I just watched this to see what the fuss was about and saw a few passable riders in a row and then some dodgy ones ( not helped by the horse/rider/atmosphere combination). Alot of the horses didn't look exactly point and shoot which didn't make things any easier for the riders ( many of whom, I agree, could do with some serious training). If they are going to keep some for of equestrianism as part of the MP, could they not reduce the height of the jumps to 1m or so, or change the format away from jumping. Having said all that, I don't suppose there was a wide variety of horses to chose from so they did end up with some interesting mounts which I imagine most 'normal' riders wouldn't fancy getting on and jumping full stop, far less over 1.20m in that sort of atmosphere.
Sooo much better than yesterday, bar the odd few! I have to say I think the standard of horses is pretty good - they are honest enough to keep on jumping and as has been proven today if they are presented correctly to the fence they are leaving them up- even the one that was hopping lame still finished bless him!
Am loving Clare Baldings commentry, never heard her get so animated!! Much better than the guy yesterday who blamed the horses for everything