Welcome to In the Rider’s Words – where you get an exclusive look into the lives, passions, and journeys of our riders. In this series of interviews and behind-the-scenes videos, we’ll take you beyond the the winning test to discover the stories that drive their love for dressage and their horses. Get to know the faces, personalities, and experiences that make each rider unique.
Get to know Carl Hester
From other sports he enjoys, and his favourite place on earth to his favourite recipe, NAF get to know Carl away from the dressage arena.
Journey to the top: Becky Moody
This 11-minute documentary created by LeMieux, follows International Dressage Rider, Becky Moody's, journey to the top of equestrian sport. It's a story about learning by doing, refusing to quit, and the vital support of family and the home team. She holds over 13 International wins and more than 30 National titles, as well as an Olympic medal.
Abi Lyle: Mindset Matters
Host Sam Gerrard-May talks to Irish Olympian Abi Lyle and Jo Alderton of Flying Changes Coaching about achieving confidence and a medal winning mindset on the BD Fanzone at the LeMieux National Dressage Championships 2024.
Natasha Baker & Laura Tomlinson: Medallist Mums
On the BD Fanzone, Sam Gerrard-May talks to Olympic individual medallist Laura Tomlinson and Paralympic multi-medalled superstar Natasha Baker on balancing horses with family life.
This or That with Myles Graham
We played a game of This or That with Junior rider Myles Graham at the 2023 National Dressage Championships!
BETTALIFE catch up with Abi Lyle
National Championships class sponsors BETTALIFE sat down to chat with Irish Olympic dressage rider Abi Lyle.
This or That with Gracie Catling
At the National Dressage Championships in 2023 we played a game of This or That with international rider Gracie Catling!
BD Fanzone with Gareth & Ruby Hughes
Fresh from the FEI European Championships in Riesenbeck, team gold medallist and all-round British legend Gareth Hughes joins Sam Lloyd on the BD Fan Zone alongside his superstar daughter Ruby. Listen to two generations of British Dressage in conversation.
Georgia Wilson on the BD Fanzone
Georgia started riding when she was two years old after her mum was advised by Georgia’s physio that it would help with her balance. Joining the squad in Herning for the 2022 World Championships and qualifying for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Hear her story!