Burghley 24 entries

[Orangehorse]

Most of the outfits have seemed sensible. I can't think it is a good idea for ladies to try to run alongside a fit, strong horse wearing high heels.

I didn't think the American horse did a very good trot up.

I suppose the flower pot at the end is to make them do a proper turn, but half of them are spooking at it!

 

[conniegirl]

Just looking at the dressage results so far!
Wow Ros Canter and Izilot Dhi on 19.9

 

[splashgirl45]

It was a lovely test and he has quite big paces for an eventer

 

[Parrotperson]

Now he just has to decide to jump the fences!!!!!

 

[Honey08]

I’ve just got home. I had a great day, despite leaving my lovely picnic (that I got up at 5am to make) on tbe kitchen table! It was cold and windy but stayed dry. The ground is great. I had trainers on all day.

Ros did a fabulous test. She was warming up for ages. The pirouettes and the flying changes seemed to be where people were losing marks.

Be warned, if you’re going tomorrow, they played music during the tests today. A bit Enya type, very chilled, but there were about four tracks on a loop, so it drove you mental after a while! I’ll be humming it in my sleep tonight.

I decided that I couldn’t be bothered to walk the course, but the ones I did walk looked big.

I watched the arena familiarisation before I left. Jonelle’s horse was on its toes!

 

[Honey08]

Oh, and William Fox-Pitt did a really interesting demo after the dressage where he rode the clones of Tamarillo and Chilli Morning. Really strange seeing him on “Tam” again.

 

[sjb10]

Oh, and William Fox-Pitt did a really interesting demo after the dressage where he rode the clones of Tamarillo and Chilli Morning. Really strange seeing him on “Tam” again.

We saw that on Burghley tv. We're going tomorrow and Saturday.

 

[Honey08]

Today felt pretty quiet. I’m going back on Saturday again. Only a 350 mile round trip!

 

[Honey08]

I forgot to say, I passed Nicola Wilson a few times yesterday. So lovely to see her wandering around with her beaming smile. She is like PMA personified.

 

[BBP]

Beautiful start to the day at Burghley this morning. Got here super early as I’m stewarding and was rewarded with this view over the house. Lovely and quiet yesterday.

 

[ihatework]

God I love Cooley Rosalent

 

[Jeni the dragon]

There are some really cracking mares there!

 

[splashgirl45]

Love or hate Ollie he can do a good dressage and I was impressed he took ownership of the flying change muddle, gorgeous horse as well

 

[Honey08]

He certainly can. He rides every point of his scores.

 

[splashgirl45]

There was a lovely test by an American whose horse was in a snaffle and cavesson only, such a shame she went wrong . I can’t remember her name now

 

[Honey08]

A lot of the American tests yesterday were lovely too. Until the flying changes anyway.

 

[humblepie]

@Honey08 Hope most of the picnic was salvagable. Sounds a good day.

 

[IrishMilo]

William is a proper negative Nelly!

 

[Honey08]

My husband had a lovely lunch at home!

For those there, are they still playing the same few tracks of background music?

 

[ihatework]

Please don't let WFP take up commentating full time

 

[IrishMilo]

Please don't let WFP take up commentating full time

I don’t dislike the bloke but he’s slightly insufferable to listen to!

Interesting how many riders have said how big the course is and how terrified they are this year!

 

[shortstuff99]

My husband had a lovely lunch at home!

For those there, are they still playing the same few tracks of background music?

Yes

 

[ihatework]

Thank god for Carl, this is commentary!

 

[Caski]

I don't think that I have seen so many breastgirths/plates on dressage saddles.
Horses are super fit I know but it just struck me.

 

[ihatework]

I love Ros, I love LG, she deserves a good score, but tbh this for me shows marks coming for the golden girl that probably would be quite as high for a non-name

 

[oldie48]

The American was Monica Spencer on Artist, a really lovely test and gorgeous horse! I was hoping to go to Burghley this year as I've never been but I health has been a bit iffy of late so decided to get the Burghley TV subscription and making the most of it. There have been some super tests, Carl's commentary was really excellent and I also enjoyed his masterclass, I wish it had been early on Thursday as it really explained the difficulties of the test. He liked the new test and the influence of the walk piris followed by trot really sorted horses out. WF-P didn't like the test and was quite vocal about it, haven't watched his masterclass yet as I'm saving it for this evening. I really enjoyed the trot up on Wednesday and actually felt quite nervous for some of the riders as it could be quite hairy. I am really looking forward to XC, it looks very challenging, just hope everyone stays safe.

 

[Parrotperson]

Well.

I’m £400 lighter, ‘xhausted and I’m doing it all again tomorrow!

Burghley professionals is it ok to arrive by 8.30? Or will I be queuing for ages by that time?

 

[shortstuff99]

Well.

I’m £400 lighter, ‘xhausted and I’m doing it all again tomorrow!

Burghley professionals is it ok to arrive by 8.30? Or will I be queuing for ages by that time?

You will be fine at that time.

 

[oldie48]

Obviously I meant the Funnells masterclass which I just watched!

 

[Supertrooper]

Obviously I meant the Funnells masterclass which I just watched!

Was it good?