Anyone want a thread for the Olympic dressage live?

[Equi]

She really is such a trier but so regimented. I want to see her throw in a cheeky buck to prove she’s flesh and bone lol

 

[milliepops]

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.

yep no mean feat

 

[j1ffy]

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

Surely it would be The Hoff?!

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

Her walk is always fairly weak

 

[palo1]

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

Acid house, rap and grunge for IW would be fun!!

 

[milliepops]

see we're full of ideas, i reckon HHO freestyle productions would be ace

 

[TPO]

My glasses maybe need reconfigured because I've really enjoyed IW/BR's tests that I've seen.

I don't see a "dull" or switched off horse. I think BR had a more open and pleasing (to me) frame than any of the others today. BR perhaps looks more comfortable/content than other more highly strung horses?

 

[Ambers Echo]

Like the music. The Love Divine All Loves Excelling section in Trot was amazing

 

[Sprat]

IW doesn't give a single mark away does she. Like her or loathe her, you can't fault her test riding

 

[Equi]

Yup. IW with better music on everdale. 100% ??

 

[PippiPony]

She does get some height behind in the piaffe

 

[Bruce17]

They're all one handed today!

 

[j1ffy]

They’re all going one-handed now!

 

[splashgirl45]

this is really good but the piris dont look good to me and i wont mention the other P, hope she doesnt beat the other german, i dont think she should

 

[palo1]

This is pretty amazing to be fair!!

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

What's the craic with all the one handed stuff for the last few strides all of a sudden?

 

[Equi]

Wait for it……..

 

[milliepops]

My glasses maybe need reconfigured because I've really enjoyed IW/BR's tests that I've seen.

I don't see a "dull" or switched off horse. I think BR had a more open and pleasing (to me) frame than any of the others today. BR perhaps looks more comfortable/content than other more highly strung horses?

i don't think its about the highly strungness or otherwise, for me it's about a lightness of touch, the stuff that makes the hair on your neck prickle, or puts the tear in your eye - IW's performances are often flawless, they just aren't *magical* to me.

 

[Equi]

What's the craic with all the one handed stuff for the last few strides all of a sudden?

Today’s trend lol

 

[j1ffy]

This is pretty amazing to be fair!!

I much preferred it to her GP and GPS! Very hard to fault.

 

[PippiPony]

89.657 for IW

 

[humblepie]

I liked her music and really on spot with it.

 

[Sprat]

What's the craic with all the one handed stuff for the last few strides all of a sudden?

I believe there are extra marks awarded for one handed movements

 

[milliepops]

she's not beaten Jessica!

 

[NinjaPony]

Definitely more height in the piaffe today, still not lowering the quarters but BR really tried for her.

 

[Equi]

Jessica is a bit emosh!

 

[Kat]

Silver - So pleased for Jessica, well deserved!

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

How was that not 90% +????

 

[SEL]

That's Germany 1 and 2

 

[Sprat]

i don't think its about the highly strungness or otherwise, for me it's about a lightness of touch, the stuff that makes the hair on your neck prickle, or puts the tear in your eye - IW's performances are often flawless, they just aren't *magical* to me.

Couldn't agree more, I don't get teary watching her like I do some of the others

 

[Equi]

Have a good ride Charlotte ??