Burghley 2018

[Tiddlypom]

Buck Davidson's heavy in the saddle, isn't he, in the slo mo. Good horse, though.

 

[only_me]

He always rides heavy, not the most pleasant to watch

 

[DirectorFury]

Lucky that there was a pin on that fence!

 

[Honey08]

Buck actually looks to be riding better than usual, hasn't made me wince much! Lovely horse though.

Love the Clover grey horse and the bay with the big blaze before it. Some lovely horses today.

Katie Preston's horse is a little rocket!

 

[DirectorFury]

In case anyone else is wondering how the hell Richard Jones lost his finger: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/fea...ichard-jones-rider-defied-odds-compete-630928

But disaster struck in the horsebox park after the cross-country when Richard fell while exiting the living area of his horsebox. His wedding ring became lodged on the way down and he lost his finger.

 

[Fools Motto]

I like that little horse very much. Well done Katie.
Also want Silvia to get round, something about her I really like.

 

[Honey08]

Come on Toddy! Love this horse, it's dressage was beautiful and it looks scopey and ground covering. I know it's inexperienced, but...

Eek through the Leaf Pit!! Good horse. Mark looked like he hurt his shoulder.

 

[only_me]

Well, that could only have been done by toddy!!

 

[scats]

Toddy!

 

[Fools Motto]

How did Toddy manage that!!

 

[Haphazardhacker]

Wow go Toddy, I saw it happening and shouted “no no that doesn’t happen to Toddy!!!”

 

[Haphazardhacker]

Noooooooooo!

 

[scats]

Oh no! Hope they are ok.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Toddy off

 

[Honey08]

I think he might have already hurt his shoulder, perhaps partially dislocated it, and not had the strength he needed?

 

[DirectorFury]

No, Toddy . Fingers crossed everyone is OK.

 

[Honey08]

I like Bill Levet, it always looks effortless.

(Well I jinxed that!)

 

[DirectorFury]

4 starters left.
Poor Simon!

 

[scats]

4 starters left.
Poor Simon!

What happened? I went to make a coffee.

 

[Honey08]

What happened? I went to make a coffee.

Ran out in the water, then ran out at the alternative. Just wasn't playing.


Louise Harwood still looking awful on this grey.

 

[DirectorFury]

Louise Harwood still looking awful on this grey.

Agreed, I just hope she gets home safe. I do think she needs to rethink the sort of horses she takes on - she always seems to end up with the very strong giants.

 

[Honey08]

It really is time Tim Price and Ringwood had a win, they're such a good combination and have been so close so many times.

 

[rosiesowner]

i've really liked the look of sky boy for a few years. he's such a classy looking horse so i'm so pleased for tim! really liking the look of andrews's grey too

 

[DirectorFury]

Cracking round by Andrew Nicholson!

 

[Honey08]

Classic Andrew Nicholson Xc.

Oli is looking good so far too. There have been some gorgeous horses here today.

 

[scats]

Andrew Nicholson is a very cool customer XC. Super ride.

 

[DirectorFury]

I've noticed today that the NZ riders all seem a lot quieter in their style and very secure in the saddle. Their horses also look much fitter than some of the others.

 

[fetlock]

Lovely to see Townend rewarding (all of) his horses' efforts with a huge pat each time instead of several thwacks.
I'm almost rooting for him on his last horse. Almost.

 

[scats]

Well done Oli. That was a seriously good round.

 

[Fools Motto]

The best ride from Oli i''ve ever seen.