowd is incredible – it’s everyone’s dream to ride here,” said a beaming Charlotte.
“It makes me so emotional to think about what I’ve achieved this year. I honestly didn’t think I’d be riding having had Isabella in March. It’s been fantastic – the best year ever.”
Despite being a vast building, the team at the ExCel have done a remarkable job in recreating the intimate feeling that was so synonymous with the show’s old venue Olympia.
It was certainly an intimidating, electric atmosphere for a young grand prix horse to enter for his first indoor show, but Charlotte used all of her experience to give “Pete” confidence and produce an almost flawless test.
Denne historien er fra December 21, 2023-utgaven av Horse & Hound.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra December 21, 2023-utgaven av Horse & Hound.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Gemirande provides 24-carat magic
Venetia Williams sparkles again in the December Gold Cup and jockey brothers dead-heat
‘Happy hunting, everyone'
“The season for talks, dinners and parties has finally arrived for Tessa Waugh, whose distress about the snags of middle age fades away with some rousing festive spirits
'Monaco deserved this victory
Seemingly destined always to play the bridesmaid’s role, Harrie Smolders’ great partner Monaco finally tops an incidentpacked Rolex grand prix
'It had to end sometime'
The closure of beloved Hampshire saddlery Calcutt Sons is a loss to the hunting and wider equestrian worlds, as Octavia Pollock reports
'You couldn't want for more
The Ludlow's peaceful country makes for a day in \"hunting paradise\"
The greatest gift of all
Christmas is fast approaching and while we all like a bit of tinsel, the festive season is also a perfect time for giving to a horse charity. Niki Hinman finds out some of the options
Winter him well
A horse's winter routine can differ dramatically from his summer structure but what’s the knock-on effect? Ellie Hughes asks vets how to optimise routine management for the season
Neat feet
Excellent hoof care is a year-round concern but the winter months present their own problems. Richard Stephenson MRCVS explains the seasonal challenges afoot and how to stay one step ahead
In bygone days
Modern vets have much scientific knowledge behind them, but what about their forebears? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS opens up the world of Victorian vets in London
'When I joined the Pony Club it was just two boys and 48 girls'
Pepsi Kohler on being delightfully outnumbered by girls in the Pony Club, a leg-up from a royal and the H&H advert that changed his life
