Olympia, The London International Horse Show 2015
Olympia is once again underway with the world’s best competing across each category to take home some of the most coveted prizes in the sport.
Charlotte Dujardin – Winning Without Valegro
European, World and Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin won the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Grand Prix riding Uthopia. World No.1 Dujardin has risen to the top of the game thanks to her incredible partnership with her horse Valegro, however her score of 77.46 on board Uthopia was enough to see her to victory over trainer and mentor Carl Hester (76.60%).
Charlotte Dujardin – FEI World Cup Dressage Grand Prix Winner
Carl Hester Wins Dressage Freestyle
Carl Hester has won the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle. Riding Nip Tuck, Hester scored 83.75% to finish ahead of stable mate, Charlotte Dujardin with The Netherlands’ Hans Peter Minderhoud third.
In a Freestyle test packed with difficult movements, tonight was Hester’s first win at Olympia since his first appearance at the show in 2003.
Carl Hester – Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle Winner
Robert Whitaker Wins Porsche Cayenne Challenge
Robert Whitaker has won The Porsche Cayenne Challenge at London International Horse Show Olympia. Riding USA Today, Whitaker completed the speed course in 50.25 seconds just ahead of William Funnell on 50.40 seconds and Laura Renwick on 50.47 seconds.
Robert Whitaker – The Porsche Cayenne Challenge Winner