The gang at London Horse Present on Thursday (15 December) had been handled to an illustration by Lottie Fry and her coach, Anne van Olst, earlier than watching Lottie win the World Cup grand prix. Carl Hester additionally joined Anne and Lottie for a part of the speak.
Lottie rode the four-year-old permitted stallion Nalegro, who’s by Painted Black and out of Jalegrofleur, a full-sister to double Olympic champion Valegro, who was bred by the van Olsts.
“Valegro was referred to as Blueberry, so we name him Blackberry,” mentioned Anne.
Lottie commented: “It is a massive ambiance for him however he seems like he’s coping properly and he’ll be one other 12 months older after at the present time. He offers me the sensation of a future grand prix horse, that’s for positive.
“Character is essential and he’s exhibiting me at this time he has a extremely high character. I feel he’s having fun with himself in right here. He likes to work, likes to study new issues and finds every little thing really easy. He has a lot energy in his little physique and manages to manage it in a tremendous method for a four-year-old. No matter I ask, he tries to do it.”
Carl joked about the truth that the van Olsts bought him Valegro and he made the contact that resulted in Lottie going to experience for them – “hopefully I paid them again by promoting them Lottie!”
On Nalegro, he added: “Valegro was well-known in his day for his canter. His canter all the time scored 10s when he was doing younger horse lessons. With Nalegro, you get the identical feeling that this horse is able to 10s due to the unbelievable energy in his hindleg and suspension. Taking a look at a four-year-old, you’re seeing a phenomenal pure canter. Think about what the canter goes to appear like when he’s learnt to do flying modifications or pirouettes. You may train most horses that, however in case you have a canter like that they usually study, you’ve gotten the potential for 10s.”
Lottie’s each day routine
Throughout their demo on the London Horse Present, Lottie Fry and Anne van Olst additionally gave some perception into their lives at dwelling. The van Olsts have about 75 horses below saddle and Lottie, who has been there eight and a half years, rides 14 horses most days.
Anne defined: “Lottie has 18 on her checklist and he or she has an excellent crew round to assist her, so in the future they’re hacking, one other day being lunged, however largely she is coaching 14 horses a day. I experience within the morning and Lottie and I prepare for 5 hours collectively each afternoon.”
The Danish Olympian paid tribute to Lottie’s work ethic and fervour for the game, in addition to her need to continue to learn.
“She rides all these grand prix horses – she has eight in the meanwhile – but additionally three- and four-year-olds and he or she does the primary horse within the morning with the identical ardour as quantity 14 on the finish. That’s why she’s world champion. And typically I say, I do know you’re world champion, however it’s a must to do that or that otherwise!”
Lottie added: “Whenever you find it irresistible and you like the horses and the coaching, each horse motivates you and also you study one thing from each horse on daily basis. You by no means cease studying and it’s inspiring to experience all day on daily basis. If I may have my method, I wouldn’t sleep, I’d simply hold going all evening as properly!”
Carl drew parallels between Lottie and double Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin, saying: “Each have the killer intuition for competing. Most riders, should you mentioned you’ve acquired to go down the tunnel into the world and get 85%, it might tip them over the sting. However with Lottie and Charlotte, once they go down, they go for it.
“Dressage has to look harmonious and light-weight, but it surely additionally entails taking dangers if you’d like eights, nines, 10s. Lottie is a type of riders who can take dangers, therefore why she’s the present world champion.”
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