Vancouver is a really nice horse. All of the rides have been really solid so far. It’s not going to be about mistakes. It’s going to be about brilliance level.
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Vancouver is a really nice horse. All of the rides have been really solid so far. It’s not going to be about mistakes. It’s going to be about brilliance level.[/QUOTE]
I keep forgetting how difficult the transitions are in the Special (been ages since I’ve watched one live)–ugh I do not envy any of them!
live scoring for today:
http://rio2016.live.fei.org/Dressage2/live
pierre up, at least for me. good morning everyone!
it’s not often i get to start my mornings with fresh cold brew coffee and incredible dressage tests! plus, it’s FRIDAY!
Thank you for this!!!
I am enjoying “Hello Dolly” playing in the background.
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To borrow from Bud Collins (tennis commentator) who did the Breakfast at Wimbledon broadcasts, now it’s Breakfast in Rio. 
Is anyone else getting a little tired of the music in the background? It seems to be on a loop.
French rider is a handsome guy. Just sayin’
ah, Jimmie Choo… :love-struck: some hiccups but I just love that dang horse.
This horse is absolutely gorgeous - Selten HW?
Love a big dark horse.
Who is choosing the music for today? Hello Dolly to POTO…
I get such a kick out of those Swedish fans in the ridiculous Viking hats. 
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This horse is absolutely gorgeous - Selten HW?
Love a big dark horse.[/QUOTE]
Yes Selten. Bred in the USA…raised at Hilltop Farm and was Reserve Grand Champion as a 2 yr old at Dressage at Devon.
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I get such a kick out of those Swedish fans in the ridiculous Viking hats. :D[/QUOTE]
I really want one of the swedes to go down the centerline in them… come on!
Gal is up!
Is it my imagination - or is Edward Gal sitting a bit slumpier than normal ?
Interesting. Voice and Edward not their usual brilliance again.
What are these judges seeing so differently with Ramel? EX TROT gets a 5 & two 8s in one movement!
Oh good, Phantom of the Opera, again.
I think if you’re in front or behind the horse, you can’t see the unlevel/irregular steps, but it’s quite obvious from the side.
k dressage mavens - Ramel’s movement#25 got a 4 across the board (flying change of leg, 2 tempis) explain - is it because the swing back and forth?
I think it was because of that and the mistake.
