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Badminton Horse Trials 2014: H&H Live


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      Badminton dressage (05/08/2014) 
    5:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Bye guys!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:11 H&H Carol
    5:11
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Thankyou so much guys, fantastic coverage! Will re-join on Sunday as I’m lucky enough to be going to watch tomorrow!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:11 Alex
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Have a great day her tomorrow!

      H&H Carol
    5:11
    H&H Carol: 

    We hope you will all join usd tomorrow even if you are watching on BBC red button.

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:11 H&H Carol
    5:10
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Thanks a lot for brilliant coverage

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:10 Rainer
    5:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Hope you all enjoyed that. I won’t be here tomorrow, but Carol will be so log on to enjoy her updates!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:10 Anna Ross Davies
    5:09
    H&H Carol: 

    Visit the H&H stand at Badminton

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:09 H&H Carol
    5:09
    [Comment From KerryKerry: ] 

    Thanks for the live commentary..Its made work so much better. Wish i was going to watch the XC tomorrow.

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:09 Kerry
    5:09
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    Thank you for being brilliant talk to you tomorrow

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:09 friend
    5:09
    H&H Carol: 

    If you are coming to Badminton this year, be sure to stop by the Dodson & Horrell stand (No.134) and test your nerves with the ‘steady hand’ buzzer competition. The person who can complete the horse’s head challenge in the fastest time without setting off the buzzer will win a fantastic goodie bag.

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:09 H&H Carol
    5:09
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    thank you so much Carol & Anna, looking forward to tomorrow

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:09 Jess
    5:08
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Same score as Parklane Hawk!!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:08 Rainer
    5:08
    H&H Carol: 

    This service is brought to you in association with Dodson & Horrell, the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR. Visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to view the full Dodson & Horrell range of feeds and supplements.

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:08 H&H Carol
    5:08
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Tied with WFP yet again!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:08 Guest
    5:08
    [Comment From VirginiaVirginia: ] 

    Thk u so much Carol & Anna – u must be almost as tired as we are down here!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:08 Virginia
    5:08
    H&H Carol: 

    Tomorrow come and join us during cross-country, which gets underway at 12noon (UK time). Register now for the reminder at http://www.horseandhound.co…

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:08 H&H Carol
    5:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Andrew scores 41.0 for 7th

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:07 Anna Ross Davies
    5:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And a very good final halt and centre line. i think this will be competitive but not top

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:06 Anna Ross Davies
    5:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    3rd flying change was a little early and a clean 4th change

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:05 Anna Ross Davies
    5:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Got his first 9 for the canter half pass. bit tense into 2nd flying change but clean

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:05 Anna Ross Davies
    5:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looks a little bit strong in the hand at times.

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:04 Anna Ross Davies
    5:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced counter canter and clean flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:04 Anna Ross Davies
    5:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice canter half pass right. Getting lots of useful marks but not in the top 3 at the moment

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:04 Anna Ross Davies
    5:03
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Mary,William or Pippa for me!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:03 Guest
    5:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not square. Not relaxed in the walk and fussing in the mouth in the ext walk. Med walk wasn’t good steps

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:03 Anna Ross Davies
    5:02
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Won’t be on top but will be close enough with the XC tomorrow

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:02 Alex
    5:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Losing a bit of expression in the trot in the half passe, but positioning was correct, earning 7s and 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:02 Anna Ross Davies
    5:02
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    No he can’t reach the first three, but 39 or 40 were great. Come on Andrew – you have well deserved to win Badminton for the first time

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:02 Rainer
    5:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very very flashy ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:02 Anna Ross Davies
    5:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit tense in the pirouette, keen and going against the contact at times

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:02 Anna Ross Davies
    5:01
    [Comment From VirginiaVirginia: ] 

    We hope so – it’s his turn surely!

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:01 Virginia
    5:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Slightly head tilting and bove the bit in shoulder-in, loads better in half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:01 Anna Ross Davies
    5:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice medium trot with clear trans at start and end

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:01 Anna Ross Davies
    5:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good entry, one of the best

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:01 Anna Ross Davies
    5:01
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    Anna do we click on same email reminder tomorrow

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:01 friend
     
    H&H Carol: 

    I will post the link for tomorrow at the end of today’s session so don’t log off until you have it

      H&H Carol
    5:00
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 5:00 
    4:59
    H&H Carol: 

    And our final rider will be Andrew Nicholson riding Nereo. Can he trouble the leaders?

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:59 H&H Carol
    4:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tim scores 45.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:59 Anna Ross Davies
    4:57
    [Comment From KATKAT: ] 

    I will be in my PJ’s tomorrow watching XC as I am home alone!! Brilliant xx

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:57 KAT
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Don’t forget to join us for H&H Live as well as watching on red button

      Anna Ross Davies
    4:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And a good 4th change. Shame about the 2nd one. Good test from Tim Price. Will be competitive, but not right at the top of the leaderboard

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:57 Anna Ross Davies
    4:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely 3rd flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:57 Anna Ross Davies
    4:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shame, horse got a little confused in 2nd change, nearly trotted then changed

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:57 Anna Ross Davies
    4:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Knee action is adding a little extra expression to ext canter, but could cover more ground

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:56 Anna Ross Davies
    4:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced half pass and counter canter with a good flying change, all good 7s and 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:56 Anna Ross Davies
    4:55
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    You can get red button on freeview

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:55 Jayne
    4:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good in the contact on the medium walk and good move off to canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:55 Anna Ross Davies
    4:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little unsteady in the contact in the ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:55 Anna Ross Davies
    4:54
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    Does anyone know if you have to have sky to get the red button

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:54 friend
    4:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice and relaxed in medium walk, bit of shuffling into square halt and coming against the hand in the rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:54 Anna Ross Davies
    4:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Anticipating the half pass a little. The horse has quite a bit of knee action which looks nice in the half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:54 Anna Ross Davies
    4:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Could cover a bit more ground in the ext, looks similar to the medium

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:54 Anna Ross Davies
    4:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit sticky in the pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:53 Anna Ross Davies
    4:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Smart medium trot, this horse is a smart mover. lovely bend in the half-pass, well ridden

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:53 Anna Ross Davies
    4:52
    [Comment From alex dancealex dance: ] 

    WOW not bad for a first time horse at badminton wish i wcould of seen it though! but tomorrow is the big test!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:52 alex dance
    4:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry, one stride of trot into halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:52 Anna Ross Davies
    4:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tim is looking flash around the edge

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:52 Anna Ross Davies
    4:51
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    As overnightleader you got a lot of pressure:-))

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:51 Rainer
    4:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This is an attractive horse

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:51 Anna Ross Davies
    4:51
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Fab score from Clark Montgomery

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:51 Guest
    4:51
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:51 
    4:51
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Tim Price riding Wesko

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:51 H&H Carol
    4:50
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Well done Clark, but tomorrow is another day…..

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:50 Rainer
    4:50
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    WOOOO! No pressure for XC tomorrow now then!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:50 Alex
    4:50
    [Comment From KerryKerry: ] 

    wow

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:50 Kerry
    4:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clark has taken the lead with a score of 33.5pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:49 Anna Ross Davies
    4:49
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Sounds amazing! If I was having a bet it’d be on this one…

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:49 Alex
    4:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Beautiful 2nd flying change out of well balanced counter canter. good 3rd change and 4th change, more 9s. This will run the leader close…

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:48 Anna Ross Davies
    4:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse changed behind briefly at end of ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:47 Anna Ross Davies
    4:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Quarters overtook momentarilt in left half pass but quickly corrected, more 9s

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:47 Anna Ross Davies
    4:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very well balanced half pass. and counter canter and flying change all of good quality, more 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:47 Anna Ross Davies
    4:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice move off to canter 8s for walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:46 Anna Ross Davies
    4:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very relaxed ext walk, good purposeful strides

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:46 Anna Ross Davies
    4:46
    [Comment From HeatherHeather: ] 

    agreed, I’m going tomorrow and thanks to you guys I feel much more a part of it than I would have done otherwise!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:46 Heather
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Glad to hear that!

