Burghley entries

[DiNozzo]

He's a class act but such an odd shape. I like how Alice never bothers him. She just lets him travel and doesn't interfere.

 

[Clodagh]

He's a class act but such an odd shape. I like how Alice never bothers him. She just lets him travel and doesn't interfere.

She rides like someone who has hunted a lot, it was very harmonious and it was a pleasure to watch.

 

[DiNozzo]

Interesting to hear how difficult Topspin has been. I only really watch 4* and up, so haven't seen him in the past, but he doesn't look like he'd been difficult!

 

[DiNozzo]

Well ridden from Kristina!

 

[asmp]

Is the Canadian riding in a fixed peak? Must be different rules at this level?

 

[teapot]

Is the Canadian riding in a fixed peak? Must be different rules at this level?

They're allowed under FEI rules

 

[fetlock]

Has anyone else now got two commentaries going on at the same time?

(Fixed it)

 

[Tiddlypom]

Can you give a backhander like that any more

That was a proper wallop. Wabbit.

 

[Double_choc_lab]

Anyone else having trouble with buffering. Sound is OK but picture stuttering. Started off fine but now almost unwatchable. Have refreshed but no joy.

 

[Escapade]

Mine’s been pretty much perfect. I’m using the android app and casting to telly

Holding my breath now for SS…

 

[DiNozzo]

That didn't bother Swallow Springs at all.

 

[DiNozzo]

Cavalier Crystal is going to be a proper campaigner isn't she?!

 

[fetlock]

Anyone else having trouble with buffering. Sound is OK but picture stuttering. Started off fine but now almost unwatchable. Have refreshed but no joy.

Mine went a bit wonky. I closed it down and re-opened, which did the trick

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Anyone know how missed the missed flag was for Oli and SS?

 

[DiNozzo]

Right decision from Oliver. Retiring SS after dropping a pin

 

[teapot]

Swallow Springs tires so quickly, good to see Oli sticking his hand up

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Anyone know how missed the missed flag was for Oli and SS?

Nevermind, just seen he isn't going clear anyway. Swallow Springs feels to me like a horse who has just never shown their best.

 

[Tiddlypom]

SS looking good til then . Oli put his hand straight up.

 

[GreyDot]

What does 'mf' mean? I have tried looking it up...

Edit - missed flag

 

[teapot]

What does 'mf' mean? I have tried looking it up...

Missed flag

 

[Honey08]

Yes good to see Oli retire. He’s not having the best day, is he. Hope it doesn’t make him too pushy with his last horse. Although he’s ridden the other two pretty sympathetically.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Can't see Richard Skelt's horse getting round after climbing over the arena fences

Still scrambling on after the leaf pit

 

[Clodagh]

Can't see Richard Skelt's horse getting round after climbing over the arena fences

Still scrambling on after the leaf pit

It’s scary to watch. One of them must be nervous!

 

[teapot]

He's a bit old man out hunting isn't he? (for want of a better description)

 

[DiNozzo]

That was predictable.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Thank goodness for the frangible pin. Horse not hurt.

It was only a question of when the fall happened.

 

[Clodagh]

So he is a person whom you can see should perhaps think 5 star is a step too far.

 

[Honey08]

Hi m quite glad he had an “easy” fall and is out. He was riding a little unbalanced and as though he was nervous. He’s one of those big shouldered, almost too heavy blokes, my friend is like him, and it’s very easy to become unbalanced.

 

[DiNozzo]

Native Spirit looks like he's already sweating hard.

 

[DiNozzo]

Tom Rowland off as well. Frangible pins are really doing their job.

I have to say, I think the course design is excellent. Horses are not being punished for their rider's mistakes.

ETA: Not a dressage competition either!