Burghley 24 entries

[teapot]

Is first horse on course at 11am tomorrow?

XC times don't appear to be on website yet, unless I'm blind?

 

[MuddyMonster]

Pretty certain I saw 11 on the running order sheets.

 

[teapot]

Ah ha, found it! https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1003476

 

[clairebearnz]

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.

Just a clarification - Monica's not American, she's a Kiwi and the lovely Artist is a NZ bred OTTB who came through one of the OTTB rehomers here (Eventstars Ltd). Monica and her family moved to the States earlier in the year.

 

[splashgirl45]

Just a clarification - Monica's not American, she's a Kiwi and the lovely Artist is a NZ bred OTTB who came through one of the OTTB rehomers here (Eventstars Ltd). Monica and her family moved to the States earlier in the year.

The person I was talking about I think, was Hannah Sue Holberg and she is American, she did a lively test but went wrong so her marks went right down Such a shame

 

[Jeni the dragon]

So who is watching today?
I'm working but I'll try to keep an eye on things! Fingers crossed everyone gets home safe.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Harry Meade going well as pathfinder on Superstition.

 

[teapot]

Oh Isaac, all that talent

 

[Kadastorm]

Isaac has so much talent but seems to fall apart on the XC (he did at badminton). Such a shame.

Maverick was a bit bouncy in the start box but he went straight off the leaf pit just now.

 

[teapot]

Isaac has so much talent but seems to fall apart on the XC (he did at badminton). Such a shame.

Maverick was a bit bouncy in the start box but he went straight off the leaf pit just now.

Yet absolutely flew around Luhmuhlen!

 

[Kadastorm]

HOLY MOLY! What a save from Pippa

 

[Kadastorm]

@teapot he seems to like the competitions on the continent, just not here

 

[Kadastorm]

Ros out, Pippa and Matthew Heath also out. So only Harry Meade completed so far… blimey!

 

[Tiddlypom]

Not a good completion rate so far

 

[Nicnac]

Hope Pippa's ok! Banged her face and landed back onto stirrup which had flicked onto saddle - ouch. Interesting that an innocuous hedge after the ditch is causing issues. So 2 of our top ladies have retired. Let's hope Maya's Hope and Walter do better.

Do multiple riders choose the order they ride which horse when? If so wouldn't it be logical for Ros and Pippa to take their more reliable horses first?

 

[MuddyMonster]

I was a bit late coming back from a hack ... sounds like I missed a bit! The leaf pit looks insane

I'm keeping everything crossed for one of my personal favourite Francis Whittington a bit later on

 

[myheartinahoofbeat]

Hope Pippa's ok! Banged her face and landed back onto stirrup which had flicked onto saddle - ouch. Interesting that an innocuous hedge after the ditch is causing issues. So 2 of our top ladies have retired. Let's hope Maya's Hope and Walter do better.

Do multiple riders choose the order they ride which horse when? If so wouldn't it be logical for Ros and Pippa to take their more reliable horses first?

Yes, I wondered why they were on the inexperienced ones too

 

[teapot]

It’s a drawn order so no choice in the matter. It’s only if you have multiple entered as double entries that I think you can choose.

You could argue that earlier in the draw means a quieter dressage day…

 

[Tiddlypom]

Pippa didn’t come off but she got a bit knocked about

 

[Tiddlypom]

Need to pull Emma up

Hairy

 

[Kadastorm]

Emma’s horse has been tucking his head right in on his chest for quite a way.

 

[Nicnac]

Emma really needs to retire!! Well done Aaron and Susie.

 

[teapot]

Will be interested to see if let Emma finish

Oh they are. Such a tricky balance.

 

[Kadastorm]

Not enjoying watching Emma, how she hasn’t been pulled up, I don’t know…

 

[Nicnac]

Wonder whether he's lost a shoe? He's slipping all over the place and going round bends with his head on his chest really doesn't help his balance.

 

[ihatework]

Oh Isaac, all that talent

As smart and fancy as he is, he is everything I don’t like about the way the sport is going. Too fancy and has to be too produced. Doesnt have the true xc brain for me. He will still get some big wins I’m sure, but this isn’t the sport imo.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Not hairy enough a round to be pulled up by the GJ apparently . How out of control and slipping/sliding do you have to be to be pulled up?

 

[Nicnac]

Oh no poor Nicole. At least all ok

 

[Kadastorm]

Well, I’m shocked Emma managed to get home. Poor Nicole has gone.

 

[Darcey69]

As smart and fancy as he is, he is everything I don’t like about the way the sport is going. Too fancy and has to be too produced. Doesnt have the true xc brain for me. He will still get some big wins I’m sure, but this isn’t the sport imo.

To be honest I think you're behind the times. The sport isn't going in "that direction" any more. Frangibles and the time element are becoming much more relevant in modern course design. Good x-country and showjumping are becoming paramount again. Starting to see more TB's coming through which I love!