Dear Horse World, it's Harry Charles: Safety, Speaking Up  & the Truth About  Success in Show Jumping (Sponsored by Connaway & Associates)

Dear Horse World, it's Harry Charles: Safety, Speaking Up & the Truth About Success in Show Jumping (Sponsored by Connaway & Associates)

Show jumping has a problem—and no one is talking about it. Dangerous course designs are putting horses and riders at unnecessary risk, but the industry's resistance to change keeps real reform just out of reach. Riders are expected to "tough it out," officials move slowly, and speaking up could mean jeopardizing sponsorships and career opportunities.

Enter Harry Charles, the 25 year-old Olympic show jumper who's refusing to stay silent.

In this episode, Harry pulls back the curtain on what's really happening in course design, why these risks persist, and what needs to change before more serious accidents occur. He shares firsthand insights from his own near-career-ending fall, the backlash and support he's received for speaking out, and what he believes the future of show jumping should look like.

What You'll Take Away from This Episode:

  • A New Awareness of Course Safety Risks – Why certain jumps are more dangerous and how they impact riders at all levels.
  • Behind-the-Scenes at Elite Show Jumping – Harry's journey from growing up in an Olympic equestrian family to competing at the highest level.
  • How to Advocate for Safer Riding – Practical tips for assessing course risks and making informed decisions in competition.
  • The Future of Show Jumping – What's at stake for the sport's longevity if safety concerns aren't addressed.
  • Why This Matters to Every Rider - Whether you're a pro or an amateur, understanding these risks can help keep you and your horse safer. From growing up in an Olympic equestrian family to challenging long-standing traditions, Harry's story is one of breaking barriers and pushing for progress.

Harry's book that he would read to the Horse World - Six Feet Above by Peder Fredricson

If you care about the safety, longevity, and evolution of show jumping, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Listen now and be part of the conversation that could change the sport.

You can read the full post discussed in this episode on the Heathcroft Farm Facebook page, home of the Charles family's show jumping stables, here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15tKduLBht/

And read Harry's interview after the post with Horse and Hound here: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/harry-charles-call-change-after-fall-at-double-883579

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You can follow Harry's journey on social media:

📱instagram.com/harrycharles_1
📱facebook.com/harrycharlesshowjumping
🌎 www.harry-charles.com

You can keep up to date with the Charles' Show Jumping stables at Heathcroft Farm: https://www.facebook.com/heathcroftfarm

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