Express Eventing

[Horsemad12]

Anyone seen the press release on the BE website?

Not sure what I think - they have been doing something like this at grass roots level at Weston Lawns for a while?

 

[Rosiefan]

£100k for the winner

 

[Diane_Pepper]

What on earth?!

 

[KatB]

I think its a really good idea.... if it creates good publicity why not?!

 

[seche]

How exciting!!

Certainly breaks away from the tradition of the sport but then the Cash pot is very impressive, which will encourage entrants for sure!

- I only hope it doesnt tear too many of our mega stars away from the proper eventing. - First we loose long format and now we are going even shorter!!

In its defense I think only a fair few horses will enjoy and perform well in such a huge stadium atmosphere. Though for the semi clueless general public its got to be good for the sport. - SJ has done betting so now we are out doing the SJers - I like it I think....

 

[trefilan]

I think it's quite a good idea, run through the winter. It will definately help the publicity. 100,000! It's enough to draw anyone in!

I hope that this isnt twenty20 though as they put in there. That would just be eventing dummed down to ridiculous levels.

 

[Bubblegum]

Looks exciting.. and £100K is a big lure. Will be interesting to see what horses are entered for it.

 

[Diane_Pepper]

Yes, definitely a good idea, but it just sounds weird!!

 

[KatB]

Think of horses like Over to You...can easily become specialists in this type of event....

 

[Rosanne]

Sounds interesting. Where did you see the info about it?

 

[H-J]

Here's some info....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersp...estrianism.html

Says in here its a prize of £250K

 

[Rosanne]

Thanks for the Telegraph link. Just been to the Express Eventing website and entered the competition for free VIP tickets. Fingers crossed!

 

[Gamebird]

Considering they're selling tickets on the BE site already I think the details sound a bit vague still....

 

[kate081]

Sounds fun but £35 or £45 per adult ticket?!?! Will only get corporate types going if you ask me...

 

[Ludi-doodi]

Ok, call me thick here, but how is this different (apart from being indoors of course!) to normal BE event where everything is done in one day? I don't think, as someone has said, it's dumbing down the short format at all. For me, the only 'dumbing down' bit will be that the XC fence won't be as solid or imposing (Ok havng just typed that I've just convinced myself that it is dumbing down the short format!

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Anyhoo, hopefully it will bring eventing to a mass audience which could encourage more people to take up the sport = more events = less/more balloting

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Blimey I've confused myself typing this reply

- it will certainly have repercussions both positively and negatively I guess

 

[wench]

I dont think the XC fences will be dumbed down....

 

[Rosiefan]

Total prize money is £250k but winner will get £100k. I saw it here http://www.britisheventing.com/news.asp?...eDate=2008-08-1

 

[DidiR]

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What on earth?!

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Sees Diane looking out music for Pepper to do dressage to!!!

(for the £100k!)

 

[teapot]

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Considering they're selling tickets on the BE site already I think the details sound a bit vague still....

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Read the Telegraph article about it - sounds fantastic. I'd pay £45 to see eventers doing dressage to music

 

[Diane_Pepper]

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What on earth?!

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Sees Diane looking out music for Pepper to do dressage to!!!

(for the £100k!)

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LOL!

He would look like a miniature horse compared to the rest

mind you, he is already.
Might get the sympathy marks