Yes - I didn’t jump judge because I would have been at the wrong spot to see the takeoff (s)
Luckily it all worked out, but there were a lot of “eyes on” - they didn’t want to screw anything up!
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I’ve performed this role (videographer) at the Maryland 5 star, and it was my only job. I was there in addition to the fence judge. It was a great volunteer job!
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When I videoed skinnies at Kentucky, it was my only job. There were other people serving as jump judges.
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How long does it take to change the pins?
I was reflecting on this and I wonder why we can’t use similar technology as they do in golf tournaments? They immediately know the exact trajectory of the ball, the speed, and the height. I am sure that technology is exorbitant, but I think that it could be leveraged if we went down that route.
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The frangible pins hold up weight or are associated with substantial weight so it is a fairly skilled job to change them. The time is mostly waiting for the crew to arrive after the fence judges have made the call - and how long that takes may depend on how many other fences require new pins at the same time! Some courses have a lot of frangibles so it may be several minutes. The MIMS clips can be replaced by the fence judges as well as the course builders and a supply of three or four may be left ready for use at the fence. Much quicker - but the technology isn’t suitable for every type of fence.
Just saw this on FB posted by Saffron Cresswell
Leaving Bramham last week to head to ICU was certainly not what I had in mind but you will be pleased to know I am doing well and came out of ICU on Saturday. I have a serious back break that has been operated on, this means I am requiring lots of care and have a very long road to recovery.
Thankyou to all of the Bramham team for their incredible service and preparing the hospital so well meaning I could get into theatre so quickly when I arrived.
Louis is well and happy and had absolutely flown around the track at Bramham. He made is all feel effortless and I was loving every minute of it and made me so excited for what the future held for him.
The girls at home have been amazing and are keeping the horses looked after and worked to the highest standard. Special thankyou to Ellie for sorting Louis and Oliver out at Bramham and Sarah for driving them home safely.
Big love to everyone who has sent their well wishes, I hope to keep you all posted in my recovery and will stay as positive and as strong as I can to hope for the best outcome possible.
Lots of love
Saffron xx
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Ah ok thanks. That makes sense of course.
So from their arrival at the fence to finishing the job how long does it take for the actual replacement? Just only a few minutes if the fence judges can do it?
Many shows run on shoestring budgets, a couple years in a row not making a profit or losing money could mean the end of a loved local HT and competitors are often not willing to fund unseen technology or even things like footing improvements with higher entry fees. It’s not just buying the technology, it’s paying for someone to set it up and additional volunteers to run it. Our sport runs largely off volunteers because of the cost and is often skating on ice.
In addition, many XC courses don’t have easy access to electricity and have poor or no cell signal coverage.
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It looks like she’s talking about two different types of technology. Frangible pins versus MIMS clips if I’m reading correctly.
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Ah ok
It’s been about a year from the last post, but sadly Chiquita was euthanized following a fall at 14C in the 4* at Luhmuhlen 
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How awful and sad.
Add a horse was euthanized at Windermere Run Spring in KC MO. The fence was an open oxer with MIMS on front and back. The fence worked as it should. The write up is in the USEA news.
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Link:
I was at Windermere last weekend. I was jump judging at the next fence. Fortunately, I couldn’t see anything. It was a tragic situation.
Thank you for volunteering! I was Control, and the other dude flying around on the 4-wheeler during the accident.
I know, I spoke to you, and would have introduced myself but I am just a smurf. I am glad you posted because I wanted to but I had no real info and it wasn’t my story. Thank YOU for being there.
BTW, I want to give a BIG Shout out to the two who were on course when the heavens opened. You two know who you were! They went on and finished. Very brave!
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Next time, say, “Hello!” I’d love to meet! The other officials and I let Rob Burk know about those two entries, as well as how all the jump judges and other volunteers held out though the storm. That is the soul of eventing. The riders rode stupendously.
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