Anyone want a thread for the Olympic dressage live?

[palo1]

Fascinating contrast to TFS Dallara (sp??) - Total US looks much less stable in his frame though he is young. That extent of movement seems less harmonious in comparison and also distracting to me. Really good to see these 2 horses in close proximity.

 

[milliepops]

yes yes all the bad things about Edward but these horses are incredible athletes, the scope is amazing. I actually like his music. I do like it when they keep the same music sometimes, I LOVE richard davison's freestyle and that's been lurking about for years

 

[milliepops]

When Hayley Watson Greaves changed her music that was a sad day

 

[NinjaPony]

I think you can see where the effort of the competitions has just taken it out of him a bit. Can’t say I’m surprised really, it’s a huge ask of a 9 year old. He’s so so talented, just needs to strengthen up a bit. I actually quite like the fact he’s using the Totilas music, it must be emotional for him to be riding his son at the Olympics after everything that happened.

 

[palo1]

I'm in awe of Edward's seat. I also like his music. Is that from some movie?

You are right - Gal has a wonderful seat. The music has been used before (for Totilas) but feels just sooooo familiar.

 

[PippiPony]

Not quite in time with his music

 

[PippiPony]

The horse gave his all there I think

 

[Equi]

Again it’s a big experience for the horse. Wait and see him in 3years.

by the way how does one go about getting tickets for the olympics to spectate? Lol

 

[j1ffy]

yes yes all the bad things about Edward but these horses are incredible athletes, the scope is amazing. I actually like his music. I do like it when they keep the same music sometimes, I LOVE richard davison's freestyle and that's been lurking about for years

I actually think people have been quite polite about EG on this thread (unlike on some FB groups I could name!). The comments have been on the weakness of the horse, who despite that has shown a huge amount of talent. With a couple more years of strength and muscle he'll be incredible.

(I still don't like EG's training methods though )

 

[SEL]

Another high score

 

[PippiPony]

84.157%

 

[milliepops]

I think you can see where the effort of the competitions has just taken it out of him a bit. Can’t say I’m surprised really, it’s a huge ask of a 9 year old. He’s so so talented, just needs to strengthen up a bit. I actually quite like the fact he’s using the Totilas music, it must be emotional for him to be riding his son at the Olympics after everything that happened.

yes agreed. and Edward rode Gribaldi too, so 3 generations, it must be pretty special to have that connection through the line.

 

[SEL]

I actually think people have been quite polite about EG on this thread (unlike on some FB groups I could name!). The comments have been on the weakness of the horse, who despite that has shown a huge amount of talent. With a couple more years of strength and muscle he'll be incredible.

(I still don't like EG's training methods though )

Horse is lovely - but I don't find him the nicest rider to watch.

 

[j1ffy]

IW predictions? I'm going 91.5% or thereabouts (hoping she doesn't pip Dalera)

 

[milliepops]

I actually think people have been quite polite about EG on this thread (unlike on some FB groups I could name!). The comments have been on the weakness of the horse, who despite that has shown a huge amount of talent. With a couple more years of strength and muscle he'll be incredible.

(I still don't like EG's training methods though )

i wasn't responding to comments on the thread, it was more like we all know the bad things, they swirl in my head too it just posted after everyone else because of the silly "you have to wait 30 seconds to respond" thing on HHO

 

[splashgirl45]

whata contrast to the least test, not my cup of tea at all, too forceful am loving the new germans coming up and the way the americans are presenting their horses, love the harmony and lightness..

 

[Kat]

84.157%

I think that is pretty generous

 

[palo1]

I hope IW doesn't beat Dalera too. I would love that combination to win even though IW is dressage royalty.

 

[PippiPony]

Very IW music!

 

[Walrus]

Shame about the slight blip in Lottie’s test, but I thought she rode very well and it was a sweet test. She’s just done a lovely interview on Eurosport and is clearly really pleased, and made light of Everdale getting a bit excited!

Slightly off topic, but does anyone know where she’s from? I can’t place her accent.

East Yorkshire....she grew up near a town called Driffield. Her parents ran Aike which is a BD venue that used to be known locally as Frys.

 

[milliepops]

i just don't like her music choices, like, ever!

 

[Equi]

I hope BR shows a little more personality in this.

 

[j1ffy]

BR looks a bit more lively today

 

[milliepops]

i think the lack of fun in the music sort of reflects what we were saying about the lack of joy in the horse.

 

[palo1]

Oh bum - IW and BR looking on good form here!!

 

[Caol Ila]

Liking Beethoven's 9th.

 

[PippiPony]

Looking impressive

 

[milliepops]

i just went into a weird mental wormhole where IW performed to something like a cheesetastik ABBA medley, just imagine, hahahaha

 

[Kat]

Might be a wonky camera angle but BR didn't look as though she was taking even steps in front in walk then

 

[NinjaPony]

It’s going to be a big score no doubt. What I will say is that it’s good to see a horse return from injury to compete at the very highest level aged 17. It’s all looking very nice and correct and smooth but without the ‘wow’ of Dalera.