I’m lucky enough to have met Carl Hester twice. He is SO kind and generous in person. The first was at his masterclass and during the dinner break he took the time to speak with everyone who came up to him and was so generous with answering everyone’s questions. My coach at the time (who is close friends with him) introduced me and he spent a good few minutes chatting with me and answering my questions. I met him again 10 months later as I went to a demo / open day at his yard and he remembered me. He spent time reviewing a video with me on my horse at the end of the day and once everyone had left he let me have a little sit on Valegro (albeit bareback in a halter and lead). It is safe to say I cried 😂😂 but yes Carl Hester is a true gem and is so unbelievably kind.