      Anna Ross Davies
    4:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not square in the halt, but 5 steps accurate rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:46 Anna Ross Davies
    4:45
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Predicted this as the only one today to beat 36 so hope it does!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:45 Alex
    4:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good positioning from the rider in shoulder-in and half pass trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:45 Anna Ross Davies
    4:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good walk pirouette. More 9s coming in from the judges. Lovely steps in the ext trot.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:45 Anna Ross Davies
    4:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice crossing and balance in the half pass. Looking good

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:45 Anna Ross Davies
    4:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice cadenced medium trot. Very good. 9s

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:44 Anna Ross Davies
    4:44
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    Just really want to thank Anna and Carol for making dressage so interesting it’s been fab thank you

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:44 friend
    4:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Smart entry by Clark

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:44 Anna Ross Davies
    4:43
    [Comment From JennyJenny: ] 

    Brilliant! Well in contention. The leaderboard looks VERY international – can’t wait for tomorrow!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:43 Jenny
    4:43
    H&H Carol: 

    One of three horses by Limmerick here this year (the others being Shannondale Titan and Magennis), Loughan Glen comes to his first Badminton. He was second at Barbury CIC3* and third at Blenheim CCI3* last term, having benefited from a wind operation.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:43 H&H Carol
    4:43
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:43 
    4:43
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Clark Montgomery riding Loughan Glen

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:43 H&H Carol
    4:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicola score 43pen for 11th. Great score for first 4 star

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:42 Anna Ross Davies
    4:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Nicola gives her a lovely pat and looks really chuffed with that.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:41 H&H Carol
    4:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely final halt and Nicola looks delighted

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:41 Anna Ross Davies
    4:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Slightly over prepared for 4th change, tense but clean

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:41 Anna Ross Davies
    4:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pity tension and changed behind before 3rd flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:40 Anna Ross Davies
    4:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced counter canter, this horse has got good spring and lift in the active, looks active and happy

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:40 Anna Ross Davies
    4:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Earning lots of 7s and 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:40 Anna Ross Davies
    4:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good trans to ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:40 Anna Ross Davies
    4:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Swinging the quarters slightly in the half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:39 Anna Ross Davies
    4:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Fragile counter canter, horse looks a bit keen to change.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:39 Anna Ross Davies
    4:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Keeping good balance in canter half pass.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:39 Anna Ross Davies
    4:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit of tension in med walk, but maintained.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:39 Anna Ross Davies
    4:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Could just stretch more out to the contact in ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:38 Anna Ross Davies
    4:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tiny bit tense in rein back but obedient

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:38 Anna Ross Davies
    4:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice bend in half pass left

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:38 Anna Ross Davies
    4:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice nice air time in the ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:37 Anna Ross Davies
    4:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good walk pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:37 Anna Ross Davies
    4:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Balance well maintained in shoulder-in

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:37 Anna Ross Davies
    4:37
    [Comment From JennyJenny: ] 

    Lovely looking mare – c’mon Nic!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:37 Jenny
    4:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lots of 7s, lovely balanced medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:37 Anna Ross Davies
    4:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Big smile from Nicola for the judges

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:36 Anna Ross Davies
    4:36
    H&H Carol: 

    The second mare Nicola rides here this year, this coloured girl was eighth at Bramham CCI3* in 2013 and recently second at Burnham Market CIC3* with a very smart sub-40 dressage score. She makes her four-star debut. Nicola finished in the top 10 here three times with multi-medallist Opposition Buzz, now retired from the top level.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:36 H&H Carol
    4:35
    H&H Carol: 

    This is an attractive coloured horse

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:35 H&H Carol
    4:35
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:35 
    4:35
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:35 
    4:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Nicola Wilson and Beltane Queen

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:35 H&H Carol
    4:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    William and Parklane Hawk score 41.2pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:34 Anna Ross Davies
    4:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A solid competitive test, but not right at the top of the leaderboard

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:33 Anna Ross Davies
    4:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little tension but well recovered by William into 3rd test and similar in the 4th. Test has been quite solid. Little loss of balance into final halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:33 Anna Ross Davies
    4:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Cautious counter canter, clean change, a little downhill

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:32 Anna Ross Davies
    4:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well maintained counter canter, flying change a little bit downhill but correct

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:31 Anna Ross Davies
    4:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good move off to canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:31 Anna Ross Davies
    4:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    6s and 7s for the walk work

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:31 Anna Ross Davies
    4:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nearly square halt, Nice straight rein back, horse’s mouth slightly open. lots of 7s and 8s so far

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:30 Anna Ross Davies
    4:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shoulder-in was better. Not a huge mover but have a very regular rhythm

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:30 Anna Ross Davies
    4:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    one of the smallest pirouettes weve seen but stuck in one step.Tiny loss of balance in otherwise good ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:29 Anna Ross Davies
    4:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit varying the line in the quarters in the shoulder-in.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:29 Anna Ross Davies
    4:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good trans into flashy med trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:28 Anna Ross Davies
    4:28
    H&H Carol: 

    An (unsuccessful) ex-racehorse who was produced to three-star in New Zealand by Matthew Grayling, Parklane Hawk won Burghley 2011 and Kentucky 2012 with William. He has also finished third at Burghley twice and fifth here last year. One of the best and most consistent horses in the world.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:28 H&H Carol
    4:27
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    10’s all round!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:27 friend
    4:27
    [Comment From KerryKerry: ] 

    lets hope so ….fingers crossed for him.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:27 Kerry
    4:26
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:26 
    4:26
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is William Fox-Pitt riding Parklane Hawk. Will we see our first 10 of the competition from this combination

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:26 H&H Carol
    4:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bill scores 44pen for 12th

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:26 Anna Ross Davies
    4:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Muddled 3rd and jumped together in the last change. needs a bit more polish in the changes for a good mark, but some nice work shown

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:25 Anna Ross Davies
    4:25
    H&H Carol: 

    :Live scores at http://www.badminton-horse….

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:25 H&H Carol
    4:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Much more organised in 2nd flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:24 Anna Ross Davies
    4:24
    [Comment From KerryKerry: ] 

    William to win 🙂 (or mary of course)

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:24 Kerry
    4:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Boldly forward in ext canter, that’s good

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:24 Anna Ross Davies
    4:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely uphill in the half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:24 Anna Ross Davies
    4:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Muddled first flying change, some tension before

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:23 Anna Ross Davies
    4:23
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    What time does William go please

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:23 friend
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    William is next

      Anna Ross Davies
    4:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Unsettled in med walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:23 Anna Ross Davies
    4:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely sq halt, 6 steps in rein back unfortunately, mouth open

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:22 Anna Ross Davies
    4:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit high in the head carriage, good shoulder-in, neck is coming up a bit but getting useful marks, 7s and 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:22 Anna Ross Davies
    4:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very active behind which is not quite matched byt the front leg in the extension , which is unusual

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:22 Anna Ross Davies
    4:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Positive medium trot, the horse has a lot of cadence, bordering on the rhythm becoming stilted

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:21 Anna Ross Davies
    4:19
    H&H Carol: 

    A rider fielding his best ever string of horses, evidenced by the fact his Badminton mounts form two-thirds of Australia’s current top national squad. Shannondale Titan — one of three Limmerick sons competing this year — won the competitive CCI3* at Saumur last May and makes his four-star debut.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:19 H&H Carol
    4:19
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:19 
    4:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Bill Levell riding Shannondale Titan

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:19 H&H Carol
    4:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Izzy scores 45pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:19 Anna Ross Davies
    4:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is having a good look around as they leave the area

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:17 Anna Ross Davies
    4:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square in the final halt.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:17 Anna Ross Davies
    4:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    3rd change also of good quality. but a problem with the 4th change

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:17 Anna Ross Davies
    4:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This test is flowing better now

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:17 Anna Ross Davies
    4:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another lovely flying change, they seem to be a highlight for this pair

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:17 Anna Ross Davies
    4:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    earning 8s. Nice balanced half pass, a little bit on hand in ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:16 Anna Ross Davies
    4:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice balanced canter, counter canter and v nice big and expressive flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:16 Anna Ross Davies
    4:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice medium walk steps

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:15 Anna Ross Davies
    4:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    halt was square, a little late, rein back was reluctant but achieved 5 steps

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:15 Anna Ross Davies
    4:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Picture isn’t totally harmonous

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:14 Anna Ross Davies
    4:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is arguing a little in the contact, looks a bit strong

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:14 Anna Ross Davies
    4:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk pirouette was a little stiff but better than many we have seen. Needs a bit more GO in the ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:14 Anna Ross Davies
    4:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Too much neck bend in shoulder-in and half pass, need more bend in the body

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:13 Anna Ross Davies
    4:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry. Positive medium trot, but the very most expressive

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:13 Anna Ross Davies
    4:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Izzy sporting a crash hat

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:12 Anna Ross Davies
    4:12
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:12 
    4:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Izzy Taylor riding Thistledown Poposki

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:11 H&H Carol
    4:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mark scores 41.8pen for 6th

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:11 Anna Ross Davies
    4:10
    H&H Carol: 

    Nice pat on the neck for Leonidas from Mark.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:10 H&H Carol
    4:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice 3d change and 4th change, scores ranging from the judges. There was a 9 in there. Progressive to not quite square halt. A good test, but not a top one

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:09 Anna Ross Davies
    4:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is in a nice uphill balance now.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:09 Anna Ross Davies
    4:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice purposeful ext canter and very nice 2nd flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:09 Anna Ross Davies
    4:08
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    what are ground conditions like? will the weather an technical xc show on the horses come Sunday?

