MydnightShadow
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Found this video on the BBC where she is talking to Clare Balding.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/7794700.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/7794700.stm
Jordan talking about horses & Olympics
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Dovorian
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I remember the very glamourous Annni Macdonald Hall saying something very similar - jumping and eventing look a bit dangerous but dressage looks 'easy', that was years ago but I' cannot remember if Anni encountered the same barriers as Jordan!
jules89
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i am not watching that again...! I was cringeing!
Jiggy
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Mmmmmmm the Olympics.....Well Good Luck to ya Katie....Your gonna need it hunny....x
scotsmare
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Well, good luck to her. We're all going to be eating our words if she actually does it
saskia295
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Oh
I don't have sound at work, will have to watch later, I can guess what she's saying!!!
BigRed
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Katie Price can afford to buy a really top class horse. I seem to recall that Annie MacDonald Hall's husband bought her a horse that had been on the German Olympic Gold Medal Team. If Katie did that, and spent enough time with top trainers, just as AMH did, there is no reason that she could not represent the UK, as AMH did.
Look at the top riders - Laura B did not produce her top horses from Novice, they were bought for her. Same with Emma Hindle etc. Very few of the wealthy riders make their horses. The wealthy riders buy ready made GP horses.
Look at the top riders - Laura B did not produce her top horses from Novice, they were bought for her. Same with Emma Hindle etc. Very few of the wealthy riders make their horses. The wealthy riders buy ready made GP horses.
PapaFrita
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You make some good points, but I think KP's main problem will be that she just won't have the time to put into training. Even if she gets someone fantastic to train her horse, I think her business commitments will prevent her from putting in the work SHE needs to put in to get good enough for the Olympics.
On a different note, for someone who speaks to the media so readily and often, she really is rather inarticulate, isn't she?
On a different note, for someone who speaks to the media so readily and often, she really is rather inarticulate, isn't she?
BigRed
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You are right, when you hear her talk she sounds like a real dummy, but she is self made and she has manipulated the media to make herself even more successful. I read somewhere that she owns the rights to all her photo's and has always done that, which is why she makes so much money from her image. My brother-in law did some work on her cars and he said she made the effort to come out and say hello and both she and her husband were very nice and down to earth. In some perverse way I admire her because she has done so well for herself, despite the odds.
PapaFrita
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I know she's a canny businesswoman, and no doubt a lovely person as well as a great mum, but it'll take more than that to get to the Olympics. I'm not convinced she's got the dedication (or talent
Sorry, but that's my opinion) As for her media image (my comment was meant generally, not to you in particular, BTW
) considering she gets asked the same questions over and over, I'd've thought she'd prepare something to say that makes her ambition and dedication more serious.
stencilface
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I think I quite like her dream, I have to admit its also one of mine! Althought KP is more likely to get there as has, great horses, the best trainers, and lots of money to dedicate to it. Which, as pointed out above, is not dissimilar to other top people out there. In fact, I would go so far as to say that lots of horsey people are maybe more wealthy than KP?
And of course, 'tis just a dream for me (as I lack all of the above, along with talent
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I do like her, she is self made, with evidently a great business mind, still not sure about her choice of skin tone with that pink track suit - but we all make mistakes!
And of course, 'tis just a dream for me (as I lack all of the above, along with talent
I do like her, she is self made, with evidently a great business mind, still not sure about her choice of skin tone with that pink track suit - but we all make mistakes!
H's mum
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She seemed almost camera shy being interviewed there - not seen her react like that - I wonder if it's because she knew it was for the equestrian-viewers - you know what horsey folk are like -nothing more bloody bitchy/critical really! (and I bet she's fully aware of that!) LOL!
Having said that - if she really does ride her 3 horses every day - along with having 3 kids and a busy business - then hats off to her - I struggle to ride 1 a handful of times a week!
Kate x
Having said that - if she really does ride her 3 horses every day - along with having 3 kids and a busy business - then hats off to her - I struggle to ride 1 a handful of times a week!
Kate x
lucretia
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and you know what else. if you compare her HOYS video with the hickstead one both on you tube she has made a significant amount of improvement in only a few months (three i think) so i wouldnt bet against her quite yet to be honest. the only difference between her situation and annie MH's is about half a dozen bra sizes and a more brazen attitudw but no one gave annie such a hard time......
amandathepanda
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jumping and eventing look a bit dangerous but dressage looks 'easy'
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Hmmmmmmm! I wonder if Katie's horses are pre-programmed so they don't behave like normal dressage horses? I've had my worst injuries coming off my dressage horses including a cracked knee cap & broken back. When I used to BSJA it was positively painless in comparison!!!
I couldn't stop laughing when she said 'I can ride...'
