go here http://www.nbcolympics.com/tv_and_online_listings/zone=CT/sport=EQ/online.html
to set alerts for the next round so you don’t miss it
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And here I was thinking we got thru an entire thread on the dressage with minimal flames … LOL.
Well it was nice while it lasted.
That being said, even the worst rider competing rides tons better than I do, and one has to admire the dedication to get where they are.[/QUOTE]
It won’t be flamey long. I’ve pretty much said what I wanted to say . . . except for the fact that I would far rather ride like Ingrid Klimke than any of the top nine riders in this first half of the GP. Ten was Hayley and she was rad.
I think I learned more from watching the eventing dressage than anything in the GP thus far. Watching Ingrid’s extended trot was a joy and showed me how it should be done. She was so fluid.
Eileen
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where are you finding the individual judges’ scores ?[/QUOTE]
I do not where they are on line printed, but if you watch the streaming video they are announced in the background. You have to listen and write them down. :P:)
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They gave her a 60, which was generous. I personally want someone to buy me that horse for a schoolmaster![/QUOTE]
<said of the japanese rider>
:):):):)
Stand in line! The line forms behind me. :):):):)
Money is wonderful thing.
I don’t know what the score was but I do remember reading that it was the highest score ever for an Olympic winner as of that time, or something to that effect.
Love the harmony between Ahlerich and RK, none of this pushing/pulling on the rider’s part that is so prevalent today and the horse is happy. Beautiful transitions, I also loved how Ahlerich’s ears were constantly moving, he was so attentive to his rider. I was fortunate to get to see them do an exhibition at MSG one year. It was a thing of beauty to watch them.
Mike, how about a video of Nicole and Rembrant too?
I enjoyed watching the live feed this morning. Some lovely rides and I thought it was great to see riders from countries not usually on the international dressage scene.
Then I came and read this thread… and as usual, feel sick over why the hell I picked this as a sport to fall in love with. I’m sorry, but the catty side line critiquing is just gross. I thoroughly enjoy developing my eye through educational discussion, but this kind of chatter just makes me sad and discouraged.
Elegante,
The total score for that GPS ride was 1504 but I don’t know what the total for a GPS ride was in 1984. Maybe someone else can supply that info and provide a % score.
The judges were Schutte (Germany), Hall (Great Britain), Niggli (Switzerland), and Thackeray (United States).
Thanks SGray for the link.
well, the team competition is pretty much over, thanks to Riexinger.
So Germany, Gold; I think U.S. Silver, and Dutch fighting for bronze with maybe Denmark.
I cant wait for the rehash of judging at the next Global Dressage Forum.
et tu, Theo??
[QUOTE=Gucci Cowgirl;3439496]
Actually, I am not an Anky fan. I don’t agree with her training methods or particularly enjoy watching her tests. BUT I have an immense appreciation for the hard work, experience, knwledge and dedication that she brings to her sport.[/QUOTE]
Whether she works hard, is knowledgeable, dedicated etc etc or not isn’t the point. It’s that the riding (not just hers, but overall) doesn’t seem to be judged by the correct standards. I see horses that are expressive, but also overbent and tense. I got dinged pretty good for that on my last test, which was TL-4. So don’t ask about my abilities, OK? :lol:
Roan, I enjoyed the eventing dressage, too. Less potential among the horses, but more harmony between them and their riders.
I loved watching Ingrid ride in all phases. She is incredible.
I love how forward Alherich is, and how evenly matched his movement is. Several of today’s horses are glorified hackney ponies – too much flash in the front, none in the back. I don’t care for that look…might as well show Saddlebreds if you like that kind of flair. I can’t believe it is a step forward when I can hardly tell the difference between a horse’s trot and passage. Quaterback and his type will do more harm than good for dressage.
geez
Are you guys going to do this every Olympics?
the " our fav was robbed !! " thing? It gets a little old.
Last time it was D.M. and the rest of the world did not agree with you.
And, no, I haven’t seen the rides yet so you can jump all over me.
It was just a little deja vu all over again.:no:
It won;t let me watch?
There is nothing to click to watch the current shizzle, is it all done for the day already? It says it goes on until 10:30 and it’s only 9?
Let’s get back on track…
I’m really not interested in everyone’s opinion and bickering. Does anyone have the results and scores and the placings? I have dial up unfortunately, so… Thanks.
eggie,
I don’t follow GP and I don’t have a fav. I didn’t have a fav in the eventing, either. I just want to see some correct tests and riding.
I didn’t think that was going to be such a high expectation for an Olympic event.
Eileen
Ingrid is very special but of course so is her background. It is too bad her father was not here to see it.
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well, the team competition is pretty much over, thanks to Riexinger.
So Germany, Gold; I think U.S. Silver, and Dutch fighting for bronze with maybe Denmark.
I cant wait for the rehash of judging at the next Global Dressage Forum.
et tu, Theo??[/QUOTE]
I think that it will be the same as so many of the past Olympics:
Germany Gold, Netherlands Silver, and the USA and Danish riders fighting for Bronze. For the UK-team it’s a big lost that Carl didn’t make it.
But : Let me put it this way : I had hoped that our Dutch judge was cut from the same wood as the German judge.
Theo
Thank You!
SGray, Thanks for posting the scores!
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Ingrid is very special but of course so is her background. It is too bad her father was not here to see it.[/QUOTE]
Agreed! I would kill to have someone like him as my father.
Eileen