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:08 Guest
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Ground has dried up a fair bit with the drying wind today, but it’s definitely soft ground

      H&H Carol
    4:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well maintained counter canter but late flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:08 Anna Ross Davies
    4:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little wobble coming out of the half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:08 Anna Ross Davies
    4:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Unsteady in contact in med walk and progressive to canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:07 Anna Ross Davies
    4:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very relaxed big steps in ext walk, should pick up some good marks there

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:07 Anna Ross Davies
    4:07
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Pretty sure he got 41.3 last year so yes Jess

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:07 Alex
    4:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite sq halt, but good rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:07 Anna Ross Davies
    4:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse anticipating the half pass in the shoulder in and putting the quarters in

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:06 Anna Ross Davies
    4:06
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    thats a shame, i’m sure on a good day he can do a fab test

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:06 Jess
    4:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pirouette was OK, A little unsteady in the contact. Very nice trot ext.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:06 Anna Ross Davies
    4:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Didn;t hold an absolutely straight line inthe shoulder in, some wobbling

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:05 Anna Ross Davies
    4:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Positive medium trot from this horse, perhaps the steps were a little flat.

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:05 Anna Ross Davies
    4:05
    H&H Carol: 

    The test was extremely tense throughout, which will have affected most of the marks. Excellent riding by Pippa to prevent him blowing up completely

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:05 H&H Carol
    4:05
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Thats seems quite a harsh mark, they seem to be heavily penalising some today

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:05 Jess
    4:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Mark Todd riding Leonidas II

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:04 H&H Carol
    4:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Right, I’m back up and running!

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:04 Anna Ross Davies
    4:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Redesigned has stopped to scratch his leg on the way out . Scored 54.2

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:03 H&H Carol
    4:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Shame that tensioned marred some movements in that test but a very good final halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:02 H&H Carol
    4:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Anna’s computer has crashed, typing on here instead. Tense but achieved the flying changes

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:02 H&H Carol
    4:01
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Thanks H&H team, you’re doing a great job. Much appreciated 🙂

    Friday May 9, 2014 4:01 Guest
    3:59
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Well done for a good test from Sarah!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:59 Alex
    3:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit tense in halt and rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:59 Anna Ross Davies
    3:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I’m back!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:58 Anna Ross Davies
    3:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I’m back!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:58 Anna Ross Davies
    3:58
    H&H Carol: 

    Nice spring and lift in the trot, but he isn’t entirely still in the contact

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:58 H&H Carol
    3:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Good ground cover in the medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:57 H&H Carol
    3:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Halt was immobile but Redesigned clearly wants to get on with the job

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:57 H&H Carol
    3:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Redesign is looking a bit hot outside the arena, Pippa is riding a circle before entering in canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:57 H&H Carol
    3:56
    H&H Carol: 

    Pippa sporting very white breeches

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:56 H&H Carol
    3:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Sarah Bullimore scores 46.5pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:55 H&H Carol
    3:54
    [Comment From VirginiaVirginia: ] 

    Good job Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:54 Virginia
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Thanks. You learn a lot sitting next to a top ride/trainer analysing dresage for 2 days twice a year!

      H&H Carol
    3:54
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:54 
    3:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in will be Pippa Funnell riding Redesigned

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:53 H&H Carol
    3:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Anna will now be sprinting back across the park to return to the press office shortly!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:53 H&H Carol
    3:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Good 3rd change, and good 4th change. the changes definitely improved as the test went on. And a square final halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:53 H&H Carol
    3:52
    H&H Carol: 

    Better 2nd change but slightly after centre line

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:52 H&H Carol
    3:52
    H&H Carol: 

    Better canter half pass, straight centre line this time. Positively ridden ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:52 H&H Carol
    3:51
    H&H Carol: 

    Oh dear, not on the centre line after the ca nter half pass. Tension in the first flying change leading to mistakes

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:51 H&H Carol
    3:51
    H&H Carol: 

    Ext walk maintained, Anticipating the canter trans in med walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:51 H&H Carol
    3:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Good square halt, slightly crooked inthe rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:50 H&H Carol
    3:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Earning 7s and 8s for the trot work

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:50 H&H Carol
    3:49
    H&H Carol: 

    Just stepped back in one step in the walk pirouette but we’ve seen a lot worse!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:49 H&H Carol
    3:49
    H&H Carol: 

    Nice bend in the trot half pass right

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:49 H&H Carol
    3:49
    H&H Carol: 

    Nice ground cover in the med trot, perhaps a little quick?

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:49 H&H Carol
    3:48
    H&H Carol: 

    About to start. Entry looked good, can’t see if the halt was square

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:48 H&H Carol
    3:47
    H&H Carol: 

    This horse has got nice cadence in the trot work

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:47 H&H Carol
    3:47
    H&H Carol: 

    Looking smart as they trot into the main arena

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:47 H&H Carol
    3:46
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:46 
    3:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Anna’s pupil, sarah Bullimore riding Valentino V.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:46 H&H Carol
    3:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Johan scored 53.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:46 H&H Carol
    3:45
    H&H Carol: 

    9 6 6 for the 3rd change!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:45 H&H Carol
    3:44
    H&H Carol: 

    Jumped together behind in 3rd change and a clean 4th change

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:44 H&H Carol
    3:44
    H&H Carol: 

    Canter more uphill on right rein

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:44 H&H Carol
    3:44
    H&H Carol: 

    7 7 7 for canter half pass left

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:44 H&H Carol
    3:43
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:43 
    3:43
    H&H Carol: 

    Bit downhill in counter canter then above the bit in the change.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:43 H&H Carol
    3:43
    H&H Carol: 

    Not straight on centre line after canter half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:43 H&H Carol
    3:42
    H&H Carol: 

    Contact and outline avrying in ext walk, but maintained, slightly above the bit into canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:42 H&H Carol
    3:42
    H&H Carol: 

    Not square in halt, above the bit in the rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:42 H&H Carol
    3:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Slight head tilt in shoulder-in, some loss of balance in half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:41 H&H Carol
    3:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Not the biggest mover in the trot this one. Slightly hesitant in the walk pirouette. Better ground cover in the ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:41 H&H Carol
    3:40
    H&H Carol: 

    Another attractive grey horse

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:40 H&H Carol
    3:40
    H&H Carol: 

    First in is Johan Lundin riding Johnny Cash. Anna is missing a man in uniform. She will be disappointed.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:40 H&H Carol
    3:40
    H&H Carol: 

    Here we go. As I said Anna is away warming up Sarah Bullimore, so I’d do my best to bring you the action as it happens.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:40 H&H Carol
    3:39
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Carol, any breeding details on Easy Target, apart from dealers job lot?! Thanks.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:39 Guest
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Unfortunately not.

      H&H Carol
    3:35
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    Charlotte D has a horse called Johnny Cash, a lovely chestnut which she is bringing on

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:35 Jayne
    3:35
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    But don’t forget this is another level!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:35 Rainer
    3:27
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    Thanks for info about Michael Jung. He has done well

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:27 Jayne
    3:25
    H&H Carol: 

    The judges are Martin Plewa at C; Anne-Marie Taylor at H and Andrew Beenie at B

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:25 H&H Carol
    3:25
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Sorry if this has already been asked but who are the 3 Judges this year?

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:25 Guest
    3:21
    H&H Carol: 

    The next rider will be Johan Lundin from Sweden riding Johnny Cash at 15.40

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:21 H&H Carol
    3:21
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    http://www.rechenstelle.de/…

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:21 Rainer
    3:20
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Sam/Michael and Ingrid Klimke/escada scored today 27,90 in the dressage

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:20 Rainer
    3:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Visit the H&H stand at Badminton

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:20 H&H Carol
    3:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Dodson & Horrell ambassador Zara Phillips will be visiting the D&H stand (no. 134) to sign autographs and chat to spectators about their horses, so don’t miss your chance to meet her. Check at the stand to confirm which day/time.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:20 H&H Carol
    3:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Dodson & Horrell ambassador Laura Collett will be on the D&H stand (no. 134) at 2.30 on Saturday to sign autographs, chat about her horses and explain why she uses Dodson & Horrell for her event horses.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:20 H&H Carol
    3:20
    H&H Carol: 

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    Friday May 9, 2014 3:20 H&H Carol
    3:19
      
    Friday May 9, 2014 3:19 
    3:19
    H&H Carol: 

    In the meantime, here is a short video interview with Nick Gauntlett, which we short after his test earlier today.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:19 H&H Carol
    3:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I am off to help Sarah Bullimore prepare for her test. She is 2nd in after the break. I will rush back straight after that. See you then!

