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‘He's a dream'

NAF FIVE STAR HARTPURY FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE Premier League

CARL HESTER and Fame are what you could call a match made in heaven - or Hartpury. It was here that they made their debut as a partnership together, in January this year, and they returned this week to claim the Premier League grand prix in fine style.

Carl has made no secret of the fact that he's head over heels about this horse, and with every ride - and every win - his love for Fiona Bigwood's 13-year-old Bordeaux stallion grows.

“He's talented

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