OLYMPIC 3DE SJ thread 2 *commentary only*

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Is that because she rode for the team xc and took the longer, safer route??

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That is the only thing I put it down to as she really did clock the time up at the end and it knocked her down a fair few places.
 
Only 4 inches taller than me! Most of OHs friends are at least 6ft3, with some at 6ft6 and 6ft8!!
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That is gutting, and seems to be such a stupid rule. It is absolutely terrible for those who are in with a chance and can't compete because their teammates are placed slightly higher
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I think this 3 riders only rule needs to be looked at. Daisy Dick would have qualified as well. The people that came 8th, 10th and 24th won't be going thru - does it pass down the line?
 
It does pass down the line.

To give "lesser nations" a chance to get in to the final. Personally, even with my bent for fair play, I don't thinks it's a good rule. If you earn your place you should get to go.
 
Time for a cuppa, perhaps a G&T would be more beneficial given my heart rate when ours were jumping!!

I really do not agree with the 3 rider rule, everyone got a chance to qualify so those who did should be able to keep their place. There are many other sports dominated by a few nations and we do not impose such rules there do we??
 
I think the 3 rider rule is stupid too - let's look at it this way...

there are only 3 medals, so it doesn't actually assist anyone does it!!!!!!!! The top 3 can still be taken by the same nation!
 
I think everyone should earn their place but hey I suppose it's like everything in life....work, benefits, houses etc....if you are in a minority you get a better deal!
 
Don't get me started on this...it is like some school sports days in recent years which the "PC" brigade have got at. When we were kids you won or lost - gave you a bit of incentive to put in some effort. I do believe that competition breeds success and you have to start out in life with this ethic, our sports should be an example of hardwork and commitment not artificially created equality.

Anyhow will draw a line myself here...back on topic now!!
 
Big fat man in bright blue jacket looking sour has been in practically every shot during dressage and SJ. I'd quite like him to go away - he occupies too much space!!
 
He's the Olympic official guy, gives every rider a bottle of water when they get off. I know he's big but it's nice that they do that, just think there should be another man there with a bucket for the horses!
 
phew sorry for my absence, i have been doing entries! tweseldown unaff PN and pontispool PN and PNP
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missed munstead thoguh
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when is sj back on?!
 
I think they said an hour - an hour and a half break for the riders so I am presuming that the individual jumping will start between 4 and 4.20ish - though whether we actually get to see that live is anyone's guess lol
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I have just finished my lunch, feeling a bit porky now, but I am raring to go for the individuals.

I have changed my signature to show support for KC!
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love the new sig ! every time i saw ur other one i thought it was u riding i got confused every time, no joke
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i want sj now!
i am so hungry
 
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