The pair of Borja Carrascosa And “Mr Hubert NRW” It is marked by dedication, patience and determination. Nowadays they participate in competitions Dressage at the World Cup Final in Riyadh.
Since its creation, “Sir Hubert NRW”, magnificent Westphalian horse, demonstrated remarkable potential. Acquired by the Hoffman family at the age of five, “Sir Hubert NRW” was a sensitive horse, full of energy, who required patience and dedication. He found everything in the hands of Borja Carrascosa.
“He is a horse who has always been very sensitive, quite hot“, he says. “Until he was eight years old, I didn’t take him to competitions. We spent those years training until we reached Grand Prix level,” Borja explains. “He was a horse that had to be given time, because he was sensitive and very tall. When he was ready, we would take him to compete. That’s why they have very little experience,” says Carrascosa. At eight and a half years old the duo started competing, but it wasn’t until they were 10 that they started participating in international competitions with good results Today, with. 11 years old, “Sir Hubert NRW” is at his best. “He has changed a lot throughout the competitions and qualifications for the World Cup. He has calmed down a lot and the truth is that he is now in a very good period,” he explains.
None of this would have been possible without a good connection between rider and horse. “I have a very good relationship with him, we have a lot of connection because I have known him since I was five years old, so we have been together for a long time. The truth is that we understand each other quite well.”
The sensations in Riyadh are positive for Carrascosa and “Sir Hubert NRW”. The horse’s calm and concentration reflects the trust and preparation they have done together. “My feelings with him in Riyadh so far are very good, he is quite calm. I thought maybe he would be a little more excited to be in a new place, but the truth is he is quite calm , very focused and he, I feel quite energetic,” says Carrascosa. “I think it adapts very well to the climate, because the truth is that here in Germany we have noticed the temperature difference quite a bit, but since everything is covered and they have air conditioning, it’s is pretty good,” he said.
Borja Carrascosa is firmly anchored in Germany, where he spent more than a decade perfecting his art and surrounding himself with the best equestrian professionals. Although Spain is still in his heart, his determination to do his best in the sport will keep him there for now. “I have no intention of returning to Spain because I have been in Germany for thirteen and a half years now and the truth is that I am happy. I am very happy. We are in the center of Europe, we have a lot competitions. closer, we have all the big professionals, there is good breeding, there are auctions… we have everything,” he says. “I think this is the place where I should be right now and where I want to be. Now I just intend to take advantage of this great opportunity that is in front of me. I will return to Spain for participating in the Spanish Championship and on vacation to see my family and friends Even if “I really like Spain, in Germany I already have my stables and my house,” he emphasizes.
Preparing “Sir Hubert NRW” for the World Cup Final in Riyadh has been a combination of intelligent training, care and planning to ensure the overall well-being of the horse. Carrascosa and his team focused on getting the horse in its best physical and mental shape. “The truth is that for the preparation it has been quite light. What we have done is a lot of maintenance exercises, gymnastics, a lot of outings on the galloping track, a lot of basic work” , he tells LA RAZÓN. “I think it is important that the horses arrive at the competition in good condition, physically prepared, fresh, motivated, so that big things do not change a few weeks or a few days before the competition. I think that nothing should be changed. changed when you arrive at the competition, an appointment as important as this,” he says.
“As he has done in recent months with all these World Cup qualifiers and they have been quite close, after the last one we gave him a break to disconnect a bit. We gave him time to relax. get back in shape after this break with numerous gymnastic exercises,” he explains.
At the end of last year and for his sporting merits, “Sir Hubert” was awarded the prize “NRW” badge. “This is a badge awarded by the Westphalian Association for Sports Merits. They awarded him the badge late last year, he is now called ‘Sir Hubert NRW “, explains Borja.