Valegro a rising star gives a fascinating insight into the making of a worldclass dressage horse by one of the worlds most accomplished, respected and successful dressage riders and trainers, carl hester. But in her book the girl on the dancing horse she reveals that she was knocked for six when trainer carl hester announced he planned to cash in on valegros success by selling the horse she. In this, the third book in the childrens series, valegro, blueberry to his friends, is continuing his dressage career. In an unprecedented career, he has gone from rejection to concurrent olympic, world and european gold and a world no 1 ranking leaving a trail of broken world records in his wake. Valegro didnt have much of a chance at the start, his ownertrainer carl hester gave him a second chance at life. I bought this book as a gift for my friend who took care of my horse while i was ill being treated for cancer. Valegro by carl hester, 9781908990532, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Superstar dressage horse who made all our hearts flutter in the last two olympics. But in her book the girl on the dancing horse she reveals that she was knocked for six when trainer carl hester announced he planned to cash in on valegro s success by selling the horse she knows.
Mount holyoke equestrian centre, south hadley, massachusetts ticket information. The official biography of valegro, the recordbreaking horse ridden by charlotte dujardin to olympic, world and european glory. Valegros gold medal rush at london 2012 enraptured millions and spawned a new name for dressage horse dancing. Valegro still working his magic by cheering up the lovely amelie, who was granted a wish through. Valegro blueberry to his friends is continuing his dressage career. It is a surprisingly relatable story that she shares with humor, honesty and emotional detail. Valegrochampion horse carl hester i chose this book because it the front cover intrigued me by the beautiful horse with his eyes wide open and his ears pricked forward. A trainer in worldwide demand he is the author of carl hester. I was thrilled when it arrived, it truly is a magnificent book. Valegro going for gold the blueberry stories book five. In her memoir, the girl on the dancing horse, legendary british olympic dressage competitor charlotte dujardin details the highs and lows of her illustrious riding career. Sep 28, 2015 valegro by carl hester, 9781908990532, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The wait is over for carl hesters latest book, valegro, champion horse the official biography of valegro, the recordbreaking horse ridden by charlotte dujardin to olympic, world and european glory.
Aug 03, 2015 saracen horse feeds brand ambassador charlotte dujardin explains what it takes to keep valegro the worlds number 1 dressage horse, fit, happy and healthy in. Book one the blueberry stories 1 paperback carl hester. Valegro, champion horse by carl hester the gaitpost. Hester has olympic, world and european championship gold, silver and bronze medals to his credit. The carl hester website is managed by jmc ltd, 19 stonelee close, chadlington, oxfordshire, ox7 3la. Valegro is full of humour and tricks as he loves to work for the camera. Valegro the legend by carl hester, janet rising nook. This book is lavishly illustrated, combining neverbeforeseen images of valegro s early days and at home with carl hester. We show the full performance of this legendary horse and the complete farewell ceremony with many of valegros companions like charlotte dujardin, carl hester and alan davies. Making it happen, real life dressage and down to earth dressage. From gangly youngster to the best the world has ever seen, this is the heartwarming story of the horse that. Dec 16, 2016 we show the full performance of this legendary horse and the complete farewell ceremony with many of valegro s companions like charlotte dujardin, carl hester and alan davies.
Valegro a rising star exclusive signed copies carl hester. As the dressage world continues to grapple with the retirement of its biggest star, valegro, leave it to carl hester to remind us that we humans are not the only ones feeling the void. This book is lavishly illustrated, combining neverbeforeseen images of valegros early days and at home with carl hester. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Valegro going for gold is the fifth book in the blueberry stories, written by one of the most admired and respected dressage riders and trainers in the world, carl hester. British dressage rider who won the 2012 olympic gold in the team dressage competition in london. Valegro is nothing short of a worldwide phenomenon.
Carl, charlotte and valegro pt 1 badminton horse trials 2008. Valegro born 5 july 2002 is a gelding ridden by the british equestrian charlotte dujardin in the sport of dressage. An inside look at carl hesters training system dressage today. Valegro the early years continues blueberrys story in his own words and not only tells his life before he became famous, but gives an insight into one of the worlds top dressage yards, together with all its inhabitants. Feb 28, 2018 valegro going for gold is the fifth book in the blueberry stories, written by one of the most admired and respected dressage riders and trainers in the world, carl hester. Nicknamed blueberry, he is owned by carl hester in partnership with roly. Jan 05, 2017 i bought this book as a gift for my friend who took care of my horse while i was ill being treated for cancer. Official face book page of carl hester mbe olympic gold medalist. Following the international success of the book, valegro champion horse, that follows his story from humble beginning to worldwide stardom, we are delighted to announce, in what we believe is a first in the equestrian world, that valegro champion horse, has been translated into japanese, and is now available eith. He is the best dressage horse the world has ever seen, and possibly the best horse. Valegro by carl hester exclusive signed copies last few copies. Carl, charlotte and valegro pt 1 badminton horse trials 2008 by twopuddingslu7. Anyone who has ever wondered about the life of a topclass dressage horse will enjoy these stories, with exclusive extras containing carls take on his horses, training and competitions, questions to add another.
