milliepops
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like this horse looks 100% more rideable than Total US but it all seems a bit "safe" by comparison. as an amateur I'd be deliriously happy for safe but to win medals there has to be a lot more these days.
Anyone want a thread for the Olympic dressage live?
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Equi
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Oh I’ve found the scores on screen again ?
shortstuff99
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Escorial is by Spartacus who is a very famous sire and I think Equador might be by Escorial?
DabDab
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Yeah I really liked that one. How old is it? Looks like there is scope for development in it
ETA: I'm referring to the Estonian horse
ETA: I'm referring to the Estonian horse
Wishfilly
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65%. I thought that was quite a sweet correct test, but obviously the big expression is needed for the top marks?
Wishfilly
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Oh I really like this Italian horse, I think he might not be very correct in some ways but something about him just appeals!
milliepops
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2008
j1ffy
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This Italian has very jaunty music! Have they all selected their own music for the GP or is there a live DJ? I know the GPS is now to music that the riders select.
DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
Ooo, ok last one is forgotten, this current horse is beautiful
(I'm so fickle ?)
(I'm so fickle ?)
Wishfilly
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I guess they must have chosen their own music as there is such a variety?
milliepops
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i'd guess so too
Wishfilly
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66.9%. I guess there were mistakes I didn't spot because I was expecting that to get a bit higher?
scats
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Yes, they selected their own music.
Equi
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Did he just jump at his own fart ?
milliepops
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I didn't see it all but there were some rhythm errors and the horse sort of stumbled in the HP zigzag i think.
j1ffy
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Wishfilly
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Is that the Italian horse? I was a bit in love too!
j1ffy
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I’m in love with this one! So light on his feet and just gorgeous to watch
milliepops
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so hard to not compare to Rubi at London which was joyous, perhaps it was the combo of horse and rider that brought the goosebumps.
j1ffy
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Canter doesn’t look as good as the trot. The piaffe’s very base narrow. Maybe just needs a bit more experience to get the expression and ease?
DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
Yep, incredibly it is 18yrs old. There were a couple of fluffs and it was flicky toed at the expense of some other aspects, but oh so pretty ?
milliepops
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yeah the canter is a little economical isn't it. it looks neat and correct but you can just imagine what could be if say the changes were a bit bigger etc.
scats
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Tempi’s a bit wibbly
palo1
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Amazing front end on this Portuguese horse! I clearly like the 'big strong ones'!!
j1ffy
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70% so probably the last we’ll see of them at this champs. I do like him though!
DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
Yeah, like it wasn't quite holding the tension in the right place in some of the canter. Trot work was lovely though
milliepops
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these long shots of the faces are so annoying 
palo1
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I love the rhythm and cadence but it was clear even to me that there were some 'mistakes' or weaknesses. Gorgeous horse - amazing and I would die of happiness if I could ride even a little bit as well. What a treat this is.
milliepops
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2s in perfect time to the rhythm of the music!
milliepops
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bit of accidental freestyle there I liked that horse's trotwork better than the canter, the canter had quickness but just lacked a bit of lightness sometimes I thought?
I liked that horse's trotwork better than the canter, the canter had quickness but just lacked a bit of lightness sometimes I thought?