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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-19T10:26:15.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Carl HESTER riding FAME for GBR during the Dressage individual Final - Grand Prix Freestyle Competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games held on the Etoile Royal Esplanade in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) in Versailles just outside Paris in France between the 25th July and 6th August 2024\n\n**Carl Hester welcomes the news that six international dressage shows will be held in Britain this year, and warns fellow riders that welfare rules can sometimes result in unintended consequences**\n\nWith the FEI World Championships for dressage taking place this August at Aachen – alongside those for showjumping, eventing, para dressage, vaulting and driving – a feast of equestrian excellence beckons. The fact we have six international dressage shows in this country in 2026 is also amazing. In the run-up to the worlds, we are […]",
  "title": "Carl Hester warns riders to ‘be careful what you wish for’ ahead of the FEI dressage rules revision"
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