Tokyo Pentathlon SJ

[Kat]

It would be interesting to know how some of these riders train, a lot ride a bit like they do in the American hunter classes, in a light seat a bit forward, but the horses don't really like it. They could do with sitting up and back and down more, at least they would be more likely to stay in the saddle if the horse stops.

 

[Roxylola]

I can't watch as I'm working but 1m20! ?
I've long maintained that a sound fit horse and rider should be able to get round a 1m track - not without any training obviously, but it should be achievable. Personally I feel that would be enough to ask even at the Olympics without it getting unsafe for horse or rider.
Once you start getting much past 1m you start needing a bit of skill from the rider - even more so on a horse you've not ridden before

 

[milliepops]

It would be interesting to know how some of these riders train, a lot ride a bit like they do in the American hunter classes, in a light seat a bit forward, but the horses don't really like it. They could do with sitting up and back and down more, at least they would be more likely to stay in the saddle if the horse stops.

yeah the ones who have ridden in a style we'd recognise as standard SJ seat seem to fare a lot better. perhaps it's also that they are less passive.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

Once you start getting much past 1m you start needing a bit of skill from the rider - even more so on a horse you've not ridden before

I think that might be the point, not that it's making watching any easier!

 

[milliepops]

I think that might be the point, not that it's making watching any easier!

yeah this actually feels a bit less painful from a horse POV than some years. the cock ups are affecting the riders more than the horses I'd say.

this french rider looks decent in her style/position...

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

I'd love to ride Cairo

 

[milliepops]

shame about the time but that was a very decent round.

 

[milliepops]

this rider is trying to organise this horse a bit more than the previous one i think. the horse was quite happy jumping his own way

ahhh settled down well together.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

That was a nice round guess it's linked to luck of the draw as that grey was nice earlier

 

[Kat]

I'm a bit in love with this grey John, he totally knows his job doesn't he, very kind. Reckon I might be able to get round with him (if I didn't have a nervous breakdown because the fences are over 75cm).

 

[Kat]

You are joking D+ has stopped part way through the british rider's round !

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Well done Kate, lovely ride.

 

[milliepops]

I read that Kate French did Tetrathlons previously so she must have a fair bit of riding experience under her belt.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

I'm a bit in love with this grey John, he totally knows his job doesn't he, very kind. Reckon I might be able to get round with him (if I didn't have a nervous breakdown because the fences are over 75cm).

Same, either him is Cairo, I'd probably have a breakdown as they're over cross pole height however ?

British girl did well

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

You are joking D+ has stopped part way through the british rider's round !

Mine is fine

 

[Ossy2]

You are joking D+ has stopped part way through the british rider's round !

mine kept going, clear with time faults

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Are they banned from using the whip behind the leg?

 

[Kat]

Mine keeps saying programme unavailable like the coverage has ended I've tried going in and out.

Oh well at least I won't miss the beginning of the SJ

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Are they banned from using the whip behind the leg?

Unlikely as one rider definitely did earlier. I was surprised they are using traditional whips instead if jumping bats

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Mine keeps saying programme unavailable like the coverage has ended I've tried going in and out.

Oh well at least I won't miss the beginning of the SJ

Its Eurosport so maybe you can see it on their channels? I think they're on the last 3 horses so praying it finishes in time.

 

[Ossy2]

I’m quite surprised how many riders with not so great rounds look so annoyed with the horses at the end, really yanking them up and shouting, just graciously give the horse a pat and leave the arena

 

[Kat]

Are they banned from using the whip behind the leg?

I don't know but a lot seem to use it down the shoulder, which is odd, and not very effective, especially not when the horse is napping.

 

[Kat]

Unlikely as one rider definitely did earlier. I was surprised they are using traditional whips instead if jumping bats

Yes I noticed that and was surprised

 

[milliepops]

MP seems to have its own set of rules for the riding that are just kinda different to those under the FEI. unusual really.

 

[milliepops]

keep an eye on the time, team SJ starts in a min!

 

[Kat]

The footage has started but the riders aren't riding yet it is just talk for now

 

[milliepops]

Oh noooo, this horse was the one that parked in that corner in the first round too wasn't it?

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Feel sorry for that German girl it's napping away despite her best efforts

 

[ecb89]

This is just mental

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Really hoping she can get this horse around. Good luck girl.

ETA maybe this horse should have been substituted out. Not an easy horse.