Kadastorm
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I was thinking I would pull that horse up so I’m glad they pulled her up. Frustrating for her but would rather see the horse and rider come home safely.
Burghley 2022 XC thread
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sasquatch
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she was given a red flag by the ground jury and not permitted to continue - horse was tired and also was making a few mistakes ie tried to bank the big fence near the end thar a few horses have done.
sasquatch
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Its nice to see them pulling up riders for once. There’s definitely been a few others who’ve been given the benefit of the doubt imo as well
sasquatch
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Interesting to see a rider choosing more of the long routes too
HeresHoping
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Vendredi Biats is just class, isn't he?
sasquatch
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Nice round by Kitty so far - won’t say too much else!
DiNozzo
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And not just the horse! Her strength and balance is so good.
HeresHoping
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Oh, yes. My eyes are leaking a little bit. It's beautiful.
DiNozzo
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So so so unlucky for those 11pnts.
HeresHoping
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Wonder if that was shadows?
sasquatch
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Emma Hislop-Webb having a really sticky round
unlucky for Kitty with the pins!
unlucky for Kitty with the pins!
DiNozzo
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That certainly wasn't the prettiest of jumps, but the horse's expression was interesting wasn't it? Got far too close before he saw it, but as soon as he did, he was 100% game to try.
sasquatch
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I really want to know what cans they’re all being given after completing. Looks like a white claw lol
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Emma's horse should be pulled up, or she's going to kill it or it will kill her 
Phew, the horse jacked it in.
Phew, the horse jacked it in.
BBP
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I’m here, ground is really good, firm but not solid, they are cutting into it. Entire track has sub-terrain irrigation as far as I’m aware.
shortstuff99
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Weirdly all the water is being sold in cans at Burghley
sasquatch
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can’t help but wonder if he’s overbitted or sore in his mouth. My own horse will fling her head up and is over reactive to a shorter rein contact, but she just doesn’t fling her head up like that to even the smallest correction and contact
sasquatch
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really?! I swear I saw OT with a big 2L water bottle earlier, that definitely makes sense though
DiNozzo
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Maja's Hope is so lovely. I like him a lot better than Billy Walk On.
Supertrooper
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I can breathe now Pippa’s home safe
So so chuffed for Piggy & Tilly Bean xx
So so chuffed for Piggy & Tilly Bean xx
Supertrooper
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Is there a leaderboard anywhere
sasquatch
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Oh Oliver, that’s some real bad luck today
crazyandme
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Eeesh 2nd fall for Oli Townend today
DiNozzo
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Not what Oliver needs before Pratoni...
sasquatch
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Ignore my previous comment, my brain is misfiring.
only 32 finishers out of 52 who started XC
only 32 finishers out of 52 who started XC
DiNozzo
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31/52 completed.
sasquatch
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Are the fields intentionally getting smaller? Feels like there’s lots of GB riders, and then a few Irish, Kiwis, Aussies and Americans this year. I miss seeing all the big name European riders round Burghley and Badminton. Hopefully they'll be back
fetlock
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Usually over 80 competing so a big drop this year.
DiNozzo
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Lots of horses have been saved/pulled out for Pratoni.
Last time there was a big American contingent but I don't think that's usual.
Brexit has caused problems for riders travelling between the mainland and here which might have put some of the European riders off. Same for Irish ones too.
teapot
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As I posted on another thread:
Burghley 2019 - 67 starters
Burghley 2018 - 70 starters
Burghley 2017 - 61 starters
The Worlds are in two weeks time, and it's a pain in the arse and expensive to come from Europe hence lower entries imho.
I think Pippa's thoughts first things regarding pins and max dimensions is very much food for thought.