Badminton XC day

[ester]

even more so now!

 

[Honey08]

Gutted for Ollie on a local lady's horse. Just slipped on the turn.

And now Andrew's off. I was just going to say I wouldn't like to see someone inexperienced on that horse, but it's lovely.

 

[only_me]

I see Louise has retired, not surprised really.

 

[ester]

still going on telly, banking boxes and stopped at bullfinch again but yes now retired.

 

[Honey08]

Louise just didn't look big or strong enough for this horse.

 

[mypegasus]

Seems like the course is already asking various questions - will be interesting to look through the faults later on!

 

[ester]

I think Alex is still running on adrenaline!

 

[HashRouge]

Is everyone watching online or is it on TV?

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

Another one signing in with dog (mongrel), snacks and blanket. ��

Hats off to Alexander Bragg, Zagreb just skipped round

 

[ester]

its on red button

 

[Lexi_]

Prosecco has been opened. I love Badminton cross country day

Lovely interview with Alexander Bragg there. Fingers crossed for the Europeans eh?

 

[only_me]

Louise just didn't look big or strong enough for this horse.

Agreed. To get this far she has done well, but the margin of error is so small at 4* I think she was just a little too risky and you just can't be. Riding on the buckle isn't effective when it's for every fence

 

[RunToEarth]

I think Alex is still running on adrenaline!

I'm so pleased for him though!!

 

[scats]

I think Alex is still running on adrenaline!

Bless him. He is a man on a high, and deservedly so.

 

[Honey08]

Alex Bragg does come across as a lovely guy, and has gone well.

Such a shame for Oliver, the horse has gone round so well apart from that slip causing a run out. It's made it look the easiest, other than that.

Tina is looking good too.

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

Such a shame about the runout for Oli T, rest of his round was great

 

[Lexi_]

That's a really nice round by Oli if you take out the refusal. Shame

 

[scats]

Tina looking good.

 

[Lexi_]

Alex Bragg does come across as a lovely guy, and has gone well.

Such a shame for Oliver, the horse has gone round so well apart from that slip causing a run out. It's made it look the easiest, other than that.

Tina is looking good too.

Calvino's a lovely, honest sort of horse isn't he? Such a good attitude and concentration through that last combination.

 

[AmieeT]

Enjoying Tina's round!I like Alex Bragg's interview too, he looked so chuffed!

 

[JennBags]

Nicholson is a joy to watch. Tina Cook must be chuffed to not have gone for a swim this year!

 

[scats]

Nicholson is a joy to watch. Tina Cook must be chuffed to not have gone for a swim this year!

Nicholson always looks like he's out for a hack. A very cool customer!

 

[Honey08]

One thing about Tina's horse, although young they'll have had the grounding and the fittening, and she rides youngsters so kindly.

Great round.

 

[ester]

Yes, I do suspect she 'makes then honest' if that makes sense? Fab round!

 

[RunToEarth]

Nicholson always looks like he's out for a hack. A very cool customer!

I was just thinking, the way he stands in his stirrups reminds me of our huntsman - our for a jolly with his hounds!

 

[scats]

Tina gave that horse a lovely ride, a real confidence giving experience for it.

 

[only_me]

The ground is good to hard, so should be a fast track - but fences are definitely slowing Down. Imagine if it was wet/slippy - would be absolute carnage!!

 

[JennBags]

Wow wow wow, what a good horse.

 

[Honey08]

Nicholson looked like his neck was hurting half way round. But he's home. Great to watch!

Yes it would be a hideous course for wet weather. Causing quite enough problems when it's good going!

 

[JennBags]

Even Nicholson hasn't made the time, that's unusual.