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[criso]

I just watched the BBC interview but it was a bit naff.

It was award winning compared to the Eurosport one.

 

[criso]

That's useful thanks. I the midst of hay making so I haven't managed to watch any eventing, but I should be able to catch some dressage and catch up with the eventing.

Keep an eye on here as those of us without discovery+ will post if they are showing something. I'll be going out at midday though as I'm going up to the yard so won't be much help

 

[Honey08]

Isn’t this selfie that Tom put on Facebook possibly the most impressive selfie ever!

 

[Michen]

I don’t have it in me to watch the dressage.

 

[Honey08]

Would you have previously?

I will probably watch the freestyle on Sunday.

 

[Michen]

Would you have previously?

I will probably watch the freestyle on Sunday.

Yes. Watched it for the last three.

 

[Northern Hare]

Isn’t this selfie that Tom put on Facebook possibly the most impressive selfie ever!

Yes definitely - if that's the selfie they showed him taking on the tv coverage, it was on their lap on honour, and they were cantering around the arena, and he calmly took out his phone and they all smiled at the camera - what a great shot he got!

 

[humblepie]

I hope there’s not a rule about taking your phone into the ring mind you but like the Tour de France rider on his last Tour who was fined for stopping to speak to his family it would be worth a few euros.

 

[teapot]

30 countries competing in the individual isn't bad at all. Exciting days to be seeing this "much" diversity in the sport. But let's hope there's some diversity in the style of riding too.

It’s 30 individuals today and 30 tomorrow, today/tomorrow all counts towards the team score.

30 countries is pretty good tbf. Hadn’t realised that, let’s hope no one’s eliminated.

 

[Equi]

Who do we have commentating today?

 

[Kadastorm]

First horse a bit tense but so far, a nice test, what a backdrop

These horses do amaze me in these huge atmospheres.

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Who do we have commentating today?

Is it Judy? Don't know for sure but I thought it might be?

 

[splashgirl45]

Is it Judy? Don't know for sure but I thought it might be?

He called her Nicki so not judy , nice test shame about the mouth opening but rider not being strong with the rein..

 

[Equi]

These flicky front legs that almost look like they’re coming out of their sockets is not a nice look.

 

[Northern Hare]

He called her Nicki so not judy , nice test shame about the mouth opening but rider not being strong with the rein..

I wonder if it's Nicky Barrett?

 

[Sheep]

I won’t watch all the dressage as in work but will try and watch Carl & Becky if I can, and definitely Abi Lyle.

I believe the shouting was saying “free ??somebody??” Apparently they were removed by security.

Free Palestine maybe?

 

[j1ffy]

I wonder if it's Nicky Barrett?

Possibly. Good to hear her calling out the open mouth and tension.

That backdrop is so incredible...

 

[Tiddlypom]

Good dressage commentary from whichever Nicky it is - not afraid to point out any tension.

Will probs just watch it up to Carl.

 

[splashgirl45]

Marking seems a bit generous to me ,

 

[Equi]

Did Canadian rider just pop a little treat in? Is that allowed lol

 

[j1ffy]

Just found this on H&H re commentators: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/paris-olympics-equestrian-commentators-864035

"Discovery+ is the only channel which will carry coverage of all the equestrian action if you are watching from the UK. The lead commentator is Richard Vaughan, and he is being supported by Spencer Sturmey during the eventing, Nicky Pasco (née Barrett) for the dressage, and Sarah Rust for the showjumping."

 

[Equi]

A big change in the amount of people watching today methinks

 

[equinerebel]

I'm not watching and won't be making the effort to see it on catch up later either. I could just about still stomach eventing, but pure dressage and SJ make me too uncomfortable.

I hope whoever is the most kind and gentle to their horse wins, regardless of nationality.

 

[j1ffy]

Poor Caroline - Mo has totally boiled over in the atmosphere

 

[splashgirl45]

Wonder how this one was trained?

 

[Tiddlypom]

Don’t want to see a horse that is an ‘unexploded bomb’ competing in the arena

He has settled quite a bit.

 

[j1ffy]

Wonder how this one was trained?

For the last 18 months he's been with Matt Frost at AMD. I've seen him schooled many times and he's always looked fabulous, very relaxed and very powerful. Previously he was at Blu Hors in Denmark so I can't speak for how he was there.

He's always coped well when I'm having a lesson on a rather wild Chilli in the same arena!

 

[Kadastorm]

She is doing well to settle him. It’s a huge arena with a huge atmosphere, with people waving little fans. She is probably nervous too as she is representing her country. She is doing a better job than I would be able to do.

 

[Equi]

Think the atmosphere just got to him. She’s done well to calm him down and get a test. Not a nice picture though.

 

[Spotherisk]

Just come in, have I missed anything interesting?