Nick Skelton

In 2016, Nick Skelton won first place at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio. The Englishman did so on the back of a horse bred in the Netherlands. This documentary is in search of the secret of the Dutch horse breeder and discovers that success also has a flip side. The sperm of a winning horse is invaluable and therefore it leads to painful decisions in the world of sports.

Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story is the official all-access documentary of national hero Nick Skelton (CBE), one of the most decorated and enduring Equestrian champions the world has ever seen. Nick’s passion and perseverance drove him to 7 Olympic games and inspired athletes in the sport worldwide. The film includes interviews with Nick’s family, and with key members of the British Equestrian Community.