Totally totally unofficial but GB event team news

TableDancer said:
Sounds like it's true re Zara - I'm absolutely delighted for her :) Those who are questioning the decision please look at her recent form compared to others and explain why she doesn't merit a place :confused: I have no problem with including her; what I would be very sad about is if it is true that Nicola and Buzz have been left out in favour of Miners Frolic: to me, the role played by NW as pathfinder and inspiration is invaluable and MF remains unproven at the highest level for too long :(
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Ditto this exactly!

Having watched Zara and HK at Bramham yesterday I am not surprised in the least she would be included.
I wouldn't have picked Miner's Frolic over OB and Nicola though. I did think 2 down for them on Saturday was not good news but 3 down for Tina was even worse - and think she had 6 down on her CCI ride yesterday.
 
I agree with TD think Zara deserves place and she is a great ambassador as she has proved already- will certainly ensure plenty of media coverage!
 
I wasn't necessarily saying it was, just that it would seem to tie in nicely, I do like Zara too, just that I like nw more :)
 
Personally it isn't so much Zara but the fact NW has been left off, Buzz and NW must be one of the best XC combinations around so it seems bizarre that they may have left out the pathfinder and IMO it would be a great shame.
 
Louise_88 said:
Personally it isn't so much Zara but the fact NW has been left off, Buzz and NW must be one of the best XC combinations around so it seems bizarre that they may have left out the pathfinder and IMO it would be a great shame.
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Exactly!! However, this part seems far less corroborated, so let's hope it's not true...
 
TableDancer said:
Sounds like it's true re Zara - I'm absolutely delighted for her :) Those who are questioning the decision please look at her recent form compared to others and explain why she doesn't merit a place :confused: I have no problem with including her; what I would be very sad about is if it is true that Nicola and Buzz have been left out in favour of Miners Frolic: to me, the role played by NW as pathfinder and inspiration is invaluable and MF remains unproven at the highest level for too long :(
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Wot she said!! :p
 
TableDancer said:
Sounds like it's true re Zara - I'm absolutely delighted for her :) Those who are questioning the decision please look at her recent form compared to others and explain why she doesn't merit a place :confused: I have no problem with including her; what I would be very sad about is if it is true that Nicola and Buzz have been left out in favour of Miners Frolic: to me, the role played by NW as pathfinder and inspiration is invaluable and MF remains unproven at the highest level for too long :(
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Precisely this. Watching Zara XC yesterday, she looked pure class with High kingdom, and totally deserves a place given her recent form. I would be absolutely gutted if Opposition Buzz was not on the team, he has more than proved himself, and is very experienced in the pathfinder role.
 
Grass_Proof said:
Personally I agree with TableDancer, I looked on BE at results over the past couple of years at 3* and 4* and Zara really did impress with her results on HK - I think it is a huge shame about Buzz (although I adore MF) but I am guessing I am the only one who thinks Mary King shouldnt have been selected based on recent results :p
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Exactly this! I would've left Mary out, not because I don't like her just because the competition is so close!! And if MF is back fit and well (and he certainly flew round Bramham this weekend!) then surely he's classy enough to be worth a shot...

Who'd be a selector hey?!
 
I'm not sure MK has been out of the placings, just hasn't pushed her horses for time xc because saving them for olympics. she was very much in the placings with them last year when she won the FEI classics, so proved her worth last year, and been savings them slightly this year.

Gutted for Nicola as she and OP are one of my fav combinations, but delighted for zara. MF and Tina have had fab form in the past, but nothing much since euros of 2009. i think they should be first reserve
 
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angelish said:
this ^ :(
although happy for zara lovely thats she's got another horse at that level

buzz looked fantastic at bramham ,saw them out the start box and they were finished by the time we got to the last jump to get a pic
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Yeah delighted for zara too, after missing the last two olympics, she fully deserves this one!

Which website confirms it?
 
amyneave said:
I'm not sure MK has been out of the placings, just hasn't pushed her horses for time xc because saving them for olympics. she was very much in the placings with them last year when she won the FEI classics, so proved her worth last year, and been savings them slightly this year.
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I would agree with this, MK hasn't need to really prove herself with good placings but she's played it safe and got decent solid results to prove she's reliable. IC was 4th at Pau, 3rd at Badminton, 4th at Aachen, consistently going double clear etc. Easily worthy of a place on the team.
 
I'm with the Tabledancer,DarkHorseB,Charliemouse etc camp on this one!!
Nicola over Tina anyday.....Off to start the FB campaign now. What was Yogi thinking?
(that's if it's confirmed as true?)
 
Sorry if I've missed something but Zara has been 'announced' as confirmed but who else ? Everyone seems to be getting in a tizz about NW being omitted (possibly) but I'm reading as only ONE confirmed team member as yet ? Btw I really hope NW does get in :)
 
carefreegirl said:
Sorry if I've missed something but Zara has been 'announced' as confirmed but who else ? Everyone seems to be getting in a tizz about NW being omitted (possibly) but I'm reading as only ONE confirmed team member as yet ? Btw I really hope NW does get in :)
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You're right, only Zara has been 'confirmed'. Rumours have circulated on Twitter (from one source only) that NW is reserve but that hasn't been confirmed yet so take it all with a pinch of salt. I'm not believing anything yet bar Zara!

Interestingly H&H just posted on their facebook that the confirmation of the team is to be announced shortly on their website..
 
angelish said:
buzz looked fantastic at bramham ,saw them out the start box and they were finished by the time we got to the last jump to get a pic
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How slowly did you walk? :p
Didn't see MF or OB jumping at Bramham but I am very surprised - I'd have though it better to 'play it safe' with a solid XC horse than take a risk with a horse that can do fantastically but has also had a few shaky moments XC... Plus I do love OB!

Any news as to which horses WFP and MK have been picked on? :)
 
Have to say the question shouldn't be why Zara, but why Tina?! The horse is class but doesn't produce the goods at champ level...gutted for Buzz if true, maybe they think itll be a dressage competition...!?
 
BronsonNutter said:
How slowly did you walk? :p
Didn't see MF or OB jumping at Bramham but I am very surprised - I'd have though it better to 'play it safe' with a solid XC horse than take a risk with a horse that can do fantastically but has also had a few shaky moments XC... Plus I do love OB!

Any news as to which horses WFP and MK have been picked on? :)
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I thought that too - how did it take 10 mins to get across from box to final fence!:p

Are we focusing too much on Bramham perhaps? I guess that they have to take into account which horses will do well on a twisty track rather than a long galloping one..
 
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