Beanyowner
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How big are the show jumps?
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Maximum of 1m20
How big are the show jumps?
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Maximum of 1m20
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trendybraincell
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oh dear, poor guy...kick in face, hope he's ok
Skhosu
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oh dear lord that was v. nasty looking. he'll get out of the way quicker. not sure what happened there. hope rider and horse ok
MooMoo
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That horse just fel on its head, how are they letting him back on?!!
KimYoung
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He is NEVER getting back on!!!!
I thought he had been caught in the testes
That horse is never going to jump.
RETIRE MAN
I thought he had been caught in the testes
That horse is never going to jump.
RETIRE MAN
Happy Horse
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It was always going to happen going at that speed.
JM07
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if you'd waited a few moments before going off half-cock, you'd see he's retired...
carys220
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It reminds me of when I was younger and loved jumping but it scared the sh*t out of me so I had no impulsion...my little welsh pony would pick up on this and stop or run out....she threw me onto a spiky rustic once! Ouch! They need horses that just need pointing in the right direction...although I'm not sure some of these riders are capable of that!
MooMoo
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Ok he didnt jump, but he did get back on as if he was going to. What an appaling event, you wouldnt think i was the olympics.
carys220
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I think they have to get back on to leave the ring.
KimYoung
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What a good horse to keep coming at that double.
Anyone else shouting/teaching at the TV??
Anyone else shouting/teaching at the TV??
carys220
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Happy Horse
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Was it me or was the grey horse on three legs going round the corner?
JM07
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i'm sorry, but this is now becoming a total farce...
those horses are TRUELY dreadful....
they have no idea........
those horses are TRUELY dreadful....
they have no idea........
ann-jen
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This is truly painful to watch. How long is it before one of the riders/horses is actually seriously injured.
Happy Horse
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It would be interesting to see what a really decent rider could do on one of them.
GDB
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They need to stop this phase and stop it now! For the benifit and saftey of both horse and rider. Surely then can put something else in its place like Archery. Im really concered at the welfare of the horse and shall be writing to the Horse and Hound with my genuine concerns.
ecrozier
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The chestnut that fell on its head was actually not a abad horse at all for the GB rider. This is complete carnage. Almost every rider who has fallen off has been yanking so hard on the horses head, it has just been a question of when not if. I don't profess to be a great rider, but I sure as hell would try and improve my riding beyond recognition before attempting to jump 1.20 on a horse I didn't know. And as for the horses al being crap, well maybe the jumps sholud be lowered? And surely if as Saf said they have all kumped round prior to beinghosen for use then they can't be that bad?
Bugly
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nearly peed my pants watching it: gives us all hope! poor horses :-(
GinaB
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I can't watch, it is horrendous!
Beanyowner
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Watch the GB womens tomorrow then...Heather Fell came out of Pony Club I beleive, not sure about Katy.
JM07
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It would be interesting to see what a really decent rider could do on one of them.
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not a lot more, i shouldnt think......
It would be interesting to see what a really decent rider could do on one of them.
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not a lot more, i shouldnt think......
carys220
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i'm sorry, but this is now becoming a total farce...
those horses are TRUELY dreadful....
they have no idea........
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I got on a very good jumping pony once, was absolutely terrified and held it really tight....it ended up headbutting me over the first jump and then leaping the next! We didn't try anymore...I wasn't the rider for that pony......he was fantastic at jumping but MY riding made him crap.......is it not clear that's what's happening here?
i'm sorry, but this is now becoming a total farce...
those horses are TRUELY dreadful....
they have no idea........
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I got on a very good jumping pony once, was absolutely terrified and held it really tight....it ended up headbutting me over the first jump and then leaping the next! We didn't try anymore...I wasn't the rider for that pony......he was fantastic at jumping but MY riding made him crap.......is it not clear that's what's happening here?
MooMoo
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Uh...neither do the riders. Its not fair to blame it on the horses, if they're not suited then they shouldnt be there. Its not their fault they're being made to do something they arent capable of. Add to that the appaling riding and its not exactly making it any easier for them.
ecrozier
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Here's a suggestion, make them do a dressage test instead!
JM07
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Uh...neither do the riders. Its not fair to blame it on the horses, if they're not suited then they shouldnt be there. Its not their fault they're being made to do something they arent capable of. Add to that the appaling riding and its not exactly making it any easier for them.
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hence my reply...saying that as it the Olympics, some better qulity animals should hav been provided...
and before anyone mentions it, no i dont mean grade A types....
Uh...neither do the riders. Its not fair to blame it on the horses, if they're not suited then they shouldnt be there. Its not their fault they're being made to do something they arent capable of. Add to that the appaling riding and its not exactly making it any easier for them.
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hence my reply...saying that as it the Olympics, some better qulity animals should hav been provided...
and before anyone mentions it, no i dont mean grade A types....
Flame_
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There's nowt wrong with the horses - at least there wasn't at the start!
I think the horses are doing a damn good job despite the riders and the fact that now half of them are lame and have sore mouths, sides and backs.
It'll be interesting to see how they go for the women, or have they been already?
I think the horses are doing a damn good job despite the riders and the fact that now half of them are lame and have sore mouths, sides and backs.
It'll be interesting to see how they go for the women, or have they been already?
KimYoung
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Yes but you would be surprised what happens in some major competitions. When very determined individuals (and these guys are extremly fit and VERY focussed on winning) who do not have a horsey background try to keep going. You forget that non horsey people sometimes think of horses as machines and may well have seen event riders get up and carry on after a rider fall. [ QUOTE ]
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Yes but you would be surprised what happens in some major competitions. When very determined individuals (and these guys are extremly fit and VERY focussed on winning) who do not have a horsey background try to keep going. You forget that non horsey people sometimes think of horses as machines and may well have seen event riders get up and carry on after a rider fall. [ QUOTE ]
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Happy Horse
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How many horses are there? I have only counted about 4 I think.
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xspiralx
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It sounds bloody dangerous. If horses are falling over and getting lamed on a regular basis, it won't be long until somebody is badly hurt or killed.
By the sounds of it, the SJ should either be taken out, or the riders taught to ride properly, and given point and jump horses to take round a 1m or so course. Its not fair on either horse nor rider to expect them to do something they are clearly not able to do competently or safely.
By the sounds of it, the SJ should either be taken out, or the riders taught to ride properly, and given point and jump horses to take round a 1m or so course. Its not fair on either horse nor rider to expect them to do something they are clearly not able to do competently or safely.