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:18 Anna Ross Davies
    3:18
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Jayne, Michael Jung isn’t competing at Badminton because he is at Marbach CIC3 which is pretty well his home competitions and also one which the German prospective team members are being required to ride by the coach.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:18 Guest
    3:18
    H&H Carol: 

    That’s our last rider before the afternoon break.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:18 H&H Carol
    3:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good 3r flying change and good 4th change. Got some good marks.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:17 Anna Ross Davies
    3:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse looks very relaxed in the counter canter which is nice to see, little problem in the flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:17 Anna Ross Davies
    3:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good transition forward to ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:16 Anna Ross Davies
    3:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs more bend in canter half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:16 Anna Ross Davies
    3:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looks very secure in the counter canter and flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:16 Anna Ross Davies
    3:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk maintained, slightly cautious canter debart. Nicely balanced half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:15 Anna Ross Davies
    3:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not a great halt, then rude in the contact inthe rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:15 Anna Ross Davies
    3:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lost the angle in the shoulder-in

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:14 Anna Ross Davies
    3:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jack kniffed in walk pirouette. nice trot ext

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:14 Anna Ross Davies
    3:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lacking bend at the beginning of the half pass but corrected. Good start by Tom so far

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:14 Anna Ross Davies
    3:12
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:12 
    3:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Next nd last before the break is Tom McEwan and Diesel

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:11 H&H Carol
    3:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Christopher scores 44.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:11 Anna Ross Davies
    3:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely clean change, small mistake in 4th change. Couple of 9s there

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:10 Anna Ross Davies
    3:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Moment of tension before flying change, but change was clean

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:09 Anna Ross Davies
    3:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Accurate canter ext, could have a bit more ground cover. Everything is working out so far. Nice flowing counter canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:09 Anna Ross Davies
    3:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs more bend in the canter half pass for an extra mark

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:08 Anna Ross Davies
    3:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice uphill flying change, still 7s and the odd 8, going well

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:08 Anna Ross Davies
    3:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Purposeful ext walk. Maintained med walk, good canter trans, could have more bend in half pass, more 7s

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:08 Anna Ross Davies
    3:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not great in the halts, stepped back in this one, horse looks a bit fragile in the rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:07 Anna Ross Davies
    3:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Earning lots of 7s and few 8s so far

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:07 Anna Ross Davies
    3:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs more bend in left trot half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:06 Anna Ross Davies
    3:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Could have a little more scope in the ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:06 Anna Ross Davies
    3:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good balance in the shoulder-in, half passes. Walk pirouette was a bit big but correct.

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:06 Anna Ross Davies
    3:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Swung quarters in the first halt,nice expressive medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:05 Anna Ross Davies
    3:04
    [Comment From RosieRosie: ] 

    Nice to be able to catch up with action, thanks all! Am going to have a tough weekend – last week of exams coming up, and the cross country looks like it could be epic! I can see this page being open all weekend in the library…

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:04 Rosie
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good luck with your exams!

      Anna Ross Davies
    3:03
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:03 
    3:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in we have Christopher Burton riding TS Jamaimo

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:02 H&H Carol
    3:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Emily scores 49.2pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:02 Anna Ross Davies
    3:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Emily looks very pleased

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:01 Anna Ross Davies
    3:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean but croup high change, 4th over excited and late

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:01 Anna Ross Davies
    3:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter quality is suffering, canter has got a bit 4 beat. Problems in the flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:00 Anna Ross Davies
    3:00
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Just seen on an ‘EventingNation’ report that: ‘there are rumblings back in the barns that some riders are considering withdrawing their horses, saying the course asks too much of horse and rider’ … Seems surprising? Have you heard anything like this?

    Friday May 9, 2014 3:00 Alex
     
    H&H Carol: 

    I’m afraid running this service doesn’t allow me time to go down to the stables, so no I haven’t heard this

      H&H Carol
    2:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely positioned half pass. Smattering of 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:59 Anna Ross Davies
    2:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse appears unexcited bythe atmosphere, very relaxed in walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:59 Anna Ross Davies
    2:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looking very relaxed in ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:59 Anna Ross Davies
    2:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square in halt, rein back not digaonal

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:58 Anna Ross Davies
    2:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice half pass. Pulling in some 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:58 Anna Ross Davies
    2:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Better shoulder-in to the left,

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:58 Anna Ross Davies
    2:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext Trot was nicely balanced

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:58 Anna Ross Davies
    2:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk pirouette was too big

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:57 Anna Ross Davies
    2:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse looked like anticipating half pasin shoulder-in, half pas better

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:57 Anna Ross Davies
    2:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice transition into medium trot which is well maintained

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:57 Anna Ross Davies
    2:56
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair were 16th at Burghley last year and Greenlawn Sky High makes his Badminton debut. Emily, a multi-medalled pony, junior and young rider competitor, has completed here four times, her best result being 15th in 2010 on Society Spice.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:56 H&H Carol
    2:56
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:56 
    2:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Emily Llewellyn riding Greenlawn Sky High

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:55 H&H Carol
    2:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ludwig scores 49.8

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:55 Anna Ross Davies
    2:54
    [Comment From CaroleCarole: ] 

    Thank you for your insights Anna

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:54 Carole
    2:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ludwig looks pleased with that

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:54 Anna Ross Davies
    2:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little shoryt behind in 3rd flying change, but veyrnice 4th flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:53 Anna Ross Davies
    2:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Flying change was a stride after the centre line but nice and clean. Gettimg a few 7s

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:53 Anna Ross Davies
    2:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Quickening rather than lengthening in the ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:53 Anna Ross Davies
    2:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter is a bit tight, flying change was keen, but will earn 6s and 7s rather than 7s and 8s, unless the relaxation improves

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:52 Anna Ross Davies
    2:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter looks a bit tight

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:52 Anna Ross Davies
    2:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext walk was nice and relaxed

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:52 Anna Ross Davies
    2:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse relecutant to rein back, but got there in the end

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:51 Anna Ross Davies
    2:51
    [Comment From VirginiaVirginia: ] 

    There are a few of us suffering sleep deprivation down here!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:51 Virginia
    2:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Got stuck 1 step in the walk pirouette. Slow to develop the ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:50 Anna Ross Davies
    2:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very expressive medium trot, just one momentary loss of balance, good rhythm shoulder-in and half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:50 Anna Ross Davies
    2:49
    [Comment From Angela MackieAngela Mackie: ] 

    I am reading your comments in Auckland, New Zealand, and it is ten to two in the morning. Love your comments. Thank you. Angela

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:49 Angela Mackie
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Great to have you with us!

      Anna Ross Davies
    2:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Quite fast cantering up the centre line.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:49 Anna Ross Davies
    2:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ludwig looks a little bit tense going around the arena, but horse looks OK

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:49 Anna Ross Davies
    2:48
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    It sounded, from your comments, that it might have scored better than that

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:48 Jess
    2:48
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:48 
    2:48
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Ludwig Svennerstal riding King Bob

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:48 H&H Carol
    2:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Oliver scores 48.7pen. We thought that more score slightly better than that.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:47 Anna Ross Davies
    2:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Square halt to finish. Some very good riding from oliver, keeping a lid on this horse which is looking rather fresh!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:46 Anna Ross Davies
    2:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean 3rd change, And got the 4th change, very well ridden

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:45 Anna Ross Davies
    2:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    No problems in the 2nd flying change, very well prepared by oliver

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:45 Anna Ross Davies
    2:44
    [Comment From KatieKatie: ] 

    Meant to be revising and instead just reading your commentary! It’s fab!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:44 Katie
    2:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very Very bold ext canter – going for a gallop!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:44 Anna Ross Davies
    2:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely maintained counter canter then lots of problems in the flying change, continued changing legs after earnt three 2s. shame

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:44 Anna Ross Davies
    2:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Maintained the ext walk, but not the medium despite Oliver’s best efforts. Very nice canter half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:43 Anna Ross Davies
    2:43
    [Comment From Victoria DanceVictoria Dance: ] 

    im getting no work done today like yesterday no work done, but your doing fab job ladies enjoying it very much!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:43 Victoria Dance
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad you are enjoying it Victoria

      H&H Carol
    2:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square in halt and tense in rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:43 Anna Ross Davies
    2:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely positioning shoulder-in and good bend in the half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:42 Anna Ross Davies
    2:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice positive trot ext with good push from behind

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:42 Anna Ross Davies
    2:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A litle bit off centre in the walk pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:42 Anna Ross Davies
    2:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good posititioning on the centre line in shoulder-in

