Miscommunication into the double that resulted in half jumping A and pulling out before B. Sounds like she’s not coming back out, which I can understand.
Interesting, thanks.
It turned out to be Andrew Bournes as the other male commentator. Which was my guess, but I wasn’t positive.
Well done U.S. ladies! Laura didn’t even have to ride the 2nd round.
He called the Irish team “boys” so at least he’s not being partial.
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Nice press conference after, with the U.S. team. 
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The live stream of the Grand Prix is happening right now on Sunday morning since the Nations Cup was last night. The first four have not gotten around the course.
ugh those time faults for Lillie were such a shame
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Most definitely. Her horse jumped beautifully.
Almost a third of the horses in the first half of the class did not get around the course. With only two clear so far, Lillie is still in third place with just the two time faults.
5* GP tonight! Mclain’s bringing Ilex, so excited about that. King Edward and Checker 47 in the line up. Laura, Kent, Natalie, and Lillie as well. Also an open water! My favorite.
Links:
- Order of go: https://wellingtoninternational.com/showgrounds/classes/detail?cid=200004063&sid=200000010&cgid=200007422&ring=1
- Livestream (updated with live link): https://www.youtube.com/live/rk5hw50F0Q8?si=tkOytqLlkj--GJpC
- Course Map: https://media.wellingtoninternational.com/media/ifnpuicf/int.pdf
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I saw the lineup earlier today and I’m definitely watching this one live. The only one missing is United Touch S - I don’t think I’ve seen him in a while.
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Laura Kraut got a ribbon in the Grand Prix this morning at Terra Nova. So she’s doing a doubleheader today. Lol.
Oh wow! That’s not close either. Looks like Erynn Ballard was there too.
Steven Wilde and Nayel Nassar commentating tonight.
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Yes, she was.
According to Google maps, it should be about a three hour drive.
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Did he bring that horse to the US? I don’t remember seeing him anywhere here. Maybe that one stayed in Europe for the winter.
He has certainly been winning on several other horses, so apparently he is not short on livestock.
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Yeah, after watching this one, I think he wanted to give her the exposure. United Touch S seems like one of those that doesn’t need to come out too much to perform well.
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That was uncharacteristic of Natalie and Acota, especially after such a great performance last weekend.
I haven’t seen him yet this year, so I would think you’re right about that.
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