doodle
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In the grassroots what are the "e" and 'k"s for after the name?
Badminton 2024 thread
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ihatework
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We had biblical rain yesterday!!!
It will dry out over next few days though
It will dry out over next few days though
Nicnac
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Apparently it's dried loads today and it was trainer time even at GR.
@DoodleE is member of EHOA and K is Kick on which are separate prizes. Not sure what Kick on quali criteria is but friend who is doing it just hit 60 so maybe for the more mature participants?
@DoodleE is member of EHOA and K is Kick on which are separate prizes. Not sure what Kick on quali criteria is but friend who is doing it just hit 60 so maybe for the more mature participants?
doodle
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Ah! Thankyou
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
My friend is there and said they towed on to prevent anyone getting stuck and creating a rut/mud. She says it’s not bad at all.
Mosh
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My friend who I share a tackroom with has just finished in the top 30 at grassroots 90! She has worked so hard and I'm so pleased for her and her young horse.
teapot
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Start lists and dressage times are here: https://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/dressage-start-lists-2024/
Nicnac
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After waiting for ages in Lane due to people being towed onto some campsite fields I was confident I could drive my large 7.5t in as didn't require a tow out last year.
If the lady in front of me hadn't beached her camper van and slewed across the track I would have been fine. Towed onto pitch.- the shame
. Drying up nicely and GR XC held up really well.
Anyone know why Tom mcEwan WD? Seemed to be v last minute.
If the lady in front of me hadn't beached her camper van and slewed across the track I would have been fine. Towed onto pitch.- the shame
. Drying up nicely and GR XC held up really well.Anyone know why Tom mcEwan WD? Seemed to be v last minute.
teapot
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Just watching the trot up - quality's great but hopefully they'll sort the sound out!
teapot
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After waiting for ages in Lane due to people being towed onto some campsite fields I was confident I could drive my large 7.5t in as didn't require a tow out last year.
If the lady in front of me hadn't beached her camper van and slewed across the track I would have been fine. Towed onto pitch.- the shame
Anyone know why Tom mcEwan WD? Seemed to be v last minute.
Ohh interesting - that's the mare that disappeared for over a year and then suddenly has appeared again
OrangeAndLemon
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Nothing on his social media after the posts with Eliza comfortable in her stable at Badminton yesterday. Really hope it's nothing serious.
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Supertrooper
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Wow the photo of MCS Maverick rearing!! On one hind leg
Kadastorm
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@Supertrooper i audibly gasped! I’m late watching the trot up as I haven’t long been in from work. He certainly was on his toes!
Chiffy
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Just saying a quick hello on this thread as I will be a Badminton follower from home this year. Eventually watched the trot up yesterday evening and plan to pop indoors from lawn mowing today to watch the dressage tests I am particularly interested in.
High excitement here yesterday as our friend’s son WON the Grassroots 90 class. Some achievement from around 100 competitors and some very close scores!
Enjoy , everyone!
High excitement here yesterday as our friend’s son WON the Grassroots 90 class. Some achievement from around 100 competitors and some very close scores!
Enjoy , everyone!
Nicnac
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He was brilliant. Such a teenager when he removed his hat for photos he quickly fluffed up his hair
Lovely horse too.
Jeni the dragon
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Morning guys! I'm going to nip in and out over the weekend as typically working.
I know the winner of the 90 a little too, as he rides a horse belonging to friends of ours!
First test started well! I know the people who had him from a foal and got him eventing originally. Lovely to see him at 5*!
I know the winner of the 90 a little too, as he rides a horse belonging to friends of ours!
First test started well! I know the people who had him from a foal and got him eventing originally. Lovely to see him at 5*!
RachelFerd
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I've enjoyed watching these first few tests before my morning meetings start. Thought Boyd's test was really lovely and feels to me that it could've scored better than 29, so perhaps we're on a tough dressage judging year this year?!
TheMule
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I agree, Tsetserleg is such a beautiful type of a horse and he didn’t do much wrong, but I guess just not expressive and 'wow'
CatInTheSaddle
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Tsetserleg is one of my all time favourites - made me sad when they said he's 17 this year! Bit too exciting for Pippa, not the best start.
RachelFerd
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I've seen him score better with mistakes - this was a clear round of a test, and really harmonious all the way through. Surprised not to see it closer to a 27.
Jeni the dragon
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Maja's Hope was a wee bit naughty there!
Nice to see CBI Aldo do a reasonable test for his first 5*. I saw him winning the Intermediate at Burgham 2 years ago and then placing at Blair last year.
Nice to see CBI Aldo do a reasonable test for his first 5*. I saw him winning the Intermediate at Burgham 2 years ago and then placing at Blair last year.
Kadastorm
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I missed the first session, what happened with Majas Hope?
Also, anyone else’s Badminton TV seriously lagging & jumpy, and also kicking you out every now and then? It’s really freaking annoying!
Also, anyone else’s Badminton TV seriously lagging & jumpy, and also kicking you out every now and then? It’s really freaking annoying!
sportsmansB
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My TV is OK not jumping, but the camera angles are very annoying - who wants to watch a halt and RB from underneath it when you can't see the squareness of the halt, the submission, etc
Kadastorm
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Ok, I’m going to swap from my comp to my tv as it might just be that. I’m being lazy as I was working late and wanted to stay in bed 
sassandbells
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I dont normally watch equestrian events as I’m normally working, but my partner bought me Badminton TV so I’ve been watching this morning and thoroughly enjoying! Boyd has always been a favourite of mine, but what a quiet rider Felix Vogg is!
Kadastorm
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Just got it on my tv and yep, much better. My ancient laptop is the one lagging.
CatInTheSaddle
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Tense all the way through, then reared and scuttled backwards rather than halt and rein back!
nikkimariet
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I’d love to see Sam Watson & David Doel do well. I love Talisman and DD has a great partnership with Galileo. Lauren Innes also deserves a good round.
Supertrooper
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He’s always been very tricky in dressage