To be fair though, she does bring much needed publicity to the sport. You don't often see crowds of photographers crowding around top level dressage riders in this country.
jumping and eventing look a bit dangerous but dressage looks 'easy'
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Hmmmmmmm! I wonder if Katie's horses are pre-programmed so they don't behave like normal dressage horses? I've had my worst injuries coming off my dressage horses including a cracked knee cap & broken back. When I used to BSJA it was positively painless in comparison!!!
I couldn't stop laughing when she said 'I can ride...'
To be fair though, she does bring much needed publicity to the sport. You don't often see crowds of photographers crowding around top level dressage riders in this country.
Faithkat
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perhaps she is inspired by "International Velvet" . . . . you know, where she hops over a couple of 2ft showjumping fences and *hey presto* is invited to the Olympic eventing squad training camp!
H's mum
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I was amazed by how much she'd progressed tbh - wish I could progress at that speed! LOL!
Kate x
Kate x
amandathepanda
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perhaps she is inspired by "International Velvet" . . . . you know, where she hops over a couple of 2ft showjumping fences and *hey presto* is invited to the Olympic eventing squad training camp!
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PMSL!!! If only! I think half of us on this forum would be on the long list for 2012 - for eventing, dressage & show jumping! Maybe I should get a massive boob job done, pose naked a few times & release a dodgy porn clip on the internet to finance my competitive dreams
perhaps she is inspired by "International Velvet" . . . . you know, where she hops over a couple of 2ft showjumping fences and *hey presto* is invited to the Olympic eventing squad training camp!
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PMSL!!! If only! I think half of us on this forum would be on the long list for 2012 - for eventing, dressage & show jumping! Maybe I should get a massive boob job done, pose naked a few times & release a dodgy porn clip on the internet to finance my competitive dreams
H's mum
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perhaps she is inspired by "International Velvet" . . . . you know, where she hops over a couple of 2ft showjumping fences and *hey presto* is invited to the Olympic eventing squad training camp!
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PMSL!!! If only! I think half of us on this forum would be on the long list for 2012 - for eventing, dressage & show jumping! Maybe I should get a massive boob job done, pose naked a few times & release a dodgy porn clip on the internet to finance my competitive dreams
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hhmmm don't you know that there's a credit crunch
hehe!
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perhaps she is inspired by "International Velvet" . . . . you know, where she hops over a couple of 2ft showjumping fences and *hey presto* is invited to the Olympic eventing squad training camp!
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PMSL!!! If only! I think half of us on this forum would be on the long list for 2012 - for eventing, dressage & show jumping! Maybe I should get a massive boob job done, pose naked a few times & release a dodgy porn clip on the internet to finance my competitive dreams
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hhmmm don't you know that there's a credit crunch
bailey14
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I can't hear the link as I work in an open plan office and i am at work at the moment. However I think I know what its about, the fact that she reckons she is going to get to the Olympics. She is a tidy rider, but she is nothing special. You need dedication, relentless time, money, blood, sweat and tears. I bet the top riders who know all about this and do it day in and day out get really annoyed with her. She seems to think there is a short cut to get to the Olympics and any top rider would tell you that you have to be extremely dedicated and put in hours and hours of work over a period of many many years to even have the slightest chance at being on the long list for the Olympics never mind the short list. It will only ever be a pipe dream for Katie, but I suppose its nice to dream .........
Ezme
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Am I the only one who finds her THE MOST IRRITATING PERSON IN THE WORLD!? Urgh I just want to give her a slap.....
kick_On
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No
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finds her THE MOST IRRITATING PERSON IN THE WORLD!?
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but i would change World to 'Horsey World'
IMO she just will not have time/talent to get to London 2012, but she'll blame the 'Horsey esblishment' of not picking her, due to who SHE is - I can hear it NOW!!!!!!!
toddles off ******SCREAMING ******
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finds her THE MOST IRRITATING PERSON IN THE WORLD!?
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but i would change World to 'Horsey World'
IMO she just will not have time/talent to get to London 2012, but she'll blame the 'Horsey esblishment' of not picking her, due to who SHE is - I can hear it NOW!!!!!!!
toddles off ******SCREAMING ******
bonnie08
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she only looks kind of good doing dressage because she has a really good horse. without it she would be totally useless
and no way will she get to ride at the olympics with talent only just beacuse of who she is
and no way will she get to ride at the olympics with talent only just beacuse of who she is
TS_
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I think the main thing to remember about KP is she has exactly the same crazy dreams as every other horsey hooked person has at some point or another. Only thing is she has the money to get there. I mean lets be realsitic there are many many riders out there who would of loved to get the chance to ride at HOYS but just don't have the funds. I think it's great that she has such high dreams because lets face it there are a lot worse people out there in the world doing absolutly nothing, at least she has the dedication to give things ago. I personally think it must take quite a lot to be able to ride her horses as if you sit on the sort of horses that do top dressage they are not easy!
kick_On
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We can ALL have dreams to ride at the top, not knocking that.