He has brought people to the sport, and thanks to him, people want to do dressage. Mar 31, 2020 carl hester is a fivetime olympian and a true horseman. British dressage gold medallist carl hester talks about valegro, his. Apr 01, 2017 as the dressage world continues to grapple with the retirement of its biggest star, valegro, leave it to carl hester to remind us that we humans are not the only ones feeling the void. Charlotte dujardins memoir tells of despair after boyfriend. The second book in the blueberry stories documents his phenomenal rise to fame, brought to life by his trainer and coowner, carl hester, told to. Valegroa rising star by carl hester mbe fhs overdrive. For enquiries about products on the online shop contact. Carl hester, who had the vision to bring together the potential of a young rider. Valegro a rising star is the longawaited book three about the story of valegro, the most successful and famous dressage horse in the world.
Anyone who has ever wondered about the life of a topclass dressage horse will enjoy these stories, with exclusive extras containing carls take on his horses. Valegro champion horse carl hester i chose this book because it the front cover intrigued me by the beautiful horse with his eyes wide open and his ears pricked forward. Valegro the early years ebook written by carl hester. Feb 05, 2019 she begins by sharing memories from her childhood spent aboard ponies and describes her path to reach the status of dressage superstar with the help of mentor and british olympian carl hester and her celebrated mount valegro. Follow blueberrys amazing journey as he works hard to follow his dream of becoming the best dressage horse the world has ever seen. Carl hester analyses his gps test michael at the euros aachen fei european championships 2015 by fei. Saracen horse feeds brand ambassador charlotte dujardin explains what it takes to keep valegro the worlds number 1 dressage horse, fit, happy and healthy in. Beautifully written with the most stunning photographs. This book is lavishly illustrated, combining neverbeforeseen images of valegros early days and at home with carl hester in an unprecedented career, valegro has gone from rejection to leaving a trail of broken world records in his wake. Apr 09, 2018 but in her book the girl on the dancing horse she reveals that she was knocked for six when trainer carl hester announced he planned to cash in on valegros success by selling the horse she. This, book one of the blueberry stories, tells of the trials, tribulations, adventures and characters valegro meets along the way to success in a childfriendly fictional format. Nicknamed blueberry, he is owned by carl hester in partnership with roly luard. As of 8 august 2012 the federation equestre internationale fei rank him 12th in the world riding uthopia.
Carl hester analyses his gps test michael at the euros aachen fei european championships 2015. The legend is the sixth and final book in the blueberry series, specially written for all readers, young and old, who have been captivated by the most successful dressage horse of all time valegro. This beautiful book hits the shops tomorrow 17th september 12015 and includes 250. Valegro by carl hester exclusive signed copies last. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read valegro the early years.
A series will follow and includes a learning and technical aspect to pass on some equestrian knowledge in a fun and friendly way, edited to key stage 2 to make them. Hester of course acquired valegro as a raw 2yearold prospect, eventually tasking his development to an aspiring young groom named charlotte dujardin. Written from the viewpoint of blueberry valegro himself, with his own take on. She is a massive fan of karl hester and of valegro so i pre ordered this book immediately. Valegro loves to make his own hay tea and when he walks down the driveway he will kick the apple trees until the apples fall if there is not one on the ground. He is a double world champion in dressage, he won grand prix special and grand prix freestyle at the world equestrian games in 2014. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Dressage icon charlotte dujardin shares her story dressage. In addition to his own position on the 2016 british olympic team aboard nip tuck, he was also the trainer of all the other british riders who clinched the team silver medal in rio.
The wait is over for carl hester s latest book, valegro, champion horse the official biography of valegro, the recordbreaking horse ridden by charlotte dujardin to olympic, world and european glory. Valegro the little horse with the big dream tells the tale of his adventures from the day he arrives at carls yard and the characters blueberry m. The little horse with the big dream by carl hester. Boeken van carl hester koop je eenvoudig online bij. The second book in the blueberry stories documents his phenomenal rise to fame, brought to life by his trainer and coowner, carl hester, told to equestrian author janet rising. Everyone has heard of the most famous dressage horse in the world, star of two olympic games, known at home as blueberry. Valegro s gold medal rush at london 2012 enraptured millions and spawned a new name for dressage horse dancing. Carl hester demonstration badminton horse trials 2006 by twopuddingslu7. In an unprecedented career, he has gone from rejection to concurrent olympic, world and european gold and a world no 1 ranking leaving a trail o. Valegro, known to his friends as blueberry, is the star character in this series of childrens books.
Valegro is nothing short of a worldwide phenomenon, a horse who has taken the sporting world by storm. Jul 28, 2017 valegro the early years ebook written by carl hester. With the help of blueberrys friends human and equine and his special canine friend, lulu readers. The legend is the sixth and final book in the blueberry series, specially written for all readers, young and. Written by owner, inspirational trainer and top equestrian, carl hester. She begins by sharing memories from her childhood spent aboard ponies and describes her path to reach the status of dressage superstar with the help of mentor and british olympian carl hester and her celebrated mount. The first in a series for children that tells the reallife story of valegro, known to his friends as blueberry. The legend, is the sixth and final book in the blueberry series, specially written for all readers, young and old, who have been captivated by the most successful dressage horse of all time valegro. If youve ever wondered how valegro started off, and what life is like if youre a horse on carl hesters yard and indeed if youre a dog, a guinea fowl, or a human then this is the book for you. Carl hester mbe is one of the greatest ever equestrians, having ridden in 4 olympics culminating in leading great britain to gold medal victory at london 2012. Carl hester, mbe born 29 june 1967 in cambridgeshire, england is a british dressage rider competing at olympic level. I expect that this book will be something i really love as it is all about my passion horses.
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