The thread of all Olympic Threads

[Ditchjumper2]

Dare I say I actually preferred Fame's test. Love the huge canter but Carls had me smiling more.

Me too and I want him to get a medal.

 

[xDundryx]

My non horsey husband has been glued to it shouting up scores as I'm trying to get ready to go out. He started watching the last of the team competition yesterday and was pointing out spider legs and 'scrunched up necks' as he put it Must admit he watched some of the eventing xc too and has really gotten into the equestrian sports this olympics (inc Snoop and his love for verssage )

 

[ihatework]

Lots of music changes in this test, some of which make it appear a bit frantic at times

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Dare I say I actually preferred Fame's test. Love the huge canter but Carls had me smiling more.

I loved Carl’s test too. Favourite of the day so far.

Even though Isabell’s was incredible and I can see why it scored higher, Carl’s was the one that really moved me.

Becky’s was wonderful but I think she was just focusing on giving her horse the best possible experience. They will really be competing for medals in four years, won’t they.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Lots of music changes in this test, some of which make it appear a bit frantic at times

It was very busy wasn’t it. It might translate differently in reality, on the screen it looked a bit mad.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Nooooo

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Nooooooo that a pity.

 

[PolarSkye]

So that's Carl out of the medals . I didn't think that test bested Carl's.

 

[airliner]

I didn’t care for so many music changes but that was a gorgeous test from Dinja and Hermes!

 

[Zoeypxo]

So that's Carl out of the medals . I didn't think that test bested Carl's.

Gutted

 

[Equi]

Shame for Carl. I do think they’ve been scoring him a bit harsh but that’s just my bias I have no actual idea what I’m talking about I just wanted him to do well

 

[Chiffy]

Another who loved Carl’s test. Wonderful music and great floor plan.
Two more to go!

 

[criso]

It was unlikely that at least one of the last three wouldn't edge him out unless there was a bad mistake.

 

[xDundryx]

I so so hope Lottie and Glamordale can squeak a bronze but this is too tense, now hiding behind my handbag trying to go out the door

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I'm travelling so signal is a bit patchy. Decided not to watch anymore!

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Through begrudging and gritted teeth - what a super performance from IW and deserves the lead (and probably gold). What a wonderful mare.

But there were some mistakes, same as in the GPS; on the last few one tempis her hind legs were jumping together and not changing and the same in her last canter pirouettes with the hind legs jumping together.

I loved the music and really liked how it was presented but this lovely mare will get better with experience but I think the judges were generous with the marks.

 

[Parrotperson]

1.freestyle
2. Dalera
3 Wendy.

Probably wrong but I thought I’d give it a go. Lottie in fourth. The worst position.

We all need to write to Carl and beg him for one more Olympics!!!!

 

[jenbleep]

A few celebs are in crowd, assume they had their choice of events.

Anyone been watching Snoop getting into dressage

Who's in the crowd?

I am loving Snoops passion for horses Even if he is scared of them

 

[Parrotperson]

But there were some mistakes, same as in the GPS; on the last few one tempis her hind legs were jumping together and not changing and the same in her last canter pirouettes with the hind legs jumping together.

I loved the music and really liked how it was presented but this lovely mare will get better with experience but I think the judges were generous with the marks.

And we’re back to ‘it’s not the test but who you are!!’

All the usual suspects. Mistakes or no.

Maybe AI judging isn’t a bad idea!!

 

[Parrotperson]

Who's in the crowd?

I am loving Snoops passion for horses Even if he is scared of them

Oh I’d assumed they were at the athletics or summat?

Was it Ryan gosling ? And someone else equally famous but not known to me?

 

[Ditchjumper2]

This looks a bit mouthy thought I saw blood lol or am I just hoping?

 

[jenbleep]

This looks a bit mouthy thought I saw blood lol or am I just hoping?

I thought so too, guess we'll see

 

[TheOldTrout]

Watching it on BBC in the residents' lounge. Keep saying to residents 'Isn't this better than silly football?'.

 

[airliner]

This looks a bit mouthy thought I saw blood lol or am I just hoping?

You hope the horse is bleeding?

 

[94lunagem]

With Freestyle left to go, I have a feeling Lottie might find herself in 4th.

 

[Squeak]

Found that test really uninspiring but will be interesting to see how it marks.

 

[Parrotperson]

Nope. That wasn’t a 90% test.

 

[criso]

Oh I’d assumed they were at the athletics or summat?

Was it Ryan gosling ? And someone else equally famous but not known to me?

They said Versailles, I didn't catch who the other one was but yes Ryan Gosling and partner

And Snoop and Martha Stewart yesterday in full equestrian kit.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Go Freestyle - let’s have a British bred gold!

(If we can’t have a British bronze)

ETA, she’s not British bred, I’m just crap.

 

[ihatework]

I much preferred Wendy to Dalera