Olympics - eventing dressage first session, just finished watching it.

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alarm clock didn't go off, so missed some, gah! Spring Along and Ed were both naughty/distracted, Daisy and William coped as best they could.
Lucinda and Brit's test was amazing, to stay as relaxed and confident as that in that atmosphere, WOW. totally deserved her mark.
Clayton's had a few little mistakes, still really good though.
Toddy got an excellent test out of Gandalf, especially considering he was first in (not great for good marks from judges obv) and that a month or two ago it was getting not-great marks at local shows around here apparently. what a magician he truly is.
Roll on 12.15, can't wait to see how Tina copes with the floodlights etc.
 
I stayed up last night trying to find where to watch it couldnt find it and then got up this morning and cant find it. . .

Sorry to be a pain but what time and what channel is it on? (i know its BBC) Im really confused

Thanks for the update
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I was just about to start a thread, and wrote this so I'll just tag onto your thread, K!!
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Did anyone see it......how naughty were some of these horses..............
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Poor Geoff Curran, Kilkishen was totally spooked by everything, head up, eyes on stalks and ears pointed rigidly forward and body thinking backwards. He was just not having it, and wouldn't let himself be ridden at all....... he was so bad it was like a comedy sketch of all your worst dressage nightmares coming true at once. And the look he shot the horse when he got off it was just classic. I was feeling his pain, but the horse was funny to watch.......
I don't think I've ever seen so many horses wiggle nappily down the centre line in my life.
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Parkmore ED was well ropey at the start, as was Springalong, but they managed to salvage their tests towards the end.

Lucinda was incredible on Little Brit........how that little mare dances, and they were all so emotional after she finished, it was one of those warm and fuzzy moments you get in a competition.
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It'll be interesting to see how todays lot go under spotlights. Can't wait !!!
 
Parkmore Ed's entry was like a lesson in how not to do a centre line, it looked like 3m canter loops off the line, and i think he did 4! i didn't see Kilkishen's, poor guy, what a nightmare. i've had them do that, it really is awful because they just totally ignore your input!
silicis, it's on again at 12.15 today, the evening session with Tina etc, but possibly just on BBCi.
 
Ok, thanks i have just discovered i have BBCi so i could have watched it last night but o well had a thick moment there. . .

I will watch it at 12:15 got to catch up
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Thanks
 
I managed to stay awake until Clayton and then fell asleep, what a lovely test. Thought Victoria (ITY) did a great test too. Can't believe I missed Luncinda. OMG how hot it must be for them, the sweat so visible dripping off them, Good luck Team GB.
 
This is driving me potty ... I set alarm for 7.15 to be able to watch William's test... and couldn't find it anywhere.... ?!?

Kerrilli - so you reckon 12.15 (lunchtime) it will be live?
 
Here and then scroll down the list of videos to the right until you find the equestrian one, it won't appeare in the list until 12:15.
 
Juct click on the link I posted and it brings up a page showing options to watch video interviews with Daisy & MT. Just click on WATCH under the video you want to see. It is just an interview with them, not thei actual tests.
 
I managed to watch all the tests. Little Brit was fantastic. She really loves her job, doesn't she?!

A lot of horses, especially Kilkishen, looked very unsettled. Not a good day for Will and Daisy but let's remind ourselves that it's not over yet....Can't wait to watch Kristina later!
 
You lot should have been in the NL with us discussing, dissecting and guessing scores of every test, was a lot of fun
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A bit jaded today, not sure I will pull a late one again as I want to stay up and watch all of the XC on Sunday night!

I have also decided I should be a dressage judge
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says its on at 1215 lunchtime, on freeview stream 3, which according to my brother if BBC parliament
and its on satellite channels etc
cant wait
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weezy im feeling rather peechy this morning considering!
pulling the late sesh tonight aswell if i dont have to go to my dads, and definately watching all the xc too! think i will have to sleep for the next few days after though!
 
why am i not surprised about the scores so far...... i shall wait for Nico to get a bit close to team Fred, as for ours i think its up to shazza and jasper to save the day tommorow.
 
QR - so where can us sleepy heads see Parkmore Ed's and Spring Along's tests please? I have looked on youtube and BBCi player but no joy.......
 
Can someone tell me - Am I correct in thinking that there is more dressage on tonight at 11:30pm and that this will contain Mary King's test? Thanks!
 
Yes, Mary King will be on at 2:42 our time and Sharon Hunt will be on at 12:41. Live coverage on BBC interactive or online from 11:30 - 3:00.
 
Thought Marys test deserved a better mark. Susannah Bordone did a lovely test too. Cant believe how many horses were spooking at the judges boxes - they must have been different colours in Athens!!!
 
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