Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque | The Open Road

Go behind the scenes with Karl Cook and Tessa Falanga as they tell the story of Caracole de la Roque ahead of the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix.

The story of Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque isn’t a straight line and that’s exactly what makes it compelling.

 

From early uncertainty to Olympic silver, from inconsistency to brilliance, The Open Road captures the reality behind one of the sport’s most powerful partnerships. It’s not about perfection. It’s about understanding, patience, and learning how to ride the extremes.

As Cook puts it, some horses aren’t meant to be smoothed out... because those sharp edges are what make them great.

Watch the full video now and go inside the journey behind the results.

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