Rio Olympics - Eventing Dressage Day Two

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Official complaint from french because another rider rode in their uniform!

I can understand that and agree with the complaint to be honest.

I am not sure of the advertising rules, but is this rider not wearing a Pikeur jacket? I thought they couldn't show any affiliation with anyone or anything?

 

[ElleSkywalker]

There has been a lot of sneak advertising I've thought!

 

[PolarSkye]

There has been a lot of sneak advertising I've thought!

That Pikeur logo is hardly sneaky!

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[Honey08]

Great test from Pippa. I have always had a soft spot for Billy the Bizz.

 

[teapot]

They're allowed a brand name under a certain size - the rather long pdf is on the FEI website if anyone's bored

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Maybe it's because it a feature of the jacket rather than sponsorship, like the tabs on saddle cloths and logos on girths?

 

[Lexi_]

Anyone else think that Clarke's horse looks a bit flat?

 

[teapot]

Ah ha 'One Identification of the Manufacturer per clothing item will be permitted, to a maximum size of 30cm2' which is generous size tbf!

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Anyone else think that Clarke's horse looks a bit flat?

It's very sleek as well, obviously it's eventing fit bit maybe the travelling has affected it a bit?

 

[TheOldTrout]

The NZ team didn't look very happy when he finished. Only one person clapped.

 

[PolarSkye]

Germany now . . . sitting up and taking notice.

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[PolarSkye]

It's all so very correct. And bang on accurate.

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[PolarSkye]

Slight mistake in the change - more argument than mistake - but a break from the near perfection.

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[ElleSkywalker]

Very nice test

 

[only_me]

That flash looks a bit tight!

Nice test, no marks given away willingly!

 

[teapot]

44.8 for that test

 

[Lexi_]

I can report that the cake turned out well

 

[PolarSkye]

I can report that the cake turned out well

Hurrah! Where's my slice?

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[teapot]

Team scores are super close at the moment too

France - 126.40
Germany - 127.30
GB - 128.10

 

[ElleSkywalker]

*holds out plate*

 

[teapot]

I really should be paying attention - judging a riding school intro test tomorrow morning

 

[Lexi_]

*hands round large slices*

That looked like a nice test from the Swedish girl. Lovely horse!

 

[suestowford]

The slow-mo is very revealing.

 

[ElleSkywalker]

I really should be paying attention - judging a riding school intro test tomorrow morning

Tee hee! I bet the jockeys will be taking it just as seriously as the Olympic riders ☺☺☺

 

[Lexi_]

Team scores are super close at the moment too

France - 126.40
Germany - 127.30
GB - 128.10

This is probably a terrible generalisation (not Astier Nicolas - he's great) but it absolutely terrifies me watching the French across country. Imagine them when they're all actually chasing the time for once. Crikey.

 

[PolarSkye]

Team scores are super close at the moment too

France - 126.40
Germany - 127.30
GB - 128.10

Holy guacamole - there's not even a fence in it! Super exciting .

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[PolarSkye]

I'm liking this American girl's riding . . . she's super quiet.

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[ElleSkywalker]

I'm liking this American girl's riding . . . she's super quiet.

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No pony club kicks here!

 

[only_me]

Even though i rode this morning i want to ride again and play more dressage.

This usa horse looks a bit stiff in lateral work to me but judges liking it!

 

[TGM]

I'm liking this American girl's riding . . . she's super quiet.

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Whole test was really nice to watch - quiet rider and happy, relaxed horse.