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:41 Anna Ross Davies
    2:41
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    go oliver!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:41 Guest
    2:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice forward balanced medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:41 Anna Ross Davies
    2:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Oliver is sporting a very shiny top hat!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:41 Anna Ross Davies
    2:39
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:39 
    2:38
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Oliver Townend riding Armada

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:38 H&H Carol
    2:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Denis scored 59.2

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:38 Anna Ross Davies
    2:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean 3rd flying change. Clean 4th flying change. This test has scored mostly 6s, but no waving at the judges this time! Rider looks pleased

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:37 Anna Ross Davies
    2:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    More balancd counter canter but jumped together behind in the flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:37 Anna Ross Davies
    2:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little tense and lacking bend in half pass, mostly 6s

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:36 Anna Ross Davies
    2:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice flying change, not the most expressive but no problems

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:36 Anna Ross Davies
    2:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Crooked after half pass and changing legs behind in counter canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:35 Anna Ross Davies
    2:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk maintained but changing legs now in canter, showing tension

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:35 Anna Ross Davies
    2:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt rein back looked fragile but performed

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:34 Anna Ross Davies
    2:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Against the hand in the shoulder-in

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:34 Anna Ross Davies
    2:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Hocks out behind in the extended trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:34 Anna Ross Davies
    2:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Turned around rather than doing a pirouette and cantered away

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:33 Anna Ross Davies
    2:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Quarters out rather than shoulder in on the centre line

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:33 Anna Ross Davies
    2:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse looks a little strung out in the medium trot, long in the frame

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:33 Anna Ross Davies
    2:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Problems on the entry, changes legs

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:33 Anna Ross Davies
    2:32
    H&H Carol: 

    Completed in 42nd on their debut here last year, with a fault-free cross-country but a dismal dressage, after which Oregon De La Vigne stood up and waved at the judges as he left the arena. Improved in the first phase for 23rd at Burghley in the autumn. Denis was a 2001 European team silver medallist and rode this horse at London 2012.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:32 H&H Carol
    2:31
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:31 
    2:31
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in we have Denis Mesples of France riding Oregon De La Vigne

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:31 H&H Carol
    2:31
    [Comment From HettyHetty: ] 

    Thank you so much for this coverage, making being at work rather than Badminton bearable!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:31 Hetty
    2:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Sara scores 40.7 that test really split the judges, judge at H 6% below

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:31 Anna Ross Davies
    2:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little problem coming to last 2 changes, that will bring scores down

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:29 Anna Ross Davies
    2:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little hesitation before the change, but the change was good. She’s earning good marks, will be competitive

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:29 Anna Ross Davies
    2:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Super ext canter, big ground covering steps

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:28 Anna Ross Davies
    2:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clever riding maintained the counter canter, nice flying change, very big scopy moving horse, nice to watch

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:28 Anna Ross Davies
    2:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter trans was good. Nice uphill canter in halfpass

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:27 Anna Ross Davies
    2:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rein back was 4 steps then hesitated and took final step. Ext walk is nice and relaxed

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:27 Anna Ross Davies
    2:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Springy uphill in the shoulder-in and half pass. Again the judges can’t agree. Lovely halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:26 Anna Ross Davies
    2:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very flashy ext trot, Judges disagreeing about the walk pirouette 5 to 7

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:26 Anna Ross Davies
    2:25
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    ah sorry, i like listening and reading Annas comments 🙂

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:25 Laura
    2:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good walk pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:25 Anna Ross Davies
    2:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs a bit more bend in the half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:25 Anna Ross Davies
    2:25
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:25 
    2:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry, flying along on the medium.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:25 Anna Ross Davies
    2:24
    H&H Carol: 

    Dodson & Horrell are the official nutrition suppliers to Equestrian Team GBR, which is Badminton’s official charity this year. If you are coming to Badminton, make sure you stop by the Equestrian Team GBR stand (No.93) to enter the competition to guess the number of D&H Equibite treats in the container.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:24 H&H Carol
    2:24
    H&H Carol: 

    Badminton first-timer Sara took the individual silver at London 2012 on Wega. Reality 39, previously known as Mrs Medicott, was in danger of being sold in 2012 — 55,000 Facebook fans raised over £75,000 to help Sara buy her. They were European team silver medallists last year. Sara is married to German Olympic gold medallist Frank Ostholt.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:24 H&H Carol
    2:23
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Sara Algotsson Ostholt riding Relaity 39

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:23 H&H Carol
    2:23
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    can’t get badminton radio to run properly are they having problems :confused:

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:23 Laura
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Don’t know what’s happening with Badminton Radio. We don’t run that service.

    PS: Your comments are coming through. We are just trying to juggling running the service with answering questions

      H&H Carol
    2:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lara scores 49.0

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:23 Anna Ross Davies
    2:22
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Thank you for this, very well explained.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:22 Guest
    2:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bucked in the 3rd change and in the 4th. The quality of most of what she does is very good, but lost a lot of marks in the changes

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:21 Anna Ross Davies
    2:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse looks keen, but she’s keeping the lid on it and getting good marks, but bucked in the change again. Pity

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:20 Anna Ross Davies
    2:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good ext canter, really good reach and ground cover

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:20 Anna Ross Davies
    2:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Big buck in the first flying change. He’s a good quality horse. Needs a lot more bend in the canter half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:20 Anna Ross Davies
    2:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse a little bit tense in the canter, come above the bit in half pass momentarily

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:19 Anna Ross Davies
    2:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Head a little too low into ext walk and noframe change into medium walk, into canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:19 Anna Ross Davies
    2:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not square obedient rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:18 Anna Ross Davies
    2:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice trans tpo walk, relaxed neck

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:18 Anna Ross Davies
    2:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good crossing in the half pass left

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:18 Anna Ross Davies
    2:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Small loss of balance in ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:17 Anna Ross Davies
    2:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Steps are a little quick in the trot work, very good walk pirouette, well done

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:17 Anna Ross Davies
    2:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry for lara and Ducati. A little tense in med trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:17 Anna Ross Davies
    2:16
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Lara and her family runs a lovely event in Belgium CICs in Arville great venue for the sport

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:16 Ruy Fonseca
    2:15
    H&H Carol: 

    Lara and Ducati finished 19th last year at both Luhmühlen and the European Championships. Lara is engaged to German rider Kai-Steffen Meier, who also competes at Badminton, and has an MSc in business science. Ducati was acquired in 2010 by Lara’s uncle as a hunter, but he gave him to Lara as he had no time to ride during the week.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:15 H&H Carol
    2:15
    Anna Ross Davies

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:15 
    2:14
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in we have Lara de Liedekerke riding Ducati van den Vigne

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:14 H&H Carol
    2:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Gemma scores 52.2pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:14 Anna Ross Davies
    2:13
    H&H Carol: 

    If you are coming to Badminton this year, be sure to stop by the Dodson & Horrell stand (No.134) and test your nerves with the ‘steady hand’ buzzer competition. The person who can complete the horse’s head challenge in the fastest time without setting off the buzzer will win a fantastic goodie bag.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:13 H&H Carol
    2:13
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    When you read WFP-comment to fence 18…..

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:13 Rainer
    2:13
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Come on Gems and Spike!!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:13 Guest
    2:13
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Saw that riders had discussed fence 18 at riders meeting but not asked for changes so assume it was due to slippery ground on the turn…

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:13 Alex
    2:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice 3rd flying change, but too early in the 4th change

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:12 Anna Ross Davies
    2:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mistake in the counter canter, He looks anxious about the changes. Did a nice one eventually

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:12 Anna Ross Davies
    2:12
    Anna Ross Davies

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:12 
    2:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs more bend in half pass and changed legs

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:11 Anna Ross Davies
    2:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced counter canter but tension before change, which was clean

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:11 Anna Ross Davies
    2:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Surprisingly good ext walk as horse looked lit up

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:11 Anna Ross Davies
    2:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse doesn’t have a lot of natural cadance in the trot. No immobility in the halt, but accurate 5 steps rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:10 Anna Ross Davies
    2:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lacking bend in shoulder-in and half pass this way

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:10 Anna Ross Davies
    2:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice ext trot, no problems this time

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:09 Anna Ross Davies
    2:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very tense in the walk pirouette. He looks a bit lit up

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:09 Anna Ross Davies
    2:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well positioned shoulder-in, horse winging the neck slightly inthe half pass, losing bend

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:09 Anna Ross Davies
    2:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Small loss of balance in otherwise good medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:09 Anna Ross Davies
    2:07
    H&H Carol: 

    Gemma completed here in 2007 on Jesters Quest, with whom she also won two young rider team gold medals. She joined the World Class performance squad last year and has a team of exciting young horses, including the thoroughbred Arctic Soul. He makes his four-star debut after fourth at Blenheim CCI3* and eighth at Barbury CIC3* 2013.

