Badminton 2024 thread

[Ample Prosecco]

No commentary either

 

[Kadastorm]

I guess they can’t commentate when they can’t see!

 

[teapot]

I can cope without commentary

 

[lannerch]

Heard Nicola say they had no picture

At least we have

 

[Strawbz]

That Huntsman was perfection.

It looks to be a glorious day there, very different to last year. The greenery is stunning.

 

[Kat]

I can cope without commentary

Me too but it's a bit of a poor show really

 

[Parrotperson]

Ah! They found the on button!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Tom is riding beautifully

 

[MuddyMonster]

Dog walked, pony ridden, all jobs done and MrMM packed off to the golf course so can enjoy one of the few days of the year I look forward tk sitting on the sofa for most of the day!

Hope they all get round safely - Tom looks to be doing a great job so far.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Though taking the long route… ( updating for RR! )

 

[Kadastorm]

Tom makes it look easy!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Runout for Caroline Powell at Huntsman’s

 

[Kadastorm]

Farndon really does only go as high as he needs to

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Tom still clear but off the pace a bit

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Woohoo fab clear for Tom!!!

 

[Kadastorm]

A fair few time penalties for Tom but so pleased for Tom, being path finder and this horses first time around Badminton. Well ridden!

 

[shortstuff99]

Tom Jackson is a super rider.

 

[fidleyspromise]

Ponies done, moved to new field and dogs had a good run round including swimming in trough so all day to sit for XC

 

[teapot]

Right decision by Caroline there

 

[Ample Prosecco]

2nd run out for Powell and she retires

 

[Strawbz]

Caroline retiring. Runout again.

 

[lannerch]

Has Caroline Powell just flouted the whip rules hit it 3 times, I thought it was only 2 allowed .
Not complaining she’s a class rider , the rule is extreme , and now she’s sadly out

 

[Strawbz]

Right decision by Caroline there

Yeah, he was looking really tired on the approach there. Good call.

 

[Kat]

Shame for Caroline but the right decision.

Absolute class from Tom Jackson

 

[Rowreach]

Though taking the long route… ( updating for RR! )

At the gate, taking off 12.35, keep it coming I’ll catch up at 2

 

[j1ffy]

I wonder if the warmer conditions will favour TB blood? Mine have been much quieter than usual with the sudden improvement in weather and I’m sure some of the heavier types will feel the same.

Love Dreamliner!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Tom R and Will on track. No one has taken the direct route out of the water yet

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Tom looking good!

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Boyd just starting

 

[Kat]

Tsetserleg looks as though he's flying