Charles Owen Meets Laura Kraut

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Charles Owen Meets ...

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At Charles Owen we are proud to work with some the of the biggest names in equestrian sport. Over the years, we have built close relationships with all our riders, who value the care and attention we put into all our helmets. Their head is quite literally in our hands. To celebrate 110 years of making stylish, high performance helmets we decided to make a podcast, featuring these incredible equestrians. In our exclusive interviews they reveal the highs and lows of their sport, the horses they have loved and lost, and the secret to their success. We hope you enjoy listening.

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Charles Owen Meets Laura Kraut

Charles Owen Meets ...

48 minutes 4 seconds

5 years ago

Charles Owen Meets Laura Kraut

Olympic gold medallist Laura Kraut is one of the biggest names in US showjumping, having ridden for her country for more than two decades and achieved more than 100 grand prix wins.

Laura won team gold in Beijing in 2008, team gold at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, USA and team silver at the World Equestrian Games at Aachen in 2006. She has also competed in eight World Cup Finals and on several Nation’s Cup teams.

Her most famous horse was the quirky, but talented Cedric, who few other riders could conquer. However, Laura formed a very special bond with the horse, who is now happily retired.

Laura divides her time between the USA and her home in the UK, which she shares with her partner and fellow Olympic gold medallist, Nick Skelton.

We caught up with Laura at a competition to chat to her about her horses, her life and her hard-working attitude.

The 54-year-old is still at the top of her game and in this interview she speaks frankly about how the love of her horses and her sport keeps her motivated.

Laura also speaks about:

· How her Charles Owen helmet saved her life when she fell off in a competition and the horse trampled on her head.

· How hard she had to work to make it to the top – working as a groom and earning $10 for every mane she plaited.

· Being selected for the Olympics as an unknown rider when she was 26 years old, and leaving the USA for the very first time.

· Meeting her equestrian idols – and how they inspired her to take up showjumping as a career.

· What made her Olympic gold medal-winning partner Cedric so special.

· The amazing experience of winning gold at the World Equestrian Games in 2018 on home turf.

· How showjumping has changed over the years.

· How she got together with her partner of 14 years, Nick Skelton.

· What makes Nick such an incredible horseman and the positive influence he has had on her riding.

· How she has stayed at the top of her sport for so long – and the importance of a positive mental attitude.

We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we enjoyed making it.

To find out more about the helmets Laura loves – visit www.charlesowen.com