Olympic Eventing XC Thread

[3Beasties]

Can't believe he didn't make the time

 

[TiddlyPups]

Boyd Martin 8 seconds over the time

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

was not expecting that from the French rider!

 

[dominobrown]

I am going to hunt down the camera man and kill him! Feel sorry for the commentators as well (not showing what they want).

And they can get rid of that logo as well

 

[Trolt]

Do you think it might become a dressage competition?

No, I think the terrain will really catch a lot out, then the time will become influential.

 

[maxie]

Ooooh it will take a serious horse to go faster than Boyd... he was motoring but the horse looked very tired towards the end...

 

[scheherazade]

Boyd 3.6 time pens

 

[TiddlyPups]

First German out on course

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

The time is going to catch out a few riders, I predict a few silly mistakes!

 

[TiddlyPups]

Chris Burton definitely looks slower but has made time (18seconds under)

 

[measles]

Chestnut being set up so surely over time but actually well under...?

 

[monkeybum13]

Very easily inside the time!

 

[measles]

Horse nearly slipped and fell up that hill what studs does he have

 

[only_me]

Wonder how WFP, MT and AN will make of the time - they are usually always on the time!

Also think there is only 8 fences over the last 4 mins (I think) so that would say maybe can go slower at the start and gain time at the end?

 

[TiddlyPups]

Couple of big slips for Mesples, stuttered on drop

 

[dominobrown]

Feel sorry for the French guy Him and the horse not enjoying it

 

[maxie]

I am going to hunt down the camera man and kill him! Feel sorry for the commentators as well (not showing what they want).

And they can get rid of that logo as well

I know!!! Stop showing wide angle shots of the park and show us the JUMPING

Wow, the sceond horse was faster than the first- I wouldn't have thought that from looking at the two running.

French horse gave the drop a good look!!!

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

darn.

 

[3Beasties]

Chris Burton definitely looks slower but has made time (18seconds under)

Very strange!

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

Oooh that could have been nasty

 

[monkeybum13]

Feel sorry for the French guy Him and the horse not enjoying it

Yes, horse doesn't look too happy.

 

[hotdog]

is anyone else watching on the I player?? and find that it's constantly buffering??

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

enough of the logo already! we know what sport we're watching!

 

[Azabache]

15 mins til Nicola!!!!

 

[TiddlyPups]

Jeez took out a stride!

 

[PeanutButterDragon]

Interesting to see what THomsen produces

 

[Leg_end]

Just remember we're seeing v experienced riders.. I think this will be v tough for the inexperienced horses and riders...

 

[Malibu_Stacy]

Jees :shocked: took out a stride!

very honest response from his horse!

eta French horse looks knackered!

 

[Trolt]

Also think there is only 8 fences over the last 4 mins (I think) so that would say maybe can go slower at the start and gain time at the end?

That's def how CB managed it ... hope GBR riders are taking note!

 

[TiddlyPups]

very honest response from his horse!

eta French horse looks knackered!

the horse was fantastic!