Anyone watching Badminton 1994 on HCTV now?

[jules89]

As title

 

[PortwayPaddy]

Yup.

WFP described as a bright young talent

and fences I haven't seen for ages.

Vicky Sinnott and the lovley old Staks, who wouldn't stand a chance these days, bless.

Very nostalgic.

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[jules89]

I wonder how the course would ride if they did a replica for 2010?!

What was that lady in the green colours on the lovely chestnut doing at the hollow?! She didn't jump the ditch did she?!

 

[zefragile]

Oh damn, wish I was at home so I could watch this!
Hope they put it online!

 

[Baggybreeches]

Are you brushing up on your anorak ways??

I think I would be divorced if I watched horsey thing from that long ago!

 

[jules89]

I have driven to my gran's to make sure I can watch it all in peace and with a proper picture, as my sattelite dish is rubbish at home! That's dedication, fighting the bank holiday traffic!

 

[stroppymare153]

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I wonder how the course would ride if they did a replica for 2010?!

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rather better than in 1994 I hope!! finding some of it a bit shocking tbh!!

am I missing something??

 

[jules89]

I agree sm153 I am suprised no one has heard of a coffin canter, why are they galloping at the coffin?! Madness

Some horrible horrible falls

 

[kirstyhen]

Some horrific looking falls!

 

[jules89]

and I am assuming the horse fall rule wasn't in action then!

Interesting seeing some young looking fences that are certainly not looking the same now

lol

 

[LizzieJ]

Did you mean faces Jules?

The falls look awful but there weren't very many injuries. I remember being there that year, it was bloody freezing!

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

I'm really enjoying it and hope that they show others from various years. I think it is great to see how things have evolved. Watching some of the famous names in the early days is very interesting. Would love to know what some of the lesser known names are doing now!

 

[jules89]

yeah I did mean faces, lol! Multitasking after a heavy night drinking isn't my forte!

Tina Cook! HYey!

 

[jules89]

The riding is just so different to now isn't it, some epic missing at fences

 

[Chico Mio]

Yay, I'm home alone and watching in peace, at least I always receive H&C no problem!

 

[jules89]

Can't say I am a fan of those riding boots that aren't very long, like Bruce Davidson and Mark Todd are wearing

Tina is so class isn't she,

 

[LizzieJ]

Didn't General Jock go well

 

[jules89]

oh my GOD Bruce's fall

omg I feel sick

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

Haven't seen a Dubarry yet though.......

 

[LizzieJ]

and hardly any jumping saddles, in fact I think most of them are riding 4 holes longer than today.

 

[jules89]

lol at both those comments

god I hate adverts!

 

[LizzieJ]

God, I remember always being so gutted for Mary in the sj

 

[kirstyhen]

Worth watching just to see King William!

I loved that horse, I would have sold my soul to have him!
I met Mary King when I was little and I don't think she could shut me up about King William

 

[jules89]

Lol hen! He was so naughty in the SJ though wasn't he...bit of a Toytown

Oh I love watching this kinda stuff on TV

The pace on the SJ is quite fast, or is that just me?

 

[kirstyhen]

I didn't care about his SJ faults, he was (and probably still is!) my ideal horse!!

I actually squealed like a child when he came on the telly just then

 

[jules89]

LOL!

Mark Todd is so amazing

 

[LizzieJ]

No crazy lap of honour either...

 

[jules89]

haha yeah!

 

[Maesfen]

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LOL!

Mark Todd is so amazing

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You can say that again; he is The Master of them all!

Very proud to say a friend of mine bred Horton Point and their horseshoe plaque for him winning Badminton has pride of place in their kitchen.

Would be interesting to see if they could use that exact course again what the results would be this time; it was a proper course.

 

[jules89]

Agreed, and would be interesting to see if anyone now decides to use a coffin canter at the hollow...!