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[splashgirl45]

I did see that briefly but when I clicked on it, it changed to hockey and went though the programme no horses.

Glad you saw it as well, I thought I was imagining it when no one could find it on I player

 

[piebaldproblems]

Trying to catch up on the dressage but I've just watched Jung's test and "let Daddy ride you in the way that you love" do the commentators think they're commenting on dressage or 50 shades of grey?!

 

[Kat]

Anyone else a bit concerned about a 21yr old horse doing the XC tomorrow? I am just a bit queasy.

Ringwood Sky Boy and Classic Moet did Burghley and finished top 5 at 19 this is a 4* xc and I don't think the combination are expected to be hugely competitive

 

[Kat]

Do you think the train issues caused problems? Or that some didn’t go because of the weather? (possibly the non horsey ticket holders)

Possibly, if you didn't REALLY want to see the equestrian events then I can understand not wanting to sit in the rain.

I think the way of bundling tickets was awful

 

[criso]

Oh sorry, missed that. Thought I was helping.

Thanks for looking. Probably helped those with Discovery,+ who missed it earlier

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Surfing on discovery plus now, I'd hate getting swamped by the water and going under

 

[jenbleep]

Surfing on discovery plus now, I'd hate getting swamped by the water and going under

Thank you for the heads up!

 

[jenbleep]

Surfing on discovery plus now, I'd hate getting swamped by the water and going under

Why do they put a life jacket on when they get on the jet ski but they don't wear one surfing

 

[teapot]

Surfing commentary ‘she’s totally fine’ having just been wiped out by a wave triple her height

 

[jenbleep]

Surfing commentary ‘she’s totally fine’ having just been wiped out by a wave triple her height

Sounds like us horse riders

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Some of them are getting properly wiped out!

Looks like helmets are personal choice I thought they all had to wear them but the lady who won heat 1 didn't have one on. Can imagine there's a chance they could really hit their heads

 

[Bobthecob15]

Morning all, updates please today as we are in Egypt on holiday and unable to access discovery+ or iplayer or anything remotely equestrian!! Thanks so much x

Is there a live scores somewhere?

 

[humblepie]

I was reading about the 21 year old horse. He doesn’t get ridden much it said but does a lot if loose schooling and swimming.

Was the surfing live at 10pm - thought that’s what the TV schedule said. Surfing in the dark?

 

[Muddy unicorn]

The surfing’s in Tahiti - different time zone!

 

[conniegirl]

I was reading about the 21 year old horse. He doesn’t get ridden much it said but does a lot if loose schooling and swimming.

Was the surfing live at 10pm - thought that’s what the TV schedule said. Surfing in the dark?

The surfing is held in tahiti not in france

 

[TheOldTrout]

For those who missed the dressage it’s on BBC iplayer

Thanks

 

[conniegirl]

Chinese rider showing as withdrawn.

Anyone know why?

 

[Spotherisk]

Is it 3de xc today or am I wrong? I am struggling to find timings (let alone work the telly!)

 

[pistolpete]

Is it 3de xc today or am I wrong? I am struggling to find timings (let alone work the telly!)

Yep 10.30 start I think.

 

[blodwyn1]

BBC have said it will be on telly at 12.15 I don't know if I believe them but they have Rishi Persad there.

 

[humblepie]

Ah thank you re the surfing .

 

[Spiritedly]

So for building the course…do they get someone to ride it a few times to get the estimated time and be sure it actually works? If so who..!

It's done by distance of the course and the speed horses are.expected to travel at for that level, 80 cm is 435 m/minute whereas advanced is 570 m/minute.

 

[94lunagem]

Will be watching today but a couple of hours behind by the time I’m back and sorted

 

[splashgirl45]

Yep 10.30 start I think.

Discovery plus is starting at 9.20 according to my tv. I got very confused about the timing as I thought it was starting in France at 9.30 so rushed around getting dogs walked etc ready for GB 8.30 start and now got loads of time. I could have had another hour in bed

 

[event_rider]

Just checked the Discovery+ app and it’s showing that coverage starts at 11.20, not 10.30… anyone else seeing the same? If so, are we going to miss all the riders that head out in the first hour?!

 

[poacher82]

Discovery plus is starting at 9.20 according to my tv. I got very confused about the timing as I thought it was starting in France at 9.30 so rushed around getting dogs walked etc ready for GB 8.30 start and now got loads of time. I could have had another hour in bed

Glad I’m not the only one… bust my ass to be on the sofa for 8.15. On the plus side, I got some cleaning done that was certainly going to be neglected otherwise

 

[splashgirl45]

P. That makes me feel less of an idiot I’ve done a couple of loads of washing so at least the time has been useful , although a bit more sleep would have been nice ,especially as the weather is warming up so I will have to walk my dogs early every day

 

[Equi]

Just checked the Discovery+ app and it’s showing that coverage starts at 11.20, not 10.30… anyone else seeing the same? If so, are we going to miss all the riders that head out in the first hour?!

It’s saying it starts in 10 mins for me.

 

[splashgirl45]

3 mins now

 

[Honey08]

Mine is saying in 2 mins too. (Discovery)