Tokyo Eventing Cross Country

[myheartinahoofbeat]

BBc presenter surprised that Laura's horse hasn't walked the course

 

[TPO]

As it stands Tom could have 17 time penalties and we'd be still in standing for gold (but VERY close)... not sure who's left mind

What are our team like at SJing?

 

[Wishfilly]

I don’t feel like I can get my head round it at all. Lots of frangible penalties going on and I have no idea how the potential substitutions will work out.

Atm I think it is GB, Australia, France, NZ, Germany? But not 100% on that.

 

[ahml100]

I think you can't change your plan last minute though, just ride it as you would previously?

Very true, though hopefully just might ease the pressure!

 

[ecb89]

When is Michael yung up?

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Oooh, very unhappy horse-Brazilian?

 

[Lexi_]

As it stands Tom could have 17 time penalties and we'd be still in standing for gold (but VERY close)... not sure who's left mind

A nice clear, fast-ish round would soothe our collective blood pressure ?

 

[Honey08]

Do you think the people wandering about are spectators or staff? When I used to work Japanese flights lots of them wore blue sun hats so it’s hard to say!

Sandra did well for time considering.

 

[Wishfilly]

As it stands Tom could have 17 time penalties and we'd be still in standing for gold (but VERY close)... not sure who's left mind

I think we would like a fence or two in hand to take the pressure off?

 

[milliepops]

When is Michael yung up?

2.42

 

[DabDab]

What's going on there? Retired 3 from the end? Who even was that?

 

[TPO]

Horse says no ?

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Horse has downed tools there!

 

[myheartinahoofbeat]

What are our team like at SJing?

Tom's horse is a fanastic show jumper, other two can have the odd fence down but not often

 

[Wishfilly]

Do you think the people wandering about are spectators or staff? When I used to work Japanese flights lots of them wore blue sun hats so it’s hard to say!

Sandra did well for time considering.

Definitely some spectators. But I imagine there are lots of volunteers?

Sandra did amazingly for time!

 

[Denbob]

Oli has been known to have a pole only gone clear in three of his long format events at this level I think. Laura slightly more reliable and Tom an excellent SJer

 

[Lexi_]

Oof that was unpleasant to watch.

 

[milliepops]

What's going on there? Retired 3 from the end? Who even was that?

brazillian rider i believe

 

[Honey08]

No I don’t want any faults from Tom please. I’d love us to have a showjump or two in hand. I have a feeling Tom won’t want to add anything to his dressage score anyway as he wasn’t that happy with it.
Please let him do well!!!

 

[Denbob]

I think we would like a fence or two in hand to take the pressure off?

I agree! And he is usually quick was just costing out worst case (clear) scenarios!

 

[WelshHoarder]

I’ve got a viewing partner I’m not meant to have. Guess I squealed just a bit too loudly at Sandra’s run out ?. The cat isn’t meant to be there either - she’s the grumpy hunting cat who never comes for cuddles…

Keeping everything crossed for Tom, and might as well power on through to see Michael Jung now I’ve made it this far. There have been some interesting shake ups so far as always with XC, nothing is certain. Some lovely rounds too though.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Its ours for the taking. Come on Tom!

 

[Wishfilly]

That corner is going a lot!

 

[RachelFerd]

Victoria's horse also looks super (and nicely ridden too)

 

[TPO]

What's going on there? Retired 3 from the end? Who even was that?

Rafael the Brazilian on Fuiloda G

Think horse's energy was just drained and he couldnt get it up out of a trot

 

[Honey08]

One of my viewing buddies. I wish you could hear him snore!
I’m on my second strong latte and crunchie.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Rafael the Brazilian on Fuiloda G

Think horse's energy was just drained and he couldnt get it up out of a trot

Wasn't nice viewing really. Such a shame.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Tom soon, butterflies starting

 

[pistolpete]

Pooch keeping me company!

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Nick getting his German lady riders mixed up on BBC!