Charlotte Opperman’s story begins like many others, as a pony mad child who returned to riding later in life through what she laughingly calls “hacks for housewives.” A small advert in Horse & Hound soon changed everything. It was there she found Wild Lone, the horse who carried her into the world of five stars and onto the Badminton podium.
From that fairy tale moment, Charlotte’s journey as an owner gathered momentum. Away Cruising became a Trojan at the level, lining up at ten five stars and always delivering. Then Cavalier Crystal, better known at home as Nell, arrived on the scene. Bold across country and fast when it matters, she has given Charlotte three consecutive podium finishes at Burghley.
Join us for Charlotte’s candid take on the journey of an owner, from muddy fields to five star podiums.
Episode Highlights
- From pony mad teenager to Wild Lone and the Badminton podium
- Away Cruising’s Trojan like consistency across ten five stars
- Cavalier Crystal, Nell at home, and her Burghley podium streak
- Life behind the scenes with Team Mead and Harry’s steady system
- Why Charlotte sums up ownership as exciting, expensive and exhilarating
Guests
- Charlotte Opperman - long-time owner with Harry Meade whose horses Wild Lone, Away Cruising, and Cavalier Crystal have all competed at five star level.
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