Badminton thread!

[only_me]

Whoops, toddy nearly went swimming!!
Lake gets very deep very quickly :eek3:

 

[frostyfingers]

They both looked really shaken do hope the horse is ok. Close call for Toddy there......

 

[starryeyed]

oh Toddy!!!!

 

[only_me]

And pippa unseated :eek3:

 

[armchair_rider]

Mark Todd goes for a wander round the lake. That's going to be a damp ride home

PF fall at second part of sunken road

 

[starryeyed]

oh no Pippa!!

 

[frostyfingers]

Oh Pippa. She'll be absolutely spitting I should think.

 

[Befney3]

******! Poor Pippa.

Am lol at the commentary of Toddy off for a swim.

 

[apachediamond]

Toddy seems to be having an interesting ride.....

 

[Beausmate]

Most eventful Badminton ever? Definitely in the last ten years.

 

[armchair_rider]

Bloody hell. I think most people would be off Toddy's horse now - personally i think i'd have bailed.

 

[frostyfingers]

This looks hairy beyond belief, just as well Toddy's got long legs. If he gets round he deserves a prize for stickiest breeches!

 

[teapot]

Izzy Taylor is sheer class she really is!

 

[debsflo]

I am emotionally exhausted with Pippa and Toddys rounds

 

[armchair_rider]

Izzy Taylor is sheer class she really is!

Yes. Very mature riding. Must be improving her team chances.

That parallel's been broken again - Bill Levett this time

 

[Befney3]

Sounds like Izzy Taylor's having a good day.

 

[frostyfingers]

Wonder how sore Leonidas will be, he seems to have scraped over quite a few jumps.

 

[muffinino]

I wouldn't say I'm a fan, was just a nice round to watch, he didn't chase his horse round, whip it needlessly or take silly risks that some other riders have.

Another couple of oops moments out on course

Agreed, although I do like Townend. In fairness to Oliver, he was patting his horse all the way around and gave him a few wake up smacks coming in to the quarry, but he got him home safe and sound. Toddy's horse is looing tired but he's doing much the same to get him home.

S'Mark's horse is lucky to have his rider - not sure many others would have got him around! I think I spied a grim smile on his face when he nearly went swimming at the lake lol.

 

[armchair_rider]

Toddy home. Which he's probably quite relieved about

 

[3Beasties]

Has anyone been inside the time yet? How come it's so tight? I'm surprised they've not adjusted it!

 

[apachediamond]

Has WFP started yet?

 

[apachediamond]

Has anyone been inside the time yet? How come it's so tight? I'm surprised they've not adjusted it!

No one inside yet

 

[MegaBeast]

Sounds like Izzy Taylor's having a good day.

Looking very impressive indeed cross country.

 

[frostyfingers]

No, not quite. I think the time was adjusted to take into account the fences removed, but not 100% sure whether it was altered for the ground/going.

 

[armchair_rider]

I don't think anyone's got within 30 seconds of the time yet, never mind under it!
Izzy has finished, WFP next starter

 

[MegaBeast]

Has WFP started yet?

starting now.

 

[frostyfingers]

He's off, fingers tightly crossed that he can get clear.

 

[apachediamond]

Nicola Wilson and Beltane Queen next to start

 

[starryeyed]

Come on WFP!!

 

[MegaBeast]

No, not quite. I think the time was adjusted to take into account the fences removed, but not 100% sure whether it was altered for the ground/going.

not that I'm aware of and wouldnt be fair to alter it once the event has started.