Olympics

EQ Paris 2024: Day 3 & 4

The partnership between the two has been continuously growing since the day of Chester’s first ride. In all those years, there have been many miscommunications, mistakes, and misses. It’s the unfortunate thing about a horse of his size, no matter how much you adjust their canter or set them up for the fence, it will never truly be a perfect stride in a course designed for a 16.3. Whilst it’s a price for some, Elizabeth has always kept her faith in the stallion, and no matter how close or far the stride is, they always seem to just make it by.

When interviewed post-round, Elizabeth is asked the same question they’ve asked every rider: “What’s the one piece of advice you’ve kept with you?”

Recalling her pony club coach’s words with a smile, she answers, “To breathe- and keep that f**g leg on!”

The torrential downpour would not get in the way of this final performance. Feu was determined to shine, even if the weather was not in alignment. WEC Calagero, or "Cal", had been with Kismet for many years, and it was decided he would be retiring after the Olympics. The duo was striving for one last great score. After the Olympics, Cal would be standing at stud. The Hanoverian stallion has a pedigree to die for, and a competition career to impress. We can't wait to see what the future brings.