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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Charlotte Slosse is 19 years old and part of a promising new generation of French riders. We are extremely proud to count her among the ambassadors of the Seaver brand. In this article, find out more about this young rider. From her first pony Grand Prix to Nations Cup selections, Charlotte Slosse continues her quest for the top level.
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Charlotte Slosse began riding ponies simply by taking them for rides, then progressed to a pony club. Her passion for pony-riding led her to become the proud owner of her first pony. Ora du Durzon and began competing at the age of 7-8. His passion for horsesthe sport and adrenaline that led her to pursue this sport.
"I've really become a big fan, of horses, sport, adrenaline and the whole environment."
Her pony years were marked by some wonderful experiences, particularly with her favorite pony, Rubis d'Epuisay. "I started with him in Pony 4 and finished in the World Cup stage in Lyon".. Today, Rubis is ridden by Charlotte's little sister.
Her progress towards the top level of pony riding has been constant and steady. She has worked hard, training both on her own and with her dad. Charlotte started with the smallest events and, thanks to her hard work and perseverance, quickly worked her way up to pony events. excellence. She had the chance to ride different types of ponies, which enabled her to evolve more quickly and start competing in the Grand Prix at around 13-14 years of age. "Right from my very first Grand Prix, Rubis performed very well and enabled me to enter the 'big league' a little way up..
Other ponies quickly joined the ranks Ruby as Boticelli de Rohan. He came under Charlotte's saddle at the age of 6 and she trained him to the highest level. These different ponies helped prepare him for the transition to horses.
"They have all helped me to progress and given me the experience I need to make my transition to riding in the best possible way.".
Even though Charlotte wanted to stay in pony riding and not leave the experience behind, she knew right away that her future lay in horse riding. From her very first session, she felt very comfortable. "So it's kind of funny because it's true that at first... I think it's the same for everyone... but we don't really accept going horseback"
"I couldn't have wished for a better first horse," she laughs. Her transition was smoothed by the arrival of an "ideal" horse: Uzel de Kens. Together, they quickly achieved very good results in competition, evolving up to heights of 1m30-1m40. "It seems to me that I was 2nd or 3rd in my first Grand Prix 1m40".
Charlotte currently has an excellent piquet of horses, including Riverland Drakkar and LB Zornell II. Her goal is simple: to reach the highest level. His hard work and his trainer Michel Robert is bearing fruit. Zornell is already performing at 1.45m after only a few months in the saddle.
"I'm lucky enough to have a great piquet of horses, I have partners who follow me and really make sure I reach the top level."
For Charlotte, it's a chance to be guided and coached by Michel Robert. They work together on "the little details that go a long way and it's a real boost to his career.
It has always been obvious for Charlotte to continue at a high level because of her competitive spirit and its desire to see things through to the end. "I'm not someone who's going to settle for: 'I'm 1m30 - 1m35'. My ultimate goal is really to reach the highest and continue to train horses".
Her sporting ambitions have always been supported by her parents. That's why they decided to trust Charlotte and let her pursue her studies in distance learning during high school. This enabled her to get organized and work on her horses every day. She obtained her scientific baccalaureate, specializing in mathematics, physics and biology... "so as to have a background just in case", she laughs. Charlotte also enjoys teaching. So she passed her DE to be able to work as a teacher when she has the time.. Today, Charlotte devotes herself entirely to horses and competition.
Sa first selection to represent France in the Nations Cup with Drakar de Riverland last year was a real moment of pride for her. Taking part in the Nations Cup with a horse she had trained entirely was a fine achievement of all the work she had put in upstream. For Charlotte Slosse, the quest for the highest level also begins with training.
"The horse jumped magnificently and he's faultless all weekend, he placed all his tests so it was really a superb first experience."
To prepare for this specific event, Charlotte has kept her horses in shape before each deadline. So she hasn't changed her daily routine. When her horses are fit and in good condition Charlotte rarely jumps at home. She prefers to concentrate on the dish to constantly reworking the basics.
"When the couple is doing well and the results are there on the track, I don't add extra work".
Beyond her hard work, Charlotte is fortunate to have the support of her parents and coach, who help her to achieve her goals. As a young rider, the pressure of top-level competition is not a problem for her. She knows her horses by heart and knows how to handle pressure by remaining focused and constantly attentive to their state of fitness. "When I'm under more pressure, I'm someone who will maybe even ride better, be that much more precise".
For Charlotte, the high level is an enhancer of progress, because "you really learn a lot on every course, especially when you're up against some of the world's top riders".. The most important aspect of international 2* and 3* level courses is the precisionof layoutof rhythmof distanceof tempoYou can't leave anything to chance.
Looking to the future, Charlotte expresses an ambitious and passionate vision. His goal is to reach the top of his discipline, joining the ranks of the best riders:
"The primary objective for me is to reach the top level and be among the best as soon as possible. I intend to work hard to get to that level."
She shows infinite determination to achieve her ambitions.
In addition to her sporting achievements, she also wishes to devote herself to the training young horses. She is well aware of the importance of passing on her knowledge and expertise to prepare her horses for the future. In fact, she is also considering a commercial approach in the horse industry and is keen to explore these opportunities.
Charlotte is now ready to devote your time and effort to making your dream come true To be part of the equestrian elite. Team Seaver has no doubts that her determination and willingness to work hard will guide her along the path to success, enabling her to leave a lasting mark. As she herself points out, "it's important and at the same time very interesting to shape the future".
