Beautiful jump off round. I’m glad to see them really mesh so well. He’s learned how she wants to go.
https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/video-karl-cook-keeps-the-heat-on-to-win-la-world-cup-class/
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Nice ride – very soft!!
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Wow! She is fast and smooth.
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I thought so too. I remember reading an article by Eric Navet years ago in Practical Horseman in which he talked about his training and teaching philosophies.
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Karl also recently said in his walking & talking that he’s been doing a lot of homework at home after the Olympics to try and make their rounds smoother and ride her better. He’s really putting in the work with this horse and it shows.
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And I’ve just got to mention his form. He is as tight as a tick in the saddle. His legs do not move. That round has him looking as impressive as legends.
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How did I never even hear of this event? It’s eight miles from my house. 
Right? I started seeing “results” on FB for the Santa Anita GP and was like “huh”? You mean at the race track? Naaaahh. Must be some other place in Europe.
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Just FYI for those who are in California.
It looks like there is a $1 million Grand Prix next week on Saturday at the upcoming Coachella horse show.
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Well, @Bristol_Bay, I did mention it in a PM awhile back. They definitely should have advertised it better locally. And provided tickets to local groups and barns.
It was a super fun show, even showing in the meters in ring 2. Being able to see those horses and riders in person was amazing.
They have the World Cup qualifier contract for three more years.
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The Thermal event is free, if a bit of a drive if you aren’t in the desert.
Some advice:
apply for the pass mentioned in the article
get there early as the free seating fills up
consider bringing food as the food there isn’t cheap. The pizza will feed a few people.
don’t wash your car beforehand
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I’m not anywhere in the vicinity, but I still appreciate all the good advice. 
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