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:07 H&H Carol
    2:07
    [Comment From TeamtattTeamtatt: ] 

    GOOO GEMMAA !!! LOVE #TEAMTATT back at home xxx

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:07 Teamtatt
    2:07
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Gemma Tattersall riding Arctic Soul

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:07 H&H Carol
    2:06
    [Comment From Guest InfoGuest Info: ] 

    Why fence 18b has been removed?!!! Weather or ground? or riders pressure

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:06 Guest Info
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Official statement saya ‘due to conditions’ but doesn’t say which conditions!

      H&H Carol
    2:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jonelle scores 43.7pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:06 Anna Ross Davies
    2:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shame about the final halt. Jonelle has earnt some good marks, but won’t challenge the top few

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:05 Anna Ross Davies
    2:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit messy but clean change, good 4th change

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:04 Anna Ross Davies
    2:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A better 2nd flying change, frame is improving

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:04 Anna Ross Davies
    2:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    She need to be careful he stays uphill. getting a few 8s

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:04 Anna Ross Davies
    2:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Maintaining good rhythm in canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:03 Anna Ross Davies
    2:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean slightly downhill flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:03 Anna Ross Davies
    2:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Medium walk maintained, into canter. Horse just dropping behind the verticle which wilbe most seen by judge at B in half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:03 Anna Ross Davies
    2:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little tense and unsettled in contact in ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:02 Anna Ross Davies
    2:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite sq in halt, rein back was tidy, pulling in some good marks

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:02 Anna Ross Davies
    2:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jonelle is trying to keep his head up, horse wants to drop the bit, being mostly successful

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:02 Anna Ross Davies
    2:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk pirouette too big, horse over bent. Cantered at the end of the ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:01 Anna Ross Davies
    2:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good positive start from Jonelle Horse is dropping a little bit behind the verticle in ht half pass, but good quality and sprint to the trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:01 Anna Ross Davies
    2:00
    H&H Carol: 

    Jonelle Prince and The Deputy in the arena

    Friday May 9, 2014 2:00 H&H Carol
    1:59
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Interesting next 4 competitors at dressage arena could be easily a Spice Girls Band – Jonelle -Gemma- Lara and Sarah and after the Boys Band – Denis -Oliver and Ludwig = One Direction Band

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:59 Ruy Fonseca
    1:59
    H&H Carol: 

    The H&H Live team are joined by Dodson & Horrell ambassador Anna Ross Davies, who will be offering her expert opinion on every dressage test, as it happens. Hello Anna!

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:59 H&H Carol
    1:59
    H&H Carol: 

    Welcome back to H&H Live, brought to you in association with Dodson & Horrell, the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR. Visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to find out how their feed can help your horse.

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:59 H&H Carol
    1:32
      
    Friday May 9, 2014 1:32 
    1:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mary King talks to H&H about her dressage test, including going wrong towards the end of her test.

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:31 Anna Ross Davies
    1:24
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Another question is why FEI-TV the dressage not shows? Two weeks ago in Lexington one could see two days of dressage???

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:24 Rainer
    1:23
    [Comment From Guest InfoGuest Info: ] 

    Interesting comment from guest in Kentucky 2 weeks a go all dressage tests were on internet live, and after still on USEF Network to watch in demand plus all riders as a gift from organizers did recived the link of all 3 phases. At Badminton to get your XC run you must pay around 400-500 pounds.

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:23 Guest Info
    1:23
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    you can watch the end of dressage at marbach for free http://horselivetv.weebly.com/

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:23 Guest
    1:21
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    I understand why they want to keep the rights for the cross-country and showjumping, but where’s the point of having them for dressage as well and do nothing with it ? If they don’t want to broadcast it, they should definitely at least allow others to do it.

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:21 Guest
    1:21
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    i missed my friend Lucy Jackson and Willy Do’s test so fab to be able to read all about it, thanks Anna for great commentary! loving this feed

    Friday May 9, 2014 1:21 Tracey
    12:53
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    It seems very random that we were able to see the dressage of the young horse championships in Le Lion live on the internet but not the dressage of one of the top events in the world. Surely if the BBC don’t want to show it themselves, they can licence it to someone else, rather than be a dog in the manger?

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:53 Guest
    12:38
    H&H Carol: 

    Time for the lunch break. We’ll be back at 2pm with Jonelle Price and The Deputy. We will try to bring you some more video interview clips, including Mary King and Nick Gauntlett during the break so keep an eye out for those.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:38 H&H Carol
    12:37
    H&H Carol: 

    A big thank you to Dodson & Horrell for supporting our H&H Live service at Badminton. Please take a moment to visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to find out how the D&H range of feed and supplements can help your horse fulfil his potential.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:37 H&H Carol
    12:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Geoff scores 59.7pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:36 Anna Ross Davies
    12:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tiny mistake in 3rd change, good 4th one. This horse has potential for a very good test

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:35 Anna Ross Davies
    12:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:34 Anna Ross Davies
    12:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Modest canter ext, rider managing the situation

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:34 Anna Ross Davies
    12:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Losing bend in left half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:34 Anna Ross Davies
    12:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced counter canter and an OK flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:33 Anna Ross Davies
    12:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looks pleased to be in canter. Well positioned canter half pass right

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:33 Anna Ross Davies
    12:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jogging into sq halt, but very fast backwards and Throwing head. Flipping head about in ext walk and med walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:33 Anna Ross Davies
    12:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse is getting quite choppy

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:32 Anna Ross Davies
    12:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse wanted to do a canter pirouette rather than walk. Horse is gettng quite fractious

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:31 Anna Ross Davies
    12:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Trot is a little tense but well positioned left half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:31 Anna Ross Davies
    12:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Oh dear, the horse very unsettled and going backwards in the first halt, marring his salute

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:30 Anna Ross Davies
    12:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A man in uniform. Nice to see!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:30 Anna Ross Davies
    12:29
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:29 
    12:28
    H&H Carol: 

    Final rider before lunch is Geoff Curran riding Shanaclough Crecora

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:28 H&H Carol
    12:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Austin scores 54.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:28 Anna Ross Davies
    12:28
    [Comment From Alex DanceAlex Dance: ] 

    WOW thats pretty impressive from the Germans WEG is going to be good!!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:28 Alex Dance
    12:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little muddle in 3rdflygin change but nice final change. The change to the right appears easier than to the left at the moment for this horse

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:27 Anna Ross Davies
    12:26
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    All German riders are in Marbach CIC*** this weekend and quick look at results they have 3 riders at top 3 after dressage under 30pts!! Ingrid on -27 , Sandra on -29 and Michael Jung – 30 pts they all getting ready for WEG in home soil.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:26 Ruy Fonseca
    12:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very bold ext canter. Horse still looks a bit tense. Rather nice 2nd flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:26 Anna Ross Davies
    12:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Quarters leading in left canter half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:26 Anna Ross Davies
    12:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Maintained the counter canter but a bit too much bend and bucked in the change

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:25 Anna Ross Davies
    12:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very attractive horse this

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:25 Anna Ross Davies
    12:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice balance canter half pass to the right

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:25 Anna Ross Davies
    12:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Spooked in medi walk.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:25 Anna Ross Davies
    12:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Unsteady in the contact in the ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:24 Anna Ross Davies
    12:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not square, rein back was correct no of steps, but small steps

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:24 Anna Ross Davies
    12:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse looks a bit het up, head moving in the walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:24 Anna Ross Davies
    12:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Need more bend in left half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:24 Anna Ross Davies
    12:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not really engaged enough in the ext trot. Shame

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:23 Anna Ross Davies
    12:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shoulder-in and half pass nicely uphill but horse got stuck in the pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:23 Anna Ross Davies
    12:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse is a little unbalanced in the medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:23 Anna Ross Davies
    12:22
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair were 13th at Kentucky last year and took part in the Europeans in Malmö. Ringwood Mississippi was bought by his owner — who runs a sport horse breeding programme at Attington Stud, Oxon, where Austin is based — as a four-year-old from Ireland’s Ringwood Stud. Austin’s best result here is fourth (1999, Simply Rhett).

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:22 H&H Carol
    12:21
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Good luck Austin and Mark!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:21 Guest
    12:21
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:21 
    12:21
    [Comment From SharonSharon: ] 

    Mary 42.8

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:21 Sharon
    12:21
    H&H Carol: 

    Nex we have Austin O’Connor riding Ringwood Mississippi

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:21 H&H Carol
    12:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lucy scores 47.3pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:20 Anna Ross Davies
    12:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Live scores http://www.badminton-horse….

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:20 H&H Carol
    12:20
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Is Mary’s score up?

