Anyone want a thread for the Olympic dressage live?

[milliepops]

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.

 

[Equi]

Oh I’ve found the scores on screen again ?

 

[shortstuff99]

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.

Escorial is by Spartacus who is a very famous sire and I think Equador might be by Escorial?

 

[DabDab]

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

 

[Wishfilly]

65%. I thought that was quite a sweet correct test, but obviously the big expression is needed for the top marks?

 

[Wishfilly]

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]

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

2008

 

[j1ffy]

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]

Ooo, ok last one is forgotten, this current horse is beautiful

(I'm so fickle ?)

 

[Wishfilly]

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.

I guess they must have chosen their own music as there is such a variety?

 

[milliepops]

i'd guess so too

 

[Wishfilly]

66.9%. I guess there were mistakes I didn't spot because I was expecting that to get a bit higher?

 

[scats]

Yes, they selected their own music.

 

[Equi]

Did he just jump at his own fart ?

 

[milliepops]

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]

66.9%. I guess there were mistakes I didn't spot because I was expecting that to get a bit higher?

I wasn’t paying close attention but there was a fluff in the 2s.

Rubi son now!

 

[Wishfilly]

Ooo, ok last one is forgotten, this current horse is beautiful

(I'm so fickle ?)

Is that the Italian horse? I was a bit in love too!

 

[j1ffy]

I’m in love with this one! So light on his feet and just gorgeous to watch

 

[milliepops]

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]

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]

Is that the Italian horse? I was a bit in love too!

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]

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]

Tempi’s a bit wibbly

 

[palo1]

Amazing front end on this Portuguese horse! I clearly like the 'big strong ones'!!

 

[j1ffy]

70% so probably the last we’ll see of them at this champs. I do like him though!

 

[DabDab]

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.

Yeah, like it wasn't quite holding the tension in the right place in some of the canter. Trot work was lovely though

 

[milliepops]

these long shots of the faces are so annoying

 

[palo1]

70% so probably the last we’ll see of them at this champs. I do like him though!

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]

2s in perfect time to the rhythm of the music!

 

[milliepops]

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?