Philippe Le Jeune's article about Seldana Di Campalto

[AffirmedHope]

[QUOTE=JustJump;7726901]
That was no look of terror on his face. He took his spurs and turned them UP before he got on Hickstead. He wasn’t able to control Hickstead in the warmup well enough to even take his allotted warmup jumps. He decided to just run him hard and keep on going. Wouldn’t put it past him to have planned to try to run Hickstead out of gas before the next riders got on him. It was pathetic. He didn’t deserve that win.

Saldena always had a reputation as being dangerous to handle on the ground, and sad to say, though it’s well deserved, who can blame her with that lot taking care of her?

She is, though, the kind of horse that some Good Samaritan might decide to ‘rescue’ and would get themselves killed trying. Too bad she can’t go home with LeJeune. She needs someone in that league for the situation to be a safe one.[/QUOTE]

Where was the FEI for that? Probably to busy disqualifying horses for having blood from fly bites.

[MonterStables]

[QUOTE=JustJump;7726901]
That was no look of terror on his face. He took his spurs and turned them UP before he got on Hickstead. He wasn’t able to control Hickstead in the warmup well enough to even take his allotted warmup jumps. He decided to just run him hard and keep on going. Wouldn’t put it past him to have planned to try to run Hickstead out of gas before the next riders got on him. It was pathetic. He didn’t deserve that win.

Saldena always had a reputation as being dangerous to handle on the ground, and sad to say, though it’s well deserved, who can blame her with that lot taking care of her?

She is, though, the kind of horse that some Good Samaritan might decide to ‘rescue’ and would get themselves killed trying. Too bad she can’t go home with LeJeune. She needs someone in that league for the situation to be a safe one.[/QUOTE]

Yeah. He could give her the home she needs.

[BAC]

[QUOTE=winter;7726494]
I was in Kentucky and saw that final four. I agree with all of the above and will add that although I had never heard of Sharbatly prior to going to WEG that year, my impression of him afterwards was not favourable. After knowing he had secured second place he showed no gratitude whatsoever towards the horses he had ridden and spent the entire time he was on the podium ON HIS PHONE. It was so rude. My friend and I sat in the stands watching his asshattery with disbelief. It was in stark contrast to Philip who literally kissed and hugged his horse for a solid ten minutes before they could even get him to the presentations.
Watching that absolutely lovely talented mare was one of the highlights for me. She nearly beheaded Rodrigo’s assistant with a well placed kick, and she took several people to get the saddle on her and each rider mounted, but she was an absolute joy to watch jumping. The best thing we saw all weekend however was Hickstead run away with Abdullah. I have some glorious photos of Abdullah literally waterskiing on that huge bridle that Hickstead used to wear with both legs straight out in front of him and a look of terror on his face. After the last fence it took him some time to stop the horse and we thought Hickstead enjoyed every moment of showing him that he would do as he pleased.[/QUOTE]

I wasn’t there but I recorded it on DVR and everything you say is true. It was a joy to watch Phillipe hug and kiss Vigo after his victory and he also showed his appreciation to Hickstead and his connections. I notice in the article Phillipe mentions what an honor it was to ride Seldana. It’s obvious he has great love and appreciation for these animals who contributed to his success, he is a deserving World Champion.

[FalseImpression]

I just watched the video of this awful guy riding Hickstead. The look on Eric’s face also said a lot.
I remember watching the final and how LJ got off and hugged whichever horse he was riding!!
I wish something could be done for Seldana… poor mare!

and, even if she is in poor condition… the vets will inseminate??? money has the power to make vets’ eyes close??? I am as disgusted by the vets as I am by the owners really…

[Denzel]

Looks like no WEG for Sharbatly:

http://www.worldofshowjumping.com/news/25-news/6814-no-world-equestrian-games-for-abdullah-sharbatly

[AffirmedHope]

Nice photo there. What a douche.

[Mardi]

Phillipe and Seldana, as he remembers her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc58kPdNhCU

[see_u_at_x]

Watching that video, as he stands on the sidelines, he just LOOKS like a pouty, spoiled, little snot-nosed brat, doesn’t he??? That poor mare.

[MonterStables]

I didn’t know this post was still on the first page, but firstly, that video of Philippe riding her is amazing. It’s interesting what proper riding can do.

[MonterStables]

[QUOTE=see u at x;7744405]
Watching that video, as he stands on the sidelines, he just LOOKS like a pouty, spoiled, little snot-nosed brat, doesn’t he??? That poor mare.[/QUOTE]

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