Kat
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Yikes that poor horse was very honest!
Tokyo Pentathlon SJ
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SOS
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I suppose when the horses know their job so well, sit, leg on and steer is all they really should do.
Kat
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milliepops
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this is a bonkers sport 
Crazy_cat_lady
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Even OH knew she wasn't going to get over re trying from 2 strides out!
Be interesting to see H volunteered for this - spooky Welsh D who if he wasn't spooking could probably do the height but god help them if there are spooky fillers!
It's quite a big course, if I can recall isn't it 1.20m? Even when I used to jump unless I was on something absolute push button I don't think I'd get round smoothly
Be interesting to see H volunteered for this - spooky Welsh D who if he wasn't spooking could probably do the height but god help them if there are spooky fillers!
It's quite a big course, if I can recall isn't it 1.20m? Even when I used to jump unless I was on something absolute push button I don't think I'd get round smoothly
Meowy Catkin
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I just feel like some of these riders are out of their depth.
OrangeAndLemon
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I agree, I think they've been given some very talented, genuine and kind horses which are helping get a lot through safely.
SOS
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I’d give my right arm to ride these horses. They are so genuine
milliepops
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they really have.
i wonder if the higher scoring athletes who will come next will be better riders? some of these have done a good job and some have been decidedly iffy.
Kat
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Quite a few tbh
I mean I wouldn't fancy doing a 1.20m course on a strange horse much but I'm not an Olympian.
I wonder if for the benefit of the horses and rider safety there should be a change to the marking to motivate teams to train harder for the riding section. Being able to remount following a fall and to continue after two refusals at the same fence are both a bit concerning.
Body protectors and skull caps too I think.
Crazy_cat_lady
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She could use using that whip on his bum he's napping and taking the p out of her
milliepops
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yeah that would be a good move. it's unusual these days to see someone get back on after a fall and carry on. if they weren't allowed to then perhaps they'd have to give a bit more attention to developing more security. they sure don't seem to lack guts.
Crazy_cat_lady
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Aerosmith is lovely
Kat
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What is with the manes? This one is plaited but the plaits aren't rolled, another had a banded mane, bizarre!
These horses are super though, so generous, a couple have really done it by themselves. This grey is lovely and so good.
These horses are super though, so generous, a couple have really done it by themselves. This grey is lovely and so good.
RachelFerd
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There are some absolutely wonderful horses here, but this probably shouldn't be in the olympics - a pretty picture it is not.
Kat
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Be interesting to see this horse with a different rider. Looking better ridden a bit more forward.
Crazy_cat_lady
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That bay is lovely
Good to see a body protector
Good to see a body protector
milliepops
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this Aus rider looks more experienced.
milliepops
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very interesting seeing the horses go again isn't it.
milliepops
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not a bad round there, forward and stay out of the way seems to suit these horses.
Kat
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Yes she actually rode the horse, the poor girl in first looked very much out of her depth.
milliepops
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this horse is lovely, sat nav error from rider!
asmp
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They should all have body protectors IMO
Kat
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He said "I've helped you out once, I'm not getting you out of the s*** again"
Looked lovely in the first round though
Looked lovely in the first round though
Crazy_cat_lady
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Shes doing what I did when I jumped, freezing on approach then getting left behind or stopping. Hence why I lost my nerve and no longer jump!
milliepops
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yeah looked like rider just wasn't committed and he was not convinced about her one bit!
milliepops
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Do the 2nd round riders get to watch the first ride, anyone know? it would be so helpful so I assume not?
Kat
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Must be very difficult going second, the horse could be very different depending upon how the first round went. You could find yourself with a very defensive horse if the first rider isn't very good.
Oh Crystal Ball, has had enough and she's off back to the collecting ring
Oh Crystal Ball, has had enough and she's off back to the collecting ring
milliepops
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Oh yikes, this horse jumped really well in the first round.
Crazy_cat_lady
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If she'd had a body protector on that would have cushioned her back