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[piebaldproblems]

See this is where I’m uncomfortable.
Whilst yes he gave him an ok ride and the horse was super green but very honest, I’m really iffy about a 9yo getting pushed so hard for selection. Bramham, then 2 weeks later trucked all the way to Poland for a 4L then next month Paris. That can break them.
I understand why he may feel the need but it makes me uncomfortable for the horses overall welfare I’m afraid.

I don't know anything about him apart from what I'm watching today but yes agree with you that that's way too much for the horse.

 

[jenbleep]

But by the time they show it they know they are up.

There were a couple of incidents at badminton, a fall that resulted in a death and the horse that got staked by a flag. You saw the blood gushing out and the horse slow and collapse through loss of blood. After those they put a delay in.

I remember the flag incident

 

[criso]

I remember the flag incident

It was horrible and happened so quickly they didn't cut away.

 

[jenbleep]

Nicely done through the trees Noor!

Still a tad slippy through there

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

I remember the flag incident

Sadly so do I

 

[jenbleep]

Ah so happy for Noor she must be so pleased with that

 

[rosiesowner]

But by the time they show it they know they are up.

There were a couple of incidents at badminton, a fall that resulted in a death and the horse that got staked by a flag. You saw the blood gushing out and the horse slow and collapse through loss of blood. After those they put a delay in.

Gosh, I remember that. I was a young kid at the time and watched in absolute disbelief that the camera stayed with the poor horse so long even then.

 

[airliner]

Yesss Noor and Cash In Hand! Love this pair!

 

[Tiddlypom]

Those of us watching Badminton 2022 live saw Nicola Wilson’s career ending fall from JL Dublin. Maybe they’ve tightened it up since then.

 

[jojo5]

I think they are. Appalling if so.

They are not confusing Clarke with anyone. Tragic start to this year.

 

[j1ffy]

Those of us watching Badminton 2022 live saw Nicola Wilson’s career ending fall from JL Dublin. Maybe they’ve tightened it up since then.

It was awful - I felt sick watching it. They removed it from the replay IIRC.

 

[piebaldproblems]

Miroslav number 2 is now running with a broken martingale.

 

[Equi]

He’s tired bless

 

[Parrotperson]

Good for the dentist!! Nice to see a true amateur get round.

 

[Janique]

Love the grey, Cash in Hand and the Marrocan rider, the horse looks so genuine !

Didn't see the end of the round but i read that the finished well, so happy for them !

The Swiss are doing pretty well too !

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Horse said no

 

[Equi]

I knew this was going to happen. His riding is not helping him.

 

[criso]

Those of us watching Badminton 2022 live saw Nicola Wilson’s career ending fall from JL Dublin. Maybe they’ve tightened it up since then.

It's not a question of tightening up, the delay gives time to make a judgement call whether to show. They won't always make the right call.

 

[Parrotperson]

Czech guy not looking where he’s going and ………he’s stopped

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Think this maybe elimination coming up

 

[jenbleep]

It's MJ time

 

[fidleyspromise]

Michael Jung and Chipmunk on now

 

[piebaldproblems]

Miroslav's still on the move even though the fence judge has stopped him. Funny how the minute the commentator started talking about him looking down that all the looking-down issues started!

 

[Equi]

hoping for a safe but slow ride from mj

 

[Tiddlypom]

That’s not how a FJ stops a horse on course

Rushing around waving arms. Where’s the flag?

 

[Parrotperson]

Oh. M jung. I don’t want to hex him but……

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Good, Czech been pulled up

 

[Floofball]

I’ve not pressed refresh on a thread so much watching it through your eyes

 

[piebaldproblems]

I think Jung's already so successful that he might as well take his time and appreciate the lovely views. Maybe stop for a picnic somewhere along the course.

 

[Michen]

Oh. M jung. I don’t want to hex him but……

Just 5 time faults or so would be nice.