Tokyo Eventing Dressage

[splashgirl45]

after watching all of the pure dressage i have to now get my eye in for eventing dressage and not expect big floaty paces. i thought the indians test was nice to watch ,miised most of lauras as the kitchen fitter decided to arrive as she wemt down the centre line but i thought he looked a bit tense and mark was ok.... i didnt manage to see the first group but will be watching the c/c if i can stay awake, looks like a testing course, anyone heard what the riders think of it

 

[crazyandme]

I like the music the Japanese rider has as his background!
ETA watching on the German channels as my Eurosport doesn't want to play ball this morning! So no Lucinda wittering nonsense in the background!

 

[Honey08]

No. Laura Collett only put photos of the dragon fly in the lake on her Facebook page, saying how nice it was. Didn’t mention anything about the course!

 

[Austen123]

i was in the same class as tom mcewen at school and shared a school lift, so looking forward to seeing his as my claim to fame ?

 

[splashgirl45]

whata shame, he was going so well

 

[ihatework]

Drat! Such a shame for Toshi & Tally. But some lovely work shown too. I’m surprised he’s the first to have fluffed that transition

 

[humblepie]

That was a lovely test, shame about the mistake but lovely horse and beautifully ridden.

 

[Kat]

Drat! Such a shame for Toshi & Tally. But some lovely work shown too. I’m surprised he’s the first to have fluffed that transition

Yes it is a horrid move. A few have looked a bit confused, i suspect we will see some more mistakes before the end of the dressage.

Lovely test though

 

[Honey08]

Generally speaking I’m not enjoying this shorter test at all. It doesn’t feel like it flows compared to the usual tests.

 

[splashgirl45]

i thought the first one i saw had forgotton to halt at the beginning, then when the next one did the same i realised they dont have to...seems very odd at this level

 

[Denbob]

The music for this test is the loading music for the sims, not an interesting fact but I knew I recognised it from somewhere

 

[TPO]

Numpty opinion but I think the short test is ideal.

It allows them to show enough without risking over tiring the horse given what they still have to do in this climate/humidity. I prefer this "little bit of everything" test over a shorter period

In these circumstances I'd rather this test and hopefully fresh and energised horses for xc.

 

[RachelFerd]

The music for this test is the loading music for the sims, not an interesting fact but I knew I recognised it from somewhere

there have been some very strange bits of music playing. Earlier it was a harp cover of 'Barbie Girl' by Aqua

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

YAY! Not sure how I've done it but somehow I have dressage on the TV! Only taken over 1.5hrs!?

 

[Lexi_]

Does anyone know when Michael Jung is riding? I'd like to watch him

He’s on at 10.44am Tokyo time but I have no idea what this is over here! Tom is on at 9.22am if anyone has posted the GB times anywhere for comparison?

 

[milliepops]

He’s on at 10.44am Tokyo time but I have no idea what this is over here! Tom is on at 9.22am if anyone has posted the GB times anywhere for comparison?

we;re 8 hours behind so crack of sparrow fart!!

 

[ihatework]

He’s on at 10.44am Tokyo time but I have no idea what this is over here! Tom is on at 9.22am if anyone has posted the GB times anywhere for comparison?

Japan 8h ahead.
3rd session starts 00:30

 

[teapot]

He’s on at 10.44am Tokyo time but I have no idea what this is over here! Tom is on at 9.22am if anyone has posted the GB times anywhere for comparison?

Tom is 1.22 am and MJ 2.44am Sat morning

 

[Kat]

Oh Lucinda stop talking about appendages!!!

 

[Denbob]

The non-equestrians will have a field day on social media with that appearance

 

[ihatework]

Oh Lucinda stop talking about appendages!!!

In her own words ‘she hasn’t seen one for a while!’ ?

 

[Kat]

Is there a reason the Italian's aren't in uniform? I like seeing them compete in uniform

 

[Honey08]

It’s because they’re representing their country not military.

 

[teapot]

Is there a reason the Italian's aren't in uniform? I like seeing them compete in uniform

They ride in uniform as that’s who funds them individually. Olympics is a full nation/team event. Also not sure whether military uniform is allowed under the newer non political sporting event.

 

[teapot]

So Sandra A needs to get 24.20 or less to put Germany into the team gold position.

 

[HashRouge]

Unpopular opinion but I love Lucinda. She's just accidentally hilarious!!!

 

[Denbob]

https://eventingnation.com/form-function-and-fun-facts-your-guide-to-the-tokyo-eventing-competitors/ - quite enjoying a little scroll through this. Apologies if it's been posted already.

 

[RachelFerd]

Well, i'm surprised that Sandra's test didn't go better. This is going to be an interesting competition...

 

[teapot]

Surprised at that score for Sandra…

 

[Honey08]

This is quite interesting