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:20 Helen
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shoudl be earlier in the feed. or check the live scores

      Anna Ross Davies
    12:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Really good final halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:19 Anna Ross Davies
    12:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Willy Do changed legs on corner, corrected followed by nice flying change, 4th change was very nice

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:19 Anna Ross Davies
    12:19
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    Why isnt Michael Jung competing

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:19 Jayne
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Don’t know Jayne

      H&H Carol
    12:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little tense but clean 2nd flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:18 Anna Ross Davies
    12:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very exuberant ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:18 Anna Ross Davies
    12:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another nice half pass.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:18 Anna Ross Davies
    12:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Balance maintained in counter canter but a muddle in the flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:18 Anna Ross Davies
    12:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice cnater half pass, good bend and balance

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:17 Anna Ross Davies
    12:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jogged in ext walk. Tense in medium.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:17 Anna Ross Davies
    12:17
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Love Lucy and Willy Do, fingers crossed!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:17 Alex
    12:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse halted then stepped back, went forward and halted again then started rein back so a bit muddled

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:16 Anna Ross Davies
    12:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs more angle in the 2nd shoulder-in.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:16 Anna Ross Davies
    12:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse has a flashy ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:15 Anna Ross Davies
    12:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stuck in walk Pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:15 Anna Ross Davies
    12:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Balance well maintained in shoulder-in

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:15 Anna Ross Davies
    12:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little unsettled in the first halt but positively forward into well-balanced medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:15 Anna Ross Davies
    12:13
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    Mary always smiles, she is a wonderful example for the sport and her lovely daughter is following her!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:13 Jayne
    12:13
    [Comment From GGGG: ] 

    Good boy Archie!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:13 GG
    12:13
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Mary will be very cross with herself for throwing away those 6 marks

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:13 Jess
    12:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lucy is wearing a crash hat

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:13 Anna Ross Davies
    12:12
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:12 
    12:12
    H&H Carol: 

    Lucy Jackson and Willy Do next in

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:12 H&H Carol
    12:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mary scores 42.8 which puts her 7th

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:12 Anna Ross Davies
    12:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Imperial Cavalier looks pleased as he leaves the arena!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:12 Anna Ross Davies
    12:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Slightly late 3rd change. The error of course will cost her 6 marks (2 from each judge). Mary is smiling regally despite that memory malfunction.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:11 Anna Ross Davies
    12:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Back on track now. Composure regained, nice counter canter and flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:10 Anna Ross Davies
    12:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mary has gone wrong!!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:10 Anna Ross Davies
    12:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Thanks Ruy!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:10 Anna Ross Davies
    12:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ncely balanced canter half pass left, he looks to settling down now

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:09 Anna Ross Davies
    12:09
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Waves from Brazil Anna..good job with Marcio Jorge yesterday

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:09 Ruy Fonseca
    12:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Naughty into canter, head shaking from Imperial Cavalier

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:09 Anna Ross Davies
    12:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mary is pulling the scores, not quite as many 8s as Francis and Paul T so far

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:08 Anna Ross Davies
    12:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good halt, 4 and 3/4 steps back in rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:08 Anna Ross Davies
    12:07
    [Comment From GGGG: ] 

    such a gorgous horse…and Mary is a lovely person

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:07 GG
    12:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice ext trot. Very good positioning in shoulder-in but a discussion in the half pass.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:07 Anna Ross Davies
    12:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well maintained shoulder-in, half pass a tiny bit unbalanced. And that’s why Mary has all those medals – a good walk pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:07 Anna Ross Davies
    12:06
    [Comment From HeatherHeather: ] 

    Imperial Cavalier is one of my all time favourite horses – he’s just always so enthusiastic!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:06 Heather
    12:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Big smile from Mary. 8s for medium trot, lovely

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:06 Anna Ross Davies
    12:06
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair are world gold, Olympic silver and European bronze team medallists and have finished in the top 10 seven times at four-star. Many believed the veteran Imperial Cavalier would not come back after an injury last season, but he defied skeptics to win at Aldon and finish third at Belton CIC3* so far this year. Mary has won Badminton twice.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:06 H&H Carol
    12:05
    [Comment From CC: ] 

    Good score for clare, considering first time there for both her and horse!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:05 C
    12:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Mary is wearing a crash hat

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:05 H&H Carol
    12:05
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:05 
    12:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Mary King riding Imperial Cavalier

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:04 H&H Carol
    12:04
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Wow, expensive horse or not…getting to 4 start in 2 years without previously eventing is impressive…hats off to Megan!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:04 Helen
    12:04
    H&H Carol: 

    If you are coming to Badminton this year, be sure to stop by the Dodson & Horrell stand (No.134) and test your nerves with the ‘steady hand’ buzzer competition. The person who can complete the horse’s head challenge in the fastest time without setting off the buzzer will win a fantastic goodie bag.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:04 H&H Carol
    12:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clare scored 54.5pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:04 Anna Ross Davies
    12:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think Clare handled an electric horse very well, but needs to work on the changes

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:03 Anna Ross Davies
    12:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    More problems in the 3rd flyginc change, clean 4th change but crooked. Needs to work on the changes a bit.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:03 Anna Ross Davies
    12:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Late behind in the flying change. This horse is a good mover but tension is preventing him from getting top marks

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:02 Anna Ross Davies
    12:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced canter half pass. Flying along inthe ext canter – hope she can stop. Well done, got him back

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:02 Anna Ross Davies
    12:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Into canter, Bit tense in the counter canter, change was in 2 parts.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:01 Anna Ross Davies
    12:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good job in the collected walk after ext and picked up some better marks.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:01 Anna Ross Davies
    12:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Some tensio affecting this horse’s nice paces

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:00 Anna Ross Davies
    12:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk looking fragile. Rein back not diagonal.

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:00 Anna Ross Davies
    12:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This is a nice looking horse but he looks pretty wound up. Rushed pirouette. Losing angle in shoulder-in Left half pass better than right

    Friday May 9, 2014 12:00 Anna Ross Davies
    11:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse looks quite lively! Rushing in the early trot work

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:59 Anna Ross Davies
    11:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Running in the medium trot.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:59 Anna Ross Davies
    11:58
    H&H Carol: 

    Clare is a part-time teacher from Co Down tackling her first Badminton. She made her senior squad debut last year at the European Championships with Euro Prince, finishing 29th, and the pair were third in the CIC3* at Cappoquin at home in Ireland last July. The horse was bred by his owner and has been ridden by Clare since he was five.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:58 H&H Carol
    11:57
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    It’s just noteworthy that the horse was bought for a lot of money as an established 3 star horse by a rider who, at the time, had never evented. She has done a great job in getting herself to 4 star within 2 years of starting but it has to be said that the horse has helped, it came at a price though…

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:57 Guest
    11:57
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:57 
    11:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Clare Abbott riding Euro Prince

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:57 H&H Carol
    11:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nick Gauntlett scored 46.3

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:56 Anna Ross Davies
    11:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Megan scored 57.3pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:55 Anna Ross Davies
    11:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Unbalanced in the last 2 flying changes leading to a few blips. Trotted into final halt. The basic canter was just too fast for this horse to maintain good balance

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:55 Anna Ross Davies
    11:55
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Why is the price of the horse relevant?

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:55 Guest
    11:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean flying change after the centreline

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:54 Anna Ross Davies
    11:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext canter showed better rhythm, but he’s still a bit too fast in the basic canterwork

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:54 Anna Ross Davies
    11:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit quick in the counter canter and unbalanced in the change, he looks like mentally he’s on the cross-country already

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:53 Anna Ross Davies
    11:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice right canter half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:53 Anna Ross Davies
    11:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A bit against the contact in ext walk and hurrying

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:53 Anna Ross Davies
    11:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not sq, hurried rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:52 Anna Ross Davies
    11:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    More consistent in the shoulder-n , quarters leading in half pass, but corrected

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:52 Anna Ross Davies
    11:52
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Both Alex! She is small and he is huge! Trains with Mark Todd. Horse came from Peter Thompson in Germany for a lot of money!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:52 Guest
    11:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stuck in the walk pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:51 Anna Ross Davies
    11:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit against the hand in the medium, Nice cadenced trot from this horse. Not keeping consistent angle in shoulder-in or half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:51 Anna Ross Davies
    11:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Trotted into the first halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:50 Anna Ross Davies
    11:50
    [Comment From Alex DanceAlex Dance: ] 

    either she is tiny or he’s a big boy!!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:50 Alex Dance
    11:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Haven’t got Nick’s score unfortunately.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:50 Anna Ross Davies
    11:48
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:48 
    11:48
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in we have Megan Heath riding St Daniel

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:48 H&H Carol
    11:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nick looks pleased with that. This horse is only 10 and looks like it could lead the dressage in the future

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:47 Anna Ross Davies
    11:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean 3rd change but not quite on the rider’s aid and a mess in the last change which was a shame

