Nick Skelton

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.

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.