Donner is blooming - what a picture of a fit, healthy, happy horse. 
Could someone post a link to the live feed on this thread? I’m on my phone at the gym – keep my fingers crossed that it works – TIA!
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Donner is blooming - what a picture of a fit, healthy, happy horse. :)[/QUOTE]
Lynn was clearly disappointed, though–he’s sure jumping out of his skin.
What a lovely test from Elinor MacPhail
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Lynn was clearly disappointed, though–he’s sure jumping out of his skin.[/QUOTE]
Apparently he got his tongue over the bit
Didn’t see MJ’s test, but when his lowest score is a 7.0 (ok, the judge at M gave him three 6.5s…), I’m sure it was fantastic to watch! :winkgrin:
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Another one that is a joy to watch.
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Ugh. I thought he might–I saw him sticking it out after the walk pirouette,
That grey horse is adorable
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YUP, what an amazing partnership. Made me a little teary at the end even![/QUOTE] It’s interesting, she’s not the biggest or fanciest moving horse, but he shows her off to every advantage. The medium is clearly different from the working, the transitions between everything are crisp, the geometry is incredibly accurate. He rides her a bit up and open, probably because she’s a touch short in the neck and not as uphill, and you can see he is always trying to move her to that place where she’s just slightly ahead of the vertical so she can use her back end and lighten her front end. The whole relationship really pretty special. It’s a masterclass every time he enters the ring.
so I guess the top hat really helps the rider score, :lol: Jock P. just got two 8’s for rider! :lol:
Lovely horse, lovely ride.
Well done ALR!
I little tight for ALR, but well ridden, JP had to work! Very accurate test though, clean.
LOVE Shamwari, what a gorgeous mover!!!
Suddenly I remember why the excitement about Shamwari! Great to see him back online.
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LOVE Shamwari, what a gorgeous mover!!![/QUOTE]
he is still my favorite horse of all… wow.
and such a perfect match between him and Boyd.
That was a happy day of dressage, imo. A few people were disappointed feeling they could have done better - that’s always the case. Overall, some very nice rides. Lovely horses, talented riders.
Stupid meetings! I tried to tell my boss we should postpone but it was a no go. I shall try to watch a few tonight.
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It’s interesting, she’s not the biggest or fanciest moving horse, but he shows her off to every advantage. The medium is clearly different from the working, the transitions between everything are crisp, the geometry is incredibly accurate. He rides her a bit up and open, probably because she’s a touch short in the neck and not as uphill, and you can see he is always trying to move her to that place where she’s just slightly ahead of the vertical so she can use her back end and lighten her front end. The whole relationship really pretty special. It’s a masterclass every time he enters the ring.[/QUOTE]
Sam is the same - very plain and basic mover in person but he gets so much out of him.
Did anyone see the interview where they asked what horse he was aiming for the Olympics? It was not this one or Sam… interviewer asked why that one, he says well he’s a really good horse… but I have three really good horses to chose from.
Not every day you have those options. This guy is the real deal.
