Wishfilly
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Just joining!
Anyone want a thread for the Olympic dressage live?
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milliepops
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this horse sure has the wow factor, say what you like!
teapot
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How does today/tomorrow work - top two from each group qualify for Monday?
ETS: never mind, 'Progression : The top two athletes from each group, and the six athletes with the next best scores (including ties) will qualify to the individual final (Grand Prix Freestyle).'
ETS: never mind, 'Progression : The top two athletes from each group, and the six athletes with the next best scores (including ties) will qualify to the individual final (Grand Prix Freestyle).'
milliepops
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it's really complicated teapot, explainer on eurodressage
https://www.eurodressage.com/2020/01/05/tokyo-2020-how-will-it-work-making-sense-out-new-format
https://www.eurodressage.com/2020/01/05/tokyo-2020-how-will-it-work-making-sense-out-new-format
palo1
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Was that a slightly fluffed canter transition from EG? Horse is definately extraordinary!
Wishfilly
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Such an expressive horse and absolutely gorgeous to look at.
milliepops
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well i know it's HHO rules to be negative but I do think these sons of totilas are amazing horses and Gal doesn't really miss a beat.
teapot
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j1ffy
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I missed the first half as had to drop OH off at cricket ?. The canter work looked far better presented than in some of the clips I’ve seen of their earlier tests - Gal knows how to produce what the judges want on the big occasions.
The horse still looks quite weak to me and reminds me of German Shepherds…
The horse still looks quite weak to me and reminds me of German Shepherds…
Ossy2
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I think I prefer his sons more than I did him. I don’t think Total gave EG an easy ride there though but EG managed to really navigate him round.
Wishfilly
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He looks absolutely amazing, I think!
In the slow mos you can see how much his fetlocks flex though, and I wonder how that will impact long term soundness?
shortstuff99
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Fenix De Tineo in this session is sired by the great Lusitano Rubi AR (London 2012) and will be an exciting one to watch.
Equi
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Am I kissing something? The scores don’t seem to be showing.
milliepops
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strange seeing Edward in a crash hat, he held on to the topper for a long while.
milliepops
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I loved Rubi!
scats
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Does anyone know if you can record discovery plus (while it’s playing on your TV)? I’m out in an hour but mum and dad will still be watching. Would like to record to see Carl’s test.
j1ffy
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78%.
milliepops
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yes, definitely! you can see his influence but they are all improved
Equi
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Are they showing on the screen and I’m literally missing them or are they being said? (I can’t hear the speaker)
palo1
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I love this horse - Elegance!! So strong, clear and powerful - appeals to me more than Total Us. 
Equi
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I was thinking the same thing. Lots more relaxed looking too.I love this horse - Elegance!! So strong, clear and powerful - appeals to me more than Total Us.
bar the rider yanking the mouth lol
milliepops
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i was just thinking the name was unfortunate after how fine the previous horse was
j1ffy
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It’s on the website but seemed to take longer to appear than the earlier tests. Maybe the website person took a longer break ?
milliepops
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when people say WBs are x or WBs are y, i mean, these 2 are both clearly great sport horses but they are sooooooo different.
palo1
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Well yes! Total Us is definately more elegant...but from an uneducated pov I find the front on Elegance much cleaner and straighter - Totals front leg movements were not for me. But what do I know ? lol!!
milliepops
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72 for Beatriz
palo1
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I really know nothing - Gal's score way higher than Beatriz...hahahaha
j1ffy
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There’s been quite a variety of size, build and temperament already. Obviously all very talented to be at the level.
I’m looking forward to the Lusitano. Are there any dressage Lusos around these days that aren’t by Rubi?! He was an amazing horse to watch and it’s lovely to see so many of his progeny coming through.
j1ffy
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She did have a big mistake in the 2s. Generally all a little less expressive too
milliepops
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individual scores have gone down for me again but I'm going to say that's probably got a lot to do with the expression, lightness and ground cover of the glocks horse, Edward's rides always look like they are on the edge but that risk taking for *brilliance* pays off in the scores if they don't make a mistake.