Roody2
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Was anyone else there thinking he looked a little odd, more than just 'tired'?
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Was anyone else there thinking he looked a little odd, more than just 'tired'?
Have only seen the video but think it would have been nice to have perhaps had him and then another ex racehorse that is out competing and doing well perhaps doing a joint display or at least being in the arena together. That would have given him some company if it was stage fright - perhaps one of the really successful ROR show horses could have joined in given that they have been to HOYS and so have already had that sort of atmosphere.
I would put it down to stage fright as in every video there has been of him in his retraining, he has looked relaxed, happy, forward and very content.
I would agree with this too. its a pretty intimidating atmosphere and totally different to the ones he would have been used to. He was probably just trying to take it all in. Better a little bit behind the leg than going at full tilt, bucking and yeehaaing.
can't comment about the lameness as haven't see the video - does anyone have a link ?
On the whole I am pleased he is out and about and appears to be living well. I am sure those around him wouldn't be continuing if he wasn't happy or struggling mentally or physically. I think we have to credit those closest to him knowing him well enough and knowing and doing what's best for him.
I would put it down to stage fright as in every video there has been of him in his retraining, he has looked relaxed, happy, forward and very content.
It used to be that threads relating to Kauto Star were something to be enjoyed. Now every thread seems to have a people with very strong opinions which they often like to quote as a fact.
Here IS a fact, Kauto Star is NOT our horse, he doesn't belong to anyone on here. His owner made a decision on his horses new change of direction and I for one am happy to keep seeing him out. Yes he is a well known horse but that doesn't make him public property. Numerous reasons why he may have backed off last night but this is a unique situation which you can't really replicate easily.
I'm Not sure it deserves the outrage it's getting....we commented at the time that it was uncomfortable to watch when he ground to a halt because LC seemed to lose all coordination and every time she kicked her hands flailed backwards and jabbed him in the mouth.
I think it looked even worse as it followed such stunning riding in the dressage.
I agree I've seen worse out competing, but it wasn't nice to watch as a spectator.
I'm Not sure it deserves the outrage it's getting....we commented at the time that it was uncomfortable to watch when he ground to a halt because LC seemed to lose all coordination and every time she kicked her hands flailed backwards and jabbed him in the mouth.
I think it looked even worse as it followed such stunning riding in the dressage.
I agree I've seen worse out competing, but it wasn't nice to watch as a spectator.
I'm Not sure it deserves the outrage it's getting....we commented at the time that it was uncomfortable to watch when he ground to a halt because LC seemed to lose all coordination and every time she kicked her hands flailed backwards and jabbed him in the mouth.
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I don't know what all the fuss is about. Its so nice to see him properly muscled up, which he never was when racing. He looks soft and also moves better than he ever did when trained by PN. I always wondered how such an ordinary horse did so well racing. The "pony club" kicking I can sympathise with. there's nothing worse than a horse suddenly going behind the bit when the rider is expecting it to be rather more lively. I had this once with a very forward going Hackney, who completely had a meltdown at the sight of white boards. The resulting video was not a pretty sight!
Watching the video, it looks like they overdue the calmer, whichever one they used.