Badminton 2024 thread

[rosiesowner]

obviously been a life long horse lover, but as the years go on I just appreciate the heart and bravery of these horses more and more. They’re just the most amazing creatures, looking forward to watching as the day goes on.

Also would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during the meeting mentioned.

 

[rosiesowner]

That was really gorgeous through huntsman’s for vogg, it looks dark in there in the shade

 

[Kadastorm]

Boyd’s interview was great! Love that he knew he had made an error and didn’t blame the horse. Interesting that he says it’s the toughest course for a while.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Wow Sam going direct route! First rider to do it. Just!!

 

[Strawbz]

obviously been a life long horse lover, but as the years go on I just appreciate the heart and bravery of these horses more and more. They’re just the most amazing creatures, looking forward to watching as the day goes on.

Also would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during the meeting mentioned.

Me too. Even more so after being domestic groom for 2 x 17hh+ retired comp horses. Was always a pony/small horse lass before that but fell head over heels for the big guys since then. Now I can really appreciate what it takes for these guys to throw themselves at these massive fences.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Not sure if other riders will now think it’s rideable or that it really isn’t! Talisman jumped it from a near standstill

 

[Kadastorm]

That wasn’t the greatest jump over the direct route but you gotta give it to Sam & Talisman, they got away with it!

 

[Kadastorm]

Another pin for Sam!

 

[Ambers Echo]

Sam Saved by another frangible.

 

[Strawbz]

Wow Sam going direct route! First rider to do it. Just!!

Gah, mised it typing. Will rewatch at the end.

These collapsing fences are amazing. Fantastic engineering.

 

[Strawbz]

Ohhh, lovely, saw that direct lake jump. Not sure who it was..

 

[Ambers Echo]

Felix went direct route - did a much neater job of it than Sam! This is a class round.

 

[DiNozzo]

Talisman doesn't know he's had penalties! He looks like he's having great time

 

[Ambers Echo]

Sam safely home

 

[Strawbz]

Talisman not the cleanest jumper but still looked full of running at the end.

 

[lannerch]

Oh jeez India

 

[Ambers Echo]

India demolishing an oxer .. not a great start

 

[rosiesowner]

I don’t blame talisman for having a good look at vicarage vee ditch, I think I’d want to have a peep too before I had to jump it these horses are so brave


Wow another frangible gone! Huntsman’s.

 

[Strawbz]

Yeah, not sure about the won't have hurt himself, Heck of a clonck landing on that. Oh, retired, excellent.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Felix is flying

 

[Kat]

Felix is amazing

Shame for Sam but they did look a bit scary in places, definitely saved by one of those frangibles

 

[Kadastorm]

Glad India pulled up as the poor horse looked sore, he proper belted that oxer.

 

[Ambers Echo]

Felix taking a flyer over huge oxer at the end of the course ! Meep!! But fastest clear so far

 

[Ambers Echo]

Zara safely through Huntsman’s

 

[Ambers Echo]

Bubby just starting

 

[Kadastorm]

really hope Class Affair completes for Zara because he is a right little sod sometimes! She deserves to get a completion.

And come on Bubby, you can do this!

 

[rosiesowner]

I’ve just realised the final fence is on a straight line through the entrance to the arena. Instead of previous years gallop through arena then turn a corner to the final fence. Wonder what the thought process was behind that, was it like that last year? Can’t recall.

 

[lannerch]

Zara’s on fire

 

[Strawbz]

Haha, Zara giving it 'Ger on', love it.

 

[Kat]

really hope Class Affair completes for Zara because he is a right little sod sometimes! She deserves to get a completion.

And come on Bubby, you can do this!

She's using all the aids! Those growls at him through the lake