Olympic Eventing xc thread

[Jo_x]

So have all these horses done a 4* to be able to cope with it or have some been chucked in the deep end?
I thought ours had to get good results at 3* to qualify?

They don't have to have done a 4*. The only one of our horses that has is Chilli.

 

[Shadowdancing]

Love summon up the blood's name too.

 

[Slightlyconfused]

They don't have to have done a 4*. The only one of our horses that has is Chilli.

Chilli showed his experience and so did Sam

Doesn't it put the others at a bit of a disadvantage?

Love the ex racehorse, brilliant round.

 

[only_me]

That was expected, swiss rider just ran horse into jump

 

[sasquatch]

Summon Up The Blood has some jump on him!

I thought he was tiring coming into the last water, but he seemed to just fly round.

 

[only_me]

Wow camilla kruger isn't wasting any time!

 

[sasquatch]

Swiss rider has had his 3rd refusal and is eliminated.

 

[Scoti1420]

So have all these horses done a 4* to be able to cope with it or have some been chucked in the deep end?
I thought ours had to get good results at 3* to qualify?

The Olympics for the last few rounds have been a soft 3*, and it seems some team selections were done with this in mind, but this course is more 4*

 

[teapot]

It's def not 4* height, but everything else about it...

Would loved to have seen Tina round this course, can't help but feel it's a waste of her team/champs ability and experience to be in a commentary box.

 

[Equi]

Chilli showed his experience and so did Sam

Doesn't it put the others at a bit of a disadvantage?

Love the ex racehorse, brilliant round.

Not really. Wfp still got penalties

 

[Scoti1420]

I am still not over WFP....just so gutted

Constantly trying to remind myself how incredible it is that he has made it round safely after his last year

 

[teapot]

Not really. Wfp still got penalties

On flip side if you're managing your horse's career carefully, perhaps showing it it's first taste of 4* technicality at the Olympics which has a different feel to other events (by all accounts) isn't the best plan!

 

[Slightlyconfused]

The Olympics for the last few rounds have been a soft 3*, and it seems some team selections were done with this in mind, but this course is more 4*

Thank you.

It's def not 4* height, but everything else about it...

Would loved to have seen Tina round this course, can't help but feel it's a waste of her team/champs ability and experience to be in a commentary box.

Was quite annoyed she was reserve, I love watching her ride

Not really. Wfp still got penalties

Yes but chilli was fluid and it was just an unfortunate mistake but some of the horses looked like they struggled with the course which I thought ment they hadn't had enough experience at a technical 4* or should I go back in my box 😊🤔

 

[only_me]

Lools like equador horse has just said no more

 

[Sprat]

Lools like equador horse has just said no more

Yep, it wasn't going to go over that for love nor money was it

 

[Lexi_]

I've been really impressed by the 'lesser' riders so far. The Brazilians, the Chilean rider, Camilla Kruger. Yes, time faults aplenty but really nice, thoughtfully ridden, sympathetic rounds.

 

[sasquatch]

Lools like equador horse has just said no more

my thoughts too.

glad the rider just retired after the second refusal rather than trying to keep going and either get eliminated or have a fall.

 

[teapot]

I've been really impressed by the 'lesser' riders so far. The Brazilians, the Chilean rider, Camilla Kruger. Yes, time faults aplenty but really nice, thoughtfully ridden, sympathetic rounds.

They've ridden it as it's come rather than having a game plan I think

 

[Mince Pie]

Retiral? Lol!

 

[ElleSkywalker]

First 3rd rider on course, eeps

 

[TheOldTrout]

Third Canadian rider's just started.

 

[Equi]

Thank you.




Was quite annoyed she was reserve, I love watching her ride




Yes but chilli was fluid and it was just an unfortunate mistake but some of the horses looked like they struggled with the course which I thought ment they hadn't had enough experience at a technical 4* or should I go back in my box 😊🤔

Yes I suppose I see what you mean

 

[Equi]

Anyone know what time pippa is due? I've a lesson to get to

 

[SpringArising]

Anyone know what time pippa is due? I've a lesson to get to

About 5:10pm I think.

 

[silvershadow81]

17.05 I think

 

[Lexi_]

Anyone know what time pippa is due? I've a lesson to get to

Fairly soon. 5.05 or something like that?

 

[SpringArising]

Oh balls. Went to a meeting, came back and can no longer watch on http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36654223

Anyone else having an issue? Really want to see Pippa's round!

 

[fidleyspromise]

Oh balls. Went to a meeting, came back and can no longer watch on http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36654223

Anyone else having an issue? Really want to see Pippa's round!

Mine is working ok.

 

[Equi]

About 5:10pm I think.

aw I'd be pushing it lol

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Just got in from work and waiting for my sky box to load what channel is it on or is it red button?