Olympic Eventing XC Thread

[TarrSteps]

Oh no! Poor Carl.

I doubt Andrew is laughing today. He really thought he had a good shot with this horse this year.

 

[kirstyhen]

Nice to see that the 'Bugger that hurt' Dance is International though

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

Blimey?! Poor Carl!!

 

[Lolo]

Another at fence 3!! That was SO unlucky!!!!

 

[gadetra]

Up again

Gar I'm being tormented by tennis and the slalom thingy. Off with non equestrian sports !!

 

[Honey08]

Must be so gutting to fall so early in the course.

Japanese rider next, then two more before Mary King.....

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

Nice to see that the 'Bugger that hurt' Dance is International though

Isn't it though?

 

[doratheexplorer]

Would they ever remove a fence?? although some combinations have made it look simple, it has cause a lot of hairy moments and now falls.

 

[Boxers]

In light of all the trouble at fence 3, if you were riding (wishful thinking), would you resort to the long route?

 

[Mince Pie]

Definitely not a dressage competition! Glad he seems to be ok though.

 

[clairencappelli]

Argh i was just about to go to the loo ( on crutches after a fall xc schooling yesterday ) not jumping related tho. Horse was amazing and just some big stuff but stupid jockey was so pleased to have got over my final line of big fences, I steered poor horse under a tree. Ducked to avoid branch and horse went right and the tree and I got "close". Bashed my kidney and tore my glutis muscle and cant walk.

Oh christ, another gonner!

 

[doratheexplorer]

Nice to see that the 'Bugger that hurt' Dance is International though

It is isnt it

 

[missy_mare]

Gar I'm being tormented by tennis and the slalom thingy. Off with non equestrian sports !!

Here here!

 

[Honey08]

Oh no! Poor Carl.

I doubt Andrew is laughing today. He really thought he had a good shot with this horse this year.

He still should have a good shot if he does a fast clear, the way things are looking. He didn't get a bad dressage mark.

 

[Lolo]

OMG current rider has a dutch gag and marringale - what will HHO say

Don't worry, you're in CR now. If it works, no one cares NL however are planning a rescue mission if you'd care to join them

 

[Mince Pie]

Oh no! Poor Carl.

I doubt Andrew is laughing today. He really thought he had a good shot with this horse this year.

What's happened with AN?

 

[only_me]

Maybe a lot of riders are using the tree as a line and expecting that their horses will naturally back themselves off the tree?

 

[mypegasus]

Can someone tell Scotie that they are treble clefs not music notes!!!

 

[TarrSteps]

Nice to see that the 'Bugger that hurt' Dance is International though

He's to all intents and purposes American - that was very restrained!

 

[MollyMoomin]

Nice to see that the 'Bugger that hurt' Dance is International though

LMFAO

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

Feel that was a very sensible choice by the Japanese rider!

 

[CalllyH]

I love Carl - deeply dissapointed for him

 

[Trolt]

Nice to see that the 'Bugger that hurt' Dance is International though

*snigger*

Back on BBC1 now

 

[gadetra]

Who fell?

 

[Honey08]

Please go steady Japanese man - the mare looks a little quick and sharp for him!

 

[Double_choc_lab]

Don't worry, you're in CR now. If it works, no one cares NL however are planning a rescue mission if you'd care to join them

I'm all for it. I eat fluffy bunnies

 

[gadetra]

What a lovely speedy mare the Japanese man has. So bold. Love her!

 

[TarrSteps]

Would they ever remove a fence?? although some combinations have made it look simple, it has cause a lot of hairy moments and now falls.

Not for something like this. If there was actually something obviously wrong with the fence or conditons were deteriorating the Ground Jury and rider's rep can discuss removing it but this fence does seem to have a "safe" way to ride it and there is always the option.

 

[CalllyH]

hes doing ok on her so far, looks like hes talking to her lots!

 

[Honey08]

The mare looks like something Lucinda Frederick would ride! Speedy and strong! (Bought from her) He is doing well though, but a little frightening to watch!

Man that fell was Carl from the Belgian team..