Burghley 2018

Oli's horse is only tired because it was pulling a lot and bounding around I. The first bit of the course. It's a really strong horse, used to scare me to death when Mary King was on it. It's the type of horse that needs an Oli type rider. I think he actually rode it very well.

Mark Todd's horse looked more tired.

I wish they'd show the Joules combinations at the Maltings, they looked horrific when I walked the course. The Leaf Pit has ridden better than I'd thought it would so far - those skinnies are so skinny.
 
My live stream is behind everyone else's, but I thought that was a nice ride by Oli. Horse did finish looking tired, but I thought it was a much better ride on a tired horse than Badminton. It could be he has less pressure on himself as he missed out on WEG, or it could be he has learnt his lesson after Badminton. I don't think King Joules is the easiest horse either, if he's the one I'm thinking of.

I am in work until 5.30 so will have to hope my livestream doesn't unpause itself while I'm away.
 
I love Mr Potts, but I'm really not liking how Louise Harwood rides him now he's getting older. She always looks a bit behind the movement (à la Mary King) and flaps her hands around a lot. It doesn't look like she's helping him when he needs it.
 
Honey08 said:
I love Mr Potts, but I'm really not liking how Louise Harwood rides him now he's getting older. She always looks a bit behind the movement (à la Mary King) and flaps her hands around a lot. It doesn't look like she's helping him when he needs it.
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I’ve never enjoyed watching Louise Harwood, if I’m honest. I love Mr.Potts though.
 
Honey08 said:
I love Mr Potts, but I'm really not liking how Louise Harwood rides him now he's getting older. She always looks a bit behind the movement (à la Mary King) and flaps her hands around a lot. It doesn't look like she's helping him when he needs it.
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She does seem to be behind him a lot, even if slightly behind it makes all the difference at 4*
 
I think people may just make the time, especially those that have been round before.

Poor Caroline, she'd been going so well. She was lucky in that string!

I'm gutted they've not shown the Joules rails at The Maltings, it looked horrific when I walked past it on Thurs.
 
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