Ughhhhh. Boyd saw that one coming and did his best.
Is it legal to canter into the ring like that? In H/J you must walk through the gate.
Ballaghmor Class is a lovely horse. Class, even.
Whelp. Iām wholy disappointed.
Looking forward to Maryland 5*!
Thereās always next year, and I will be there. Havenāt been since 2015.
This horse is medaling at the Olympics calling it now!
I hope Boydās day comes soon and that Iām there to see it.
Yep!
Well, OT earned his win, as did his magnificent gray.
Loved watching the Prices ride.
I also thought that Boyd didnāt look or ride like himself. But he hung in there like the consummate professional that he is.
I would like to have seen Liz go higher, but it is what it is. She is an awesome rider and has a very good horse.
Yes
Iād really love to see an American (or even Australian American!) win a 5*. It wasnāt always such a rarity!
I was so hoping for Boyd to win. @Jealoushe, I see what you mean there, trying not to āhateā here, but itād be nice to see a US rider win at all (I didnāt start following eventing until probably 2011-12 so Iāve never seen any rider repping team USA win) and it isnāt as if Boydās the only one who had falls, etc. heās the only one who had two, to be fair, butā¦I guess still, I was really hoping for Tim Price, too once I realized it wouldnāt be Boyd. Ah well. Someday Iām sure another US rider will win!
Lisa Marie Ferguson is the only Canadian to complete the 5*
I guess I was the only one rooting for Ollie
I guess, I just feel Boydās gotten so close to winning a few times itād be nice to finally see him get the win, not just finish in the top three.
Iām devastated for Colleen Loach ⦠but she and Blue may be the best 5* pair in the world ⦠IMO !!! (And Iām not Canadian.
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I never wanted to ride a 5* xc course ⦠but Iād go around one on Blue! I think I could hang onto the mane and steer a bit, and heād get me around.
That was just rough, yeah.
He gives the Landrover to his barn manager? Wow so nice.
Thought he (Boyd) seemed to be moving like he was stiff/sore which, uh, duh.