Olympic Eventing Dressage Thread

[Puppy]

The Russian's horse is not really looking the part, is he?!

 

[Chocy]

Omg cringing at the Russian test

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

Wow this one doesn't look happy, this is my mares impression of dressage!!!

haha, I was thinking exactly the same thing!

 

[libbyandblue]

The Russian's horse is not really looking the part, is he?!

Definitely not! Rather interesting test!

 

[georgiegirl]

Gosh the russian looks completey out of place. Not a happy horse at all!

 

[SpottedCat]

The Russian's horse is not really looking the part, is he?!

Blimey, this is something else!

 

[atlantis]

This one is more unhappy. He doesn't look like he ever pays attention!!!

 

[Jnhuk]

Miklem bridle?

 

[Goldenstar]

Micklem not the answer there them !

 

[Holidays_are_coming]

Ian stark is very funny about him!!!

 

[starryeyed]

this is my mares impression of dressage!!!

mine too!!

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

Im a little annoyed that our commentators are ripping it apart though - not overly sporting!

 

[TarrSteps]

Actually really impressed with the girl from Belarus - ugliest bridle in the world aside - she stayed very calm when her horse was overwhelmed, and patted him at the end with a smile, no getting upset with him.

Agreed. It's a massive shock, a venue like that, especially for horses without much international experience. Michelle had to do a bit the same thing, just give him a pat and wait for him to take it in the not push too hard. All part of the game but one that some countries have a huge advantage in.

This guy, however, is just confusing . . . Ian doesn't seem to know what to say!

 

[Chopandchips]

I'm bloody loving this ... really need to get dressed though! maybe the olympics will actually make me finally understand all the scoring etc!!


xx

 

[SpottedCat]

Agreed. It's a massive shock, a venue like that, especially for horses without much international experience. Michelle had to do a bit the same thing, just give him a pat and wait for him to take it in the not push too hard. All part of the game but one that some countries have a huge advantage in.

This guy, however, is just confusing . . . Ian doesn't seem to know what to say!

You can't help but wonder how he got Olympic QRs?!

 

[georgiegirl]

He's right though if that is their usual way of going then how on earth have they qualified??

 

[Jnhuk]

Micklem not the answer there them !

No I meant he was wearing one...

 

[libbyandblue]

This grey is rather pretty!!

 

[starryeyed]

Do feel quite sorry for the russian rider, horse definitely wasn't having a good day

eta; oh wow, this grey is a dream horse!

 

[Goldenstar]

He's right though if that is their usual way of going then how on earth have they qualified??

Good question

 

[NinjaPony]

80 penalties oh dear..... Now this one looks a bit more like it, lovely grey

 

[libbyandblue]

You can't help but wonder how he got Olympic QRs?!

I have no idea either! Very strange..

 

[atlantis]

Lol at Ian Stark!! Surprise at the changes being true!!!

 

[TarrSteps]

Apparently Ian and Mike are confused too!

I don't think they're really being mean, it's just a bit bewildering to see a horse going like this at this level these days. He would have fit right in even 40 years ago though.

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

Late entry penalities at the Olympics? Talk about throwing marks away! (Or rather gaining them)

 

[Jnhuk]

Penalties for late entry? Not heard of this before

 

[SpottedCat]

Penalties for late entry? Not heard of this before

Yes, you have something like 45 seconds (or is it 60?) to get in the arena or you get penalised - I have this nagging feeling that at National (i.e. not FEI) level it can be discretionary E! Not sure what it is at FEI.

 

[henryhorn]

Can't understand why anyone would dream of taking a baby to this. Utterly boring for a baby and annoying for spectators sitting near it. I suppose it is overly loud to us because it must be near the camera..

 

[Jnhuk]

Yes, you have something like 45 seconds (or is it 60?) to get in the arena or you get penalised - I have this nagging feeling that at National (i.e. not FEI) level it can be discretionary E! Not sure what it is at FEI.

I would have thought E too but live and learn. Think they mentioned 45 seconds on the commentary

 

[libbyandblue]

Yes, you have something like 45 seconds (or is it 60?) to get in the arena or you get penalised - I have this nagging feeling that at National (i.e. not FEI) level it can be discretionary E! Not sure what it is at FEI.

I thought it was Elimination, it definitely is at National level anyway. Such a silly way for the Jamaican rider to throw away marks though!