BUT
If you want to do get to top IMO, just 'Shut Up and stop your media circus' and get on with riding, training and completing. Insteading of just doing 'the talk', as I can't take her seriously as it seams to me, that she 'LOVES the media' a tad TO MUCH!!!!
Words can be meaning less, Action speaks volumes!!!!
BUT
If you want to do get to top IMO, just 'Shut Up and stop your media circus' and get on with riding, training and completing. Insteading of just doing 'the talk', as I can't take her seriously as it seams to me, that she 'LOVES the media' a tad TO MUCH!!!!
Words can be meaning less, Action speaks volumes!!!!
Ezme
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but i would change World to 'Horsey World'
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Nope. The entire world.
but i would change World to 'Horsey World'
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Nope. The entire world.
JanetGeorge
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If you want to do get to top IMO, just 'Shut Up and stop your media circus' and get on with riding, training and completing. Insteading of just doing 'the talk', as I can't take her seriously as it seams to me, that she 'LOVES the media' a tad TO MUCH!!!!
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Unless KP is REALLY as stupid as she sometimes appears to be (and I don't think she is!) then she KNOWS she won't make 2012 Olympics - in fact her chances for 2016 don't look great either!! There are plenty of riders with FAR more ability and years of experience AND plenty of money behind them who can't be sure of a place.
BUT the media is essential to her business - so she courts it! There's no good being shy and retiring and working quietly away at your riding if your REAL aim is to get as much publicity as you possibly can for your equine range. And she doesn't care if WE think her a loudmouth fool - she can cry about it all the way to the bank!
If you want to do get to top IMO, just 'Shut Up and stop your media circus' and get on with riding, training and completing. Insteading of just doing 'the talk', as I can't take her seriously as it seams to me, that she 'LOVES the media' a tad TO MUCH!!!!
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Unless KP is REALLY as stupid as she sometimes appears to be (and I don't think she is!) then she KNOWS she won't make 2012 Olympics - in fact her chances for 2016 don't look great either!! There are plenty of riders with FAR more ability and years of experience AND plenty of money behind them who can't be sure of a place.
BUT the media is essential to her business - so she courts it! There's no good being shy and retiring and working quietly away at your riding if your REAL aim is to get as much publicity as you possibly can for your equine range. And she doesn't care if WE think her a loudmouth fool - she can cry about it all the way to the bank!
black_horse
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'harder for some people in normal jobs'
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR i really cannot stand that woman!!!
everything about her is fake, except for her ego!!!
go away you trussed up barbie doll, and you might want to take a bit of that fake bake off, you look like you have bathed in tango!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR i really cannot stand that woman!!!
everything about her is fake, except for her ego!!!
go away you trussed up barbie doll, and you might want to take a bit of that fake bake off, you look like you have bathed in tango!
TS_
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The media is her job. As with everyone her job supports her, her family and her horses therfore just because she has started riding horses she's not going to stop her job, she needs it to be able to ride. Alot of horse people can work the media/crowed to their advantage and she does the same, just in a rather extravigant (sp?) way. There's always been something about her that i'm not quite sure about but i admire her drive and the fact she's willing to have a go even though she's not the best rider, and never claims to be.
HLB
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i love the way Clare Balding says i quote " and there NOT GOING to spend their life saying YOUR GREAT!!" i thought that was brilliant, nice one Balding.
LauraBR
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Unless KP is REALLY as stupid as she sometimes appears to be (and I don't think she is!) then she KNOWS she won't make 2012 Olympics - in fact her chances for 2016 don't look great either!! There are plenty of riders with FAR more ability and years of experience AND plenty of money behind them who can't be sure of a place.
BUT the media is essential to her business - so she courts it! There's no good being shy and retiring and working quietly away at your riding if your REAL aim is to get as much publicity as you possibly can for your equine range. And she doesn't care if WE think her a loudmouth fool - she can cry about it all the way to the bank!
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JanetGeorge, that is EXACTLY my take on it all too.
Unless KP is REALLY as stupid as she sometimes appears to be (and I don't think she is!) then she KNOWS she won't make 2012 Olympics - in fact her chances for 2016 don't look great either!! There are plenty of riders with FAR more ability and years of experience AND plenty of money behind them who can't be sure of a place.
BUT the media is essential to her business - so she courts it! There's no good being shy and retiring and working quietly away at your riding if your REAL aim is to get as much publicity as you possibly can for your equine range. And she doesn't care if WE think her a loudmouth fool - she can cry about it all the way to the bank!
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JanetGeorge, that is EXACTLY my take on it all too.