What does it take to master the art of horse riding? In this episode, we dive into the world of precision, discipline, and elegance with Singapore’s first Olympic dressage rider, Caroline Chew. From her early days in show jumping to making history on the global stage, Caroline shares how working with horses has left a profound impact on her life and how she navigates it.

What fuels her relentless pursuit of excellence? And how does a rider find the balance of communicating with a horse while under the highest pressures of competition? 

Tune in as we uncover the world of dressage, and its relatable multifaceted discipline, through Caroline’s inspiring story!

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Chapters: 

0:00 Start of Episode

01:44 Introduction of Caroline Chew

02:10 What is Dressage?

03:39 How Does Scoring in Dressage Work?

04:54 The Different Olympic Equestrian Events 

05:40 Caroline from Showjumping to Dressage

08:54 Process of Communicating with a Horse

11:17 Horses Get Stage Fright

13:06 Journey To the Olympics18:44 Keeping Calm in a High-Stress Environment

24:12 Caroline’s Equestrian Journey in Singapore

26:46 Caroline Moving to the UK

27:18 Caroline Conquering Her Fear of Horse Riding

29:32 Caroline Chew on What Her Sport Taught Her

33:31 Importance of Team and Support

35:54 Being An Athlete in Singapore

39:17 Caroline Chew on What Working with Horses Taught Her

40:37 Debunking Misconceptions

43:18 Does the Horse Choose the Sport or Does the Sport Choose Them? 

44:20 How to Handle Horses as a First-Timer?

46:21 Advice For Who Want to Pursue Their Passions

48:36 How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Passions

50:34 Up Next for Caroline Chew

52:11 Farewells

54:27 End of Episode