Olympic Eventing xc thread

[conniegirl]

hmm I'm watching live on internet but appear to just have beeps and no commentary

 

[Crackerz]

Hmmm that's a pretty basic question (open ditch brush) at this level...

Horse now looks unsure of himself

I'm a bit scared of her gungho approach!

 

[dixie]

Loving the French horse
Not many crowds.

 

[criso]

Only just found it - it's moved to 571 on virgin. Planner shows rowing while 576 shows equestrian but the actual is reversed.

 

[vallin]

Jessica's horse is dripping!

Go Padraig!

 

[only_me]

Amazed that the canadian rider tried the direct route at cottage/gate - horse not up for it & had few previous near misses

 

[teapot]

Time's going to be super interesting

 

[Jo_x]

I can't believe how few people are spectating there - I guess it's maybe because it's still relatively early in the day there, so hopefully it will get busier later on.

I thought that too - such a shame especially given how rammed London was!

 

[only_me]

Typical bbc ignoring the irish

 

[teapot]

I thought that too - such a shame especially given how rammed London was!

You can't compare them in some ways - Rio isn't an eventing hotspot of the world. Also, it's only 10.12 am in Rio, it'll get busier I'm sure.

 

[only_me]

Oh no he didn't deserve that

 

[ElleSkywalker]

It's not riding easily is it?!

 

[Lexi_]

Typical bbc ignoring the irish

Isn't it usually an external company providing the tv coverage for the Olympics?

 

[only_me]

Doesn't usually matter who, Irish riders do tend to be ignored at all events shown oj tv

 

[lewis2015]

Oh jeeez Poor guy

 

[dixie]

Poor Simon, looks sore

 

[TheOldTrout]

Oh no. Poor Padraig.

 

[Northern Hare]

Isn't it usually an external company providing the tv coverage for the Olympics?

I don't believe that it is the BBC filming this - they just take the feed from Olympic TV.

 

[Dunlin]

Stunning round by Astier Nicolas, horse was pretty tired by the end but interesting that he was only just inside the time, the course is influential and the time is very influential as well, I think today will be a big shake up for the leaderboard.

Poor Padraig, poor sore horse, hope he's ok.

 

[only_me]

Oh no nasty fall, horse just on form

Looks a bit sore

 

[PolarSkye]

Phew - just made it home from work. Asked boss if I could work from home this afternoon so I could watch - it helps if your boss is also horsey .

Simon Porloe looked very sore, poor boy.

P

 

[ecb89]

That fall was horrible!

 

[Lexi_]

Ouch! Poor Simon. Glad to see them both up though.

 

[Crackerz]

That fall was horrid, but it looks to have walked most of it off

 

[teapot]

Filmed by the Olympic broadcaster I believe, like London was.

 

[Dunlin]

Are there any frangible pins or 'foam' fences in use at Rio?

 

[Jo_x]

You can't compare them in some ways - Rio isn't an eventing hotspot of the world. Also, it's only 10.12 am in Rio, it'll get busier I'm sure.

Yea its not unexpected - just think it must be a bit lacking atmosphere.

Gutted for Padraig!

 

[only_me]

Has italian had 20pens? Was bottom left a while ago

Definitely a 20pen now. Lucky not a fall!

 

[Lexi_]

Are there any frangible pins or 'foam' fences in use at Rio?

All three types of clips/pins on at least one fence!

 

[Northern Hare]

I think Gemma should be next - good luck to her!