Went to Carl Hester's yard for a demo today!

[rubyrumba]

Lucky lucky me, words just cannot describe how amazing it was. The horses were out of this world, absolutely breathtaking. What a truly genuinely lovely gentleman Carl is, great sense of humour and has such a rapport with all of the horses, the kind of person everyone would want to be friends with!! Charlie Hutton was riding there too.
All of the staff were very friendly and seemed extremely happy, wish I had their job! The yard was outstanding, I am in awe. I want to live there and work there, just want to be there!

 

[YardGeek]

I'M SOOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kerilli]

me too, very jealous. the whole set-up looked amazing on the programmes and i think he has the most wonderful way with his horses. i'm surprised you didn't stow away in a corner somewhere, a desperate little equi-squatter!

 

[lrobson]

wow lucky you, i bet i could imagine what it was like!! i went to mark todds yard and it was unbelievable!! even watched him ride and met all the horses including his badminton winner and although on tv i think he looks fairly small he isnt very sweet horse though his tail was white i was stunned.

 

[rubyrumba]

I'm jealous of the staff, they get to be there every single day!!! Things dreams are made of....

 

[Cazza263]

lucky you - I am verrrrry jealous!

 

[rubyrumba]

Yes they rode quite a few horses while we were there, about 8ish, lost count! Going to be dreaming about it for weeks!

 

[rubyrumba]

Turned it down? Are you mad? Why? I would go there in a heartbeat!

 

[rubyrumba]

How old are you? If you don't mind me asking? Blimey, that is one hard decision to make!!

 

[rubyrumba]

I see what you are saying but??? Was there a job advertised or did you just ask on the off chance?

 

[Festive_Felicitations]

me too, very jealous. the whole set-up looked amazing on the programmes and i think he has the most wonderful way with his horses. i'm surprised you didn't stow away in a corner somewhere, a desperate little equi-squatter!

Equi-squatter! Brilliant idea. Can this be done with your horse? Or is that too obvious?

There is a private yard I'd love to squat at near here. Indoor and outdoor arenas, SJ, mini XC course, lovely fields....sigh

OP - sounds like a lovely day, and something I'd love to do one day....

 

[bananas_22]

Glad you had a good time...I am going for the same thing next weekend, can't wait!!!

 

[JGC]

I have actually just turned green with envy

 

[camilla4]

I have actually just turned green with envy

I'm not sure if there is a shade beyond green but, if there is, I am it......!!!

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

Omg. I am so so so jealous!

How are you all getting the chance to visit his yard?!

 

[Mari]

Some time ago I regularly took a friend down to Carls for 2 days of training every few months as she had no transport. One day he asked me did I have my hat & if so would I like to hack a horse out for him with one of the grooms!