Badminton 2023 thread

[lannerch]

Anyone planning to attend today wrap up warm! Rather a lot of soggy cold people here already .

Equidry is keeping my knees dry! Technically my seat is undercover but only just. Made it in time for the first horse. This is Toledo de Kerser.
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Rain or not Tiddlypom I am very jealous have a lovely weekend

 

[Escapade]

Is anyone else having trouble with Radio Badminton online? Can’t get it working at all, the play button is totally dead. Tried a few browsers…

 

[splashgirl45]

Watched most of this morning loved Toms test and Kitty’s was lovely , wonder if Ollie will get the lead back later

 

[MuddyMonster]

Anyone planning to attend today wrap up warm! Rather a lot of soggy cold people here already .

Equidry is keeping my knees dry! Technically my seat is undercover but only just. Made it in time for the first horse. This is Toledo de Kerser.
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What a difference a day makes - I watched most of it in the covered stands in a top and gilet yesterday with sunglasses on!

Have a fab day TP despite the wet weather

 

[Tiddlypom]

The dressage arena had been holding up well to the rain, but is now very deep, muddy and cut up at the spot where the competitors do their first and final halts.

It’s not a great start to your test when you have to halt in a bog.

 

[Matafleur]

Has anyone managed to watch the livestream from.the beginning if coming to it late? I might miss the start of xc tomorrow so was hoping to be able to watch from the start. I'm sure it was possible last year. I'm watching on Fire stick this year.

 

[teapot]

Course changes for tomorrow

https://www.facebook.com/BadmintonHorseTrials/posts/pfbid0TcHXPe3RCpMfzc9ywsTohnkmqHArhF89uBDhs9zqiX3cJKgAGZTs2J4kWpkAJ8t5l

 

[splashgirl45]

Has anyone managed to watch the livestream from.the beginning if coming to it late? I might miss the start of xc tomorrow so was hoping to be able to watch from the start. I'm sure it was possible last year. I'm watching on Fire stick this year.

. Yes I did for the dressage so I caught up by the time the afternoon session started ..

 

[VRIN]

Radio Badminton online is so flaky!

 

[ihatework]

God that dressage arena looks dire

 

[teapot]

Walter

 

[splashgirl45]

Well done Ros. Lovely test

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

God that dressage arena looks dire

I wonder if they're going to put some sand down on the slightly boggier and slippy bits.

 

[Honey08]

I'm gutted for some of my barn friends who have gone all the way to the UK for badminton, in the rain!

Yes it’s a bit of a shame, the worst weather they’ve had at Badminton for years, plus a small number of entries too. But I’m sure they’ll have a great time whatever.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Course changes for tomorrow

https://www.facebook.com/BadmintonHorseTrials/posts/pfbid0TcHXPe3RCpMfzc9ywsTohnkmqHArhF89uBDhs9zqiX3cJKgAGZTs2J4kWpkAJ8t5l

Good move.

Thank goodness that the weather forecast for tomorrow is much better, but that's a heck of a lot of rain that came down today.

These are my feet after a short walk today from the car to the main arena, and then a wander around the trade stands. Walked the whole cross country course in the same jeans/shoes yesterday and came back clean.

Glad that I had a 4x4 when going slightly uphill leaving the car park.

 

[Bernster]

Yikes! Just heard they’ve got the tractor out to pull cars out of the car park. Bit worried what tomorrow will be like. I dont have any wellies on me and I’m resigned to getting covered in mud!

 

[teapot]

Have there ever been two half siblings bred by the same person in the top 20 before?

 

[shortstuff99]

Have there ever been two half siblings bred by the same person in the top 20 before?

Yes I think the two Spanish bred chestnuts and Armada that Andrew Nicholson rode were related?

 

[Steerpike]

Does anyone know what William Fox Pit said about one of the cross country frnces, I saw it in the h&h fb page but can't read the article

 

[shortstuff99]

Does anyone know what William Fox Pit said about one of the cross country frnces, I saw it in the h&h fb page but can't read the article

Yes he doesn't like the rails into water being a pin fence as he says horse rub over going into water to slow down etc and it would be an unfair 11 penalties

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Does anyone know what William Fox Pit said about one of the cross country frnces, I saw it in the h&h fb page but can't read the article

That is what secret mode was invented for.

He said that a 97cm triple bar with a large drop into the pond is there to simply penalise good xcountry horses with 11 penalties.

He said a good horse would jump carefully, likely dragging its back legs on the fence and triggering the MIMs clip. A less careful horse will jump bold over it, not get 11pens but land deep in the water.

 

[mini-eventer]

I'm camping, having a great time but no idea how they are going to get everyone out on Monday. There is a defender stuck by the showers

 

[TheOldTrout]

Is XC not on the red button this year?

No, I think the BBC coverage is limited to a highlights programme.

 

[Bobthecob15]

Well that £20 odd quid I spent on a members badge was the best £20 I've ever spent! Thank god for a warm and dry place to be! Unbelievable conditions today...got absolutely filthy!

 

[toppedoff]

What are peoples thoughts on this? Interested to know, you can also see the whole course on the cross country app.

Course-designer responds to William Fox-Pitt saying riders should boycott Badminton fence

William Fox-Pitt shared some strong opinions on one fence in particular that horses and riders face on the Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course

www.horseandhound.co.uk

 

[daffy44]

Well, the Badminton gods have smiled on me, due to a booking mishap (nothing to do with me I hasten to add!) my work on sunday has been postponed until next week! So I have a free day tomorrow to park my butt, drink tea, and worry about how the horses will cope with the going.

 

[Squeak]

I’ve seen Hope valley and townfields fb posts and can’t believe how muddy it looks. What a shame for everyone.

Townfields said they’ve lost over £1000 of stock due to mud - terrible.

 

[teapot]

I’ve seen Hope valley and townfields fb posts and can’t believe how muddy it looks. What a shame for everyone.

Townfields said they’ve lost over £1000 of stock due to mud - terrible.

I get it's a quagmire but you'd think people would have a bit of care?

 

[YourValentine]

I’ve seen Hope valley and townfields fb posts and can’t believe how muddy it looks. What a shame for everyone.

Townfields said they’ve lost over £1000 of stock due to mud - terrible.

That is terrible!

But I hope its sold as damaged or donated to charity at a later date and not just binned.

 

[Michen]

Where is Michael Jung these days? Never seem to see him anymore