Tokyo Eventing Cross Country

Nicnac said:
She's mad as a box of frogs but always encouraging in her comments. Agree probably not best for pure dressage but very few as knowledgeable when it comes to eventing
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Disagree I'm afraid. She was not at all encouraging about the Mexican dressage rider and also made a bit of a sneery comment about a dressage rider who had broken a collar bone.

Tbf she is a lot better today.
 
criso said:
Yes but much more difficult to stand in your stirrups in walk or trot than canter or gallop.
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Of course, that’s why I’m doing it to build some muscle and improve my balance again. But I’m sure all of these riders could stand the entirety of their hack :)
 
I think with such a strong eventing scene in the UK (and with places like Ireland and France so close for internationals!) it's easy to take for granted how much experience our team have got behind them compared to some of these individual riders/newer countries taking part - will be a real learning experience for them and so great to see it opening up!
 
Lexi_ said:
I am always gutted when the individuals from the non-traditional eventing nations have problems. You just want them to get round safe, even if it’s a bit slow or messy.
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Couldnt agree more. Especially as there’s a lot of money behind these less horsey/eventing focused nations putting someone forward for the Olympics.
 
Lexi_ said:
I am always gutted when the individuals from the non-traditional eventing nations have problems. You just want them to get round safe, even if it’s a bit slow or messy.
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I completely agree. Our sport will never be as accessible as some, but I don't like quite how exclusive it can be. That said, safety has to come first so fair play to her for admitting they needed to stop.
 
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