Cross Country Thread!

[milliepops]

WOW buck was lucky.

 

[lannerch]

Buck Davison was cruising for a fall all the way round

 

[ihatework]

Honestly ... Buck is not ‘athletic’ enough to ride at this level

 

[TPO]

There are going to be a lot of sore horses tonight/tomorrow

 

[Sasana Skye]

I’ve decided I like dressage now

 

[milliepops]

One of those years where you need to be in the first half of the course if you're a spectator in person... be a bit quiet if you were waiting near one of the later fences

 

[Goldenstar]

I’ve decided I like dressage now

Me too .

 

[milliepops]

watching through fingers now

 

[lannerch]

Honestly ... Buck is not ‘athletic’ enough to ride at this level

Too overweight as well

 

[frittSkritt]

Honestly ... Buck is not ‘athletic’ enough to ride at this level

His riding style is really rough and almost uncoordinated. Leg flying back, roached back, not with the motion.

 

[ihatework]

Too overweight as well

I was saying it politely 😂

 

[milliepops]

I used to finish watching XC and couldn't wait to head to the yard and put some jumps up and have a jolly time.
Even if I had a jumping horse, this afternoon is not really very inspirational
Hopefully some of the ones to come will pull off some classy rounds.

 

[snooples]

Is it me or are the cross country stewards very slow to react today? Especially at the maltings where there has been a lot of problems, I feel like I'm screaming stop recording on your phone and help that horse!

 

[HollyWoozle]

After watching Tim and Ludvig as the first few I thought it would ride really nicely, but that is partly testament to their skill. I am interested to see what Jonelle, Pippa and Oli make of it later.

 

[Goldenstar]

I am glad I am old and there’s no chance of me getting a rush of blood to my head and deciding to do something silly .
It’s not inspiring watching is it

 

[Goldenstar]

Lovely American horse on the course atm

 

[DiNozzo]

Lillian did that nicely!

 

[lannerch]

After watching Tim and Ludvig as the first few I thought it would ride really nicely, but that is partly testament to their skill. I am interested to see what Jonelle, Pippa and Oli make of it later.

Think pippa is on a first timer to

 

[Honey08]

Come on Piggy!

The Lion is looking good.

 

[DiNozzo]

Oh I'm so excited for Piggy! I hope hope hope they're okay!!

 

[Sasana Skye]

I have to go xc tomorrow! Fortunately not quite at this level 😂

 

[Michen]

Oh I just cannot bear to watch Piggy I so want her to win

 

[Honey08]

piggy and VK didnt even look at the Leaf Pit.

 

[Goldenstar]

I think perhaps we should rename the elite level the completely and utterly barking level

 

[daffy44]

A lot of this is uncomfortable watching, and the vets and grooms are going to be very busy tonight.

 

[milliepops]

They're wittering on about the long route here, but some time faults is preferable to a 20 at this stage, there are SO many jumping faults and eliminations I would have thought the long routes would start to look a bit more attractive

 

[DiNozzo]

Lillian not particularly inspiring, but the best riding we've seen for a while today.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Piggy French showed how it should be done through the Trout Hatchery.

 

[DiNozzo]

Piggy looked quite terrified in the close up through the hatchery! Well Done!!!

 

[Goldenstar]

Lillian not particularly inspiring, but the best riding we've seen for a while today.

Enough is enough to get the job done it’s not a cross country for flair it’s about economy and slugging it out