Wishfilly
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I had the same issue, fixed now.
Anyone want a thread for the Olympic dressage live?
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I had the same issue, fixed now.
Equi
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Break time
Kat
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I suppose it is also comparable to other sports, athletics, swimming etc where the winners of the heats go through rather than the fastest times.i guess it's akin to how things like the regionals work, if you win you're through and then the next highest scoring rely on wildcards?
NinjaPony
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I think John did make a good point about the standard of dressage having rocketed upwards since Beijing, for 78% in the Grand Prix to be considered a slightly disappointing score for a medal contender.
The Bouncing Bog Trotter
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Yes, and turning TV and Firestick on and off hasn’t solved the issue. Back to laptop me thinks!
Wishfilly
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Anyway, looks like Carl is in a good position to qualify, I would be surprised if we saw 6 people with 75+ in the last group!
Wishfilly
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That's a very fair point, I guess it is more similar to other sports.
shortstuff99
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Good write up of the first day here https://eurodressage.com/2021/07/25...ard-after-day-1-2021-tokyo-olympic-grand-prix
milliepops
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yeah i only really have equestrian sports to compare to, my knowledge of others is minimal! it's a compromise isn't it.
Parrotperson
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wit of a husband, walking into the room just as the tractor is levelling the arena says "Ah! the tractor dressage medley!"
What I have to put up with. ??
What I have to put up with. ??
Equi
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I just hope Charlotte does well. I’ve not seen too many tests with pumpkin but he’s not my favourite horse, so I’m hoping I’m proved wrong
Equi
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Tractors have good impulsion but lack some suppleness on lateral work ?
Wishfilly
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Last group about to start.
A nice range of nations being represented!
A nice range of nations being represented!
j1ffy
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Just nipped out for a quick hack and it’s great to read the updates here!
Re the heats, the eurodressage article that SS linked to has a good explanation of why they’ve done it and the benefits.
Fingers crossed for Carl. I was having a think about his test and recalled that he will always play it quite ‘safe’ for the qualifiers and team tests. His focus tends to be on getting the team in a good position rather than on an individual medal for himself - I get the feeling that qualifying for the freestyle would be a bonus rather than his first target. I really hope he does though as I’m sure he’d let rip and take all the risks there!
Re the heats, the eurodressage article that SS linked to has a good explanation of why they’ve done it and the benefits.
Fingers crossed for Carl. I was having a think about his test and recalled that he will always play it quite ‘safe’ for the qualifiers and team tests. His focus tends to be on getting the team in a good position rather than on an individual medal for himself - I get the feeling that qualifying for the freestyle would be a bonus rather than his first target. I really hope he does though as I’m sure he’d let rip and take all the risks there!
nikicb
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Checking into this thread as just starting to watch all the tests on catch up. I think it's really valuable to be able to watch all the tests instead of only the better ones/highlights. I'm going to keep this thread open and read the posts as I watch each one. Happy Sunday viewing everyone! 
Equi
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Bit skippy on the piaffe transitions
Wishfilly
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I think he is pretty safe, he is still in the second qualifying spot, so most of this group would need to get 75+ for him to be out. I think the cut off will be 73-74, maybe a little lower based on what we have seen so far today.
Parrotperson
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yes laterally no good at all! Canter pirouettes might cause an issue too ?
Equi
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So the organisers choose the music, it’s cute they have had sort of national type music for the riders. That seems kind.
splashgirl45
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i really ,like him, prefer him to freestyle but her grey mare is my favourite
milliepops
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with 7 judges they're hardly going to miss anything, haha
Equi
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Better transitions that time
j1ffy
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I’ve turned off the commentary so missed that. I didn’t know Greensleeves was representative of Chile ?? ?
splashgirl45
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i thought i read that the riders could choose their music and if they didnt, then it was chosen for them
Equi
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I think Lucinda just said they didn’t for this one
Wishfilly
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Some must have chosen their own? I'm sure one of the Canadians had EDM?
Equi
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I was thinking of the Irish one who had fiddley music yesterday lol
teapot
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well that's a snazzy tails and waistcoat!
Walrus
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Lottie's music sounded like it was specifically chosen yesterday. And many of them were absolutely bang on time with the changes in pace etc. I doubt they've got someone there pressing buttons....I thought it was like thr GPS they trialled in Europe where riders can choose their background music?
Equi
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Maybe Lucinda was wrong or I heard her wrong