milliepops
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That's a definite NO to the water 
The 2019 Badminton XC Thread
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Honey08
Waffled a lot!
Thanks Lexi. Oh shes at the water now, just eliminated at the top pond.
Ambers Echo
Still wittering on
Eliminated sadly. I was looking forward to seeing them - her horse is only 15.2.
DiNozzo
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Ellie is just abrasive. I think she's annoyed the other two and Ros doesn't sound massively impressed by her either.
Lexi_
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The dynamic has totally changed since Ros replaced Harry. Interesting!
(I know everyone adores him but he really gets on my nerves.)
attheponies
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Ellie is just abrasive. I think she's annoyed the other two and Ros doesn't sound massively impressed by her either
I agree, I think they have decided she is a bit of an idiot and very ill informed.
I agree, I think they have decided she is a bit of an idiot and very ill informed.
sasquatch
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Matthew Heath's riding seems to have really improved. It's nice to see.
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
Yes and it jumped well round Burghley last year. Definitely didnt like that drop into the water though!
sasquatch
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Will Furlong is a lovely rider too, lovely big grey horse as well
milliepops
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problem is, there is often someone who is not an expert and who is kind of charged with asking the numpty questions on behalf of joe public who might not usually follow horse sports. i think Ellie is in that category, and she is doing that bit OK - it's just that if you are familiar with what you're watching then her questions seem a bit vacuous. I personally find her voice really grating on top of that...probably not her fault though
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
I like Ros commentating. Shes interesting and not at all full of herself (A bit like Tina). he was very good commentating on the dressage too.
What a shame for Will.
What a shame for Will.
Lexi_
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Ach that’s a shame for Will Furlong.
DiNozzo
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Who's the other rider out on course with Will? On the quick little bay?
attheponies
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"I like Ros commentating. Shes interesting and not at all full of herself. She was very good commentating on the dressage too"
She is excellent!
She is excellent!
Ambers Echo
Still wittering on
I also think they are being quite rude to Ellie. She's not a great commentator but it would not be nearly so awkward if they were engaging with her. They even ignore perfectly reasonanle comments or override her and ask Ros what she thinks!
milliepops
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eeeek! will going by the skin of his teeth a bit today
Peregrine Falcon
Looking forward to drier days
Not thrilled with Ellie. Love Ian Stark, always enjoyed watching him ride too!
sasquatch
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problem is, there is often someone who is not an expert and who is kind of charged with asking the numpty questions on behalf of joe public who might not usually follow horse sports. i think Ellie is in that category, and she is doing that bit OK - it's just that if you are familiar with what you're watching then her questions seem a bit vacuous. I personally find her voice really grating on top of that...probably not her fault though
I think its maybe how she asks the numpty questions, as the others know so much it makes her sound/seem out of place nearly? She's not as easy to listen too as Harry (who I think just has one of those voices thats easy to listen too even if you don't take in what he's saying) which I don't think helps, but instead of asking 'for those who don't know horses why is there a bonnet on its head?' or whatever it was she said could have been phrased in a way where she explained what it was and then asked the others for their opinions.
Lexi_
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What a brilliant round by Virginia Thompson! Had no idea she was going to be that fast!
milliepops
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No! it was clear she wasn't hanging around but that really was speedy.
sasquatch
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Brilliant ride by the rider on the bay, not sure on her name!
DiNozzo
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I agree with @milliepops actually. I think she is being forced into that role, but I don't think she's needed with the commentators and riders they've had in!
Ros has been quite good at clarifying terms and situations for Joe Bloggs Public, and Harry is very good too.
Someone like, Oli T in the box, yes she'd be needed, but people are far more interested in a good's pro story and take on something than Ellie's.
Ros has been quite good at clarifying terms and situations for Joe Bloggs Public, and Harry is very good too.
Someone like, Oli T in the box, yes she'd be needed, but people are far more interested in a good's pro story and take on something than Ellie's.
milliepops
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Love the way Mark just sits there totally cool, safe in the knowledge the horse will go when it's assessed the question
Peregrine Falcon
Looking forward to drier days
Come on then Toddy
milliepops
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yeah sometimes they get pros that get way too technical when they are watching the action, and then you need someone to pull it back to make it accessible. But this gang are really inclusive as well as being really knowledgeable.
SpringArising
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Must be such a wonderful feeling for the riders and grooms as they run home clear, especially those who are underdogs.
Really MUST stop getting teary!
Really MUST stop getting teary!
HashRouge
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Wow second one inside the time! That was fast!
I think they were rude too, and made her seem worse than she was by ignoring her or not engaging with what she was saying.
I think they were rude too, and made her seem worse than she was by ignoring her or not engaging with what she was saying.
Lexi_
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I totally get what you’re saying, but none of the current or ex riders are sports commentators as such, they’re doing colour commentary and it’s a bit different.
sasquatch
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Will isn't having as good a round as last year unfortunately
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
Will Furlong is starting to mske me wince now, after saying how good he was earlier!
Very rate to see Toddy have a stop like that.
Very rate to see Toddy have a stop like that.
sasquatch
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Oooh Toddy!