WEG eventing team selected

Based on performances, I think that the team is strong, my only concern would be that if Tankers Town was brought in from reserve that he could possibly have one of his moments and jeopardise the team. It's fabulous to see some young horses in the team, brilliant for British breeders.
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I posted on here a few weeks ago that if, as I thought, it was a three star event then my wild card choice would be Redesigned. I was promptly shouted down that it was definitely a 4 star event, not 3 star so he shouldnt be going. If it is a 4 star then I completely agree-an unproven horse should not be asked to debut at a championship. Im sure that Pippa wouldnt want that either, so I am wondering if it is a 3 star event? Does anyone know? ivev looked on the Games website but cant see anything about that.
So pleased for Mary, and think the other choices are pretty good-a mix of experienced and fresh faced.
 
Yes, as with the Olympics; the level is more 3* than 4* - the theory being it allows a wider breadth of nations to compete.
 
Yes, but he does have a fairly scary starting technique now with Sharon being legged on at the last minute, wihch is fine as long as it works, but couild always go wrong. But as they can take 2 individuals, would still mean that they could choose to use them as one of those entries as team members have to be those with the least question marks about them.

Still, 2 months until WEG so plenty of time for reserves to be called on anyway
 
I seem to remember that Tankers Town had been difficult before Badminton, he was quite difficult at Belton that year as well...
 
I don't think Sharon had any starting problems at Luhmuhlen, may be wrong though.

Things can change though - look how much happened between the team being announced and Beijing.
 
THRILLED to see Pippa back up where she belongs, im sure having taken these slightly quieter years producing this fantastic string of horses will pay dividends. She is rightly back up at the top and I cannot wait to see what happens. GOOD LUCK !
 
Shame about Daisy though. Spring along may not be young but he's having his best season ever. They were best of the brits at Badminton, beat many of those on the team at Barbury and seem to have cracked the dressage tension this season and his cross country is always impeccable.
 
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THRILLED to see Pippa back up where she belongs, im sure having taken these slightly quieter years producing this fantastic string of horses will pay dividends. She is rightly back up at the top and I cannot wait to see what happens. GOOD LUCK !
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Couldn't agree more! She's a consummate professional and I'm sure will do a great job - she's ready for it. Go Pippa!
 
Jakarta? Is something wrong with Some Day Soon? It's not often you seen a silver medalist get left out.
 
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Yes, but he does have a fairly scary starting technique now with Sharon being legged on at the last minute, wihch is fine as long as it works, but couild always go wrong.

In TTs defence at Luhmuhlen he was fine in the start box, Sharon trotted straight in with about 3 seconds to go and straight out again. She didn't need legging up or anything out of the ordinary and you'd wouldn't have known he'd ever had a problem. Sharon and her team have obviously worked hard with him so it would be a shame if that's what has put the selectors off. Here's hoping if he doesn't go to WEG he can go off and win Burghley...!
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