Yeesh. Six horses at one hour a day with each... If that's accurate, it's no wonder she doesn't have a good partnership with her horses. That has to be built. Yes professionals have grooms, but certainly not to do everything- a good rider is the one ultimately responsible for the horse. Are there any interviews available with Charlotte about her riding or any pictures/video that shows her being affectionate to her horses?
The've been a couple of clips of her petting a horse when someone else was riding it, or while reciving prizes. Still waiting for a single clip of her caressing her horse while riding, or loosening a girth.
I distincly remember her jumping off her horse last year in Monaco and handling it to her groom without a single look back, a compliment, or as I say, loosening the girth.
And she has responsabilities in Monaco? Because she goes to a couple of parties per year? Yeah, I guess that attending the Rose Ball and the Grand Prix must be exhausting
And the fact that she owns 6 horses doesn't mean she rides them. She probably has payed riders to do most of the job for her.
I still think the same thing I've been thinking for some years now about Charlotte. Very few people in this world are really talented. It must be very difficult for a rich heiress who's born under the spotligh and who has spent her whole life among or has had the chance to meet scores of brilliant talented people (the best designers, the best sportsmen, the best artists, etc...) to accept that as most people are, you are just average talented.
But even so, there are thing about her equestrian career that I really can't understand. Charlotte hasn't been riding for so long. While she was a student she probably rode once or twice a week (I kind of remember her saying something like that in an interview. elle?), and now she's only been back for 3 years. Even the most talented riders, don't take part on such high level events after only 3 years of serious riding. There is not explanation as to why she wants to go that quickly. Does she think she can do better than most people?
Also, it's weird that she said in L'Éperon that she wanted to do to the Olympics. I understand why she said it in her preview interviews. The journalist knew nothing about horses, they probably thought it was an intelligent question, and to answer yes was a boutade, yes, but frankly, most readers wouldn't realize it.
But for L´ Éperon? A magazine written and read by equestrian people? She should have had more sense.
One thing on which I agree with all of you , though: it's wonderful to see how affectionate and caring she is towards Caroline. The complicity between mother and daughter it's obvious, and their relationship looks so effortless and natural. Charlotte looks awfully sweet and loving when she is with her mother. It's wonderful to see them both together.