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:47 Anna Ross Davies
    11:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced canter half pass. They are doing some very good work in between the odd blip, rather like the previous horse. Clean change but a bit quick

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:46 Anna Ross Davies
    11:46
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair make an elegant picture

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:46 H&H Carol
    11:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pity, mistake in the flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:46 Anna Ross Davies
    11:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice balance in the canter and good half pass.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:45 Anna Ross Davies
    11:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pulling down in the med walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:45 Anna Ross Davies
    11:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse looks a little bit tense in the ext walk but Nick is doing a good job keeping his attention

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:45 Anna Ross Davies
    11:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halted with hind legs out behind and rein back a bit messy and crooked

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:44 Anna Ross Davies
    11:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely half pass left. Nick is getting some good marks, apart from the pirouette. Another 9

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:44 Anna Ross Davies
    11:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very flashy ext trot and I can’t see much wrong with that should get a good mark.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:44 Anna Ross Davies
    11:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shoulder-in looks good. The horse would like to have a look around but Nick is managing it. Lacking bend in pirouette. 9 for his half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:43 Anna Ross Davies
    11:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice cadanced trot, good balance in the medium

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:43 Anna Ross Davies
    11:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very elegant looking horse but unfortunately above the bit in the first halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:43 Anna Ross Davies
    11:42
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Nick Gauntlett riding Grand Manoeuvre picture below

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:42 H&H Carol
    11:42
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:42 
    11:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rebecca scores 48.7

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:41 Anna Ross Davies
    11:40
    H&H Carol: 

    If you can’t make it to Badminton this year, how about going to Chatsworth next weekend (16-18 May) instead? Sponsored by Dodson & Horrell, it promises to be a great day out for all the family. Get more info

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:40 H&H Carol
    11:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A very well presented test marred by a few blips. Riddle Master is clearly delighted to be at Badminton based on how he is leaving the arena!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:40 Anna Ross Davies
    11:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good 2nd flying change. Over exuberant and tossed head in 3rd change, very nice 4th change.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:39 Anna Ross Davies
    11:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse is showing very high quality work in between the odd blip. Could be a dressage leader one day, just not today

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:38 Anna Ross Davies
    11:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Balanced counter canter but late behind in 1st flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:38 Anna Ross Davies
    11:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice balance uphill half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:37 Anna Ross Davies
    11:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very well managed medium walk and good canter move off

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:37 Anna Ross Davies
    11:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Problems in the contact in the ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:37 Anna Ross Davies
    11:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tension in the walk before the halt. Immobile halt, but getting fractious in the rein back, slightly boiling over now

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:37 Anna Ross Davies
    11:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very well ridden half pass left introt

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:36 Anna Ross Davies
    11:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very Very big walk pirouette. Beautiful ext trot, probably the best we’ve seen. This horse is really springing off the ground

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:36 Anna Ross Davies
    11:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely right half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:35 Anna Ross Davies
    11:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse anticipating the half pass in the shoulder-in , pity

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:35 Anna Ross Davies
    11:35
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Once again, big thank you for the coverage! Absolutely brilliant.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:35 Guest
    11:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Head up in the first halt. Very smart medium trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:35 Anna Ross Davies
    11:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looking good going around the arena

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:34 Anna Ross Davies
    11:34
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:34 
    11:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad you are enjoying it Guest

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:33 H&H Carol
    11:33
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    This commentary is fantastic, such a good idea thank you!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:33 Guest
    11:33
    H&H Carol: 

    This British-based pair were 12th at both Badminton and Burghley last year, as well as an eye-catching third in the hot CIC3* at Barbury. Riddle Master has been quietly prepared for this, his best result this year being sixth in an advanced at Weston. Ones to watch with their consistent form and should anchor the Canadians at WEG.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:33 H&H Carol
    11:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Rebecca Howard and Riddle Master.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:33 H&H Carol
    11:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Live scores at http://www.badminton-horse….

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:33 H&H Carol
    11:32
    [Comment From JaxJax: ] 

    Please could we have the link to the leaderboard again, thanks – great job

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:32 Jax
    11:32
    [Comment From RuthRuth: ] 

    Reply to earlier question from Guest: 7 Irish riders. 25 Irish bred horses

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:32 Ruth
    11:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Harry scores 58.2. He looks delighted with that

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:32 Anna Ross Davies
    11:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely forward in ext canter and clean flying changes but horse is obviously taking change, not waiting for the rider’s aids. Rider looks massively pleased and relieved!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:31 Anna Ross Davies
    11:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Half pass is down hill

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:30 Anna Ross Davies
    11:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs more bend in the half pass. Counter canter maintained, flying change crooked but clean

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:30 Anna Ross Davies
    11:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little quick in the ext walk and joged in medium walk. Oh dear, launched into canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:29 Anna Ross Davies
    11:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse was a bit stiff in the trot work. Lots of 6s.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:28 Anna Ross Davies
    11:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite enough angle in the shoulder in.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:28 Anna Ross Davies
    11:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A bit limited in the ext trot

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:28 Anna Ross Davies
    11:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little choppy in the med trot. Tilting head in right trot half pass. The horse doesn’t look round and secure in the contact. Walk pirouette not good.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:27 Anna Ross Davies
    11:27
    H&H Carol: 

    Harry got the ride on Xam at the start of 2011 and the pair were ninth at Blenheim CCI3* last year. They are Badminton first-timers. Harry was a junior (2007, Spider IV) and young rider (2009, Rockin Robin) team gold medallist and was stable jockey to William Fox-Pitt last year. He works part-time in a restaurant owned by BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:27 H&H Carol
    11:26
    H&H Carol: 

    It’s all about the greys here at Badminton this year!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:26 H&H Carol
    11:26
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:26 
    11:25
    H&H Carol: 

    Here we have Harry Dzenis riding Xam

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:25 H&H Carol
    11:25
    [Comment From GGGG: ] 

    Is William FP. riding Chilli Morning or Parklane Hawk? On the timetable it says P.H. but on his rider profile it says C.M.?

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:25 GG
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    William is riding Parklane Hawk at 4:28

      Anna Ross Davies
    11:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    54pen for Richard

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:24 Anna Ross Davies
    11:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean change but some tension, 4th change better, This test has improved as its gone on Not quite sq final halt. Another mid fielder, but the hoprse did some good canter work

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:23 Anna Ross Davies
    11:22
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    32 Irish-bred horses at Badminton this year

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:22 Guest
    11:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced counter canter. Nice change but after the aid

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:22 Anna Ross Davies
    11:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely forward in ext canter.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:22 Anna Ross Davies
    11:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stiff in right canter half pass, This horse is getting mostly 6s and a few 7s. Clean flying change.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:22 Anna Ross Davies
    11:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext walk maintained but some tension in canter move off

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:21 Anna Ross Davies
    11:20
    [Comment From LeanneLeanne: ] 

    What footwear would you advise for shoppers/spectators coming tomorrow? Great job ladies 🙂

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:20 Leanne
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Wellies or similar

      H&H Carol
    11:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tense in the rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:20 Anna Ross Davies
    11:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse was a little tense throughout the trot work

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:20 Anna Ross Davies
    11:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Running in the med trot. On the forehand in shoulder-in and half pass. Not a good pirouette. Horse tried to canter afterward

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:20 Anna Ross Davies
    11:18
    H&H Carol: 

    Now we have Richard Jones riding Hghland Ford

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:18 H&H Carol
    11:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A bit of a Jekyll and Hyde test. Switched from being half asleep to bubbling over and now back to half asleep. 58.3pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:18 Anna Ross Davies
    11:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean 3rd change, a little crooked, and being silly in the 4th.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:15 Anna Ross Davies
    11:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bucked the flying change, suddenly lit up!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:15 Anna Ross Davies
    11:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good trans forward to ext canter. Horse Looks to be brightening up a bit

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:15 Anna Ross Davies
    11:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And the same in the half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:14 Anna Ross Davies
    11:14
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Would you know how many Irish horses are competing at Badminton?

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:14 Guest
     
    H&H Carol: 

    I don’t I’m afriad

      H&H Carol
    11:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little on forehand in counter canter and flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:14 Anna Ross Davies
    11:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Accurate transition to canter, canter a bit slow but good outline.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:13 Anna Ross Davies
    11:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse has cadance in the trot but appears a little on the lazy side. Good halt, but snatched a hind leg. Rein back very good. Bit ploddy in the walk. This horse is clearly unimpressed by the atmosphere at Badminton!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:13 Anna Ross Davies
    11:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The ext trot was a litle pedestrian. I think the horse could have given a bit more. Perhaps he is saving himself for tomorrow.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:12 Anna Ross Davies
    11:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not immobile in the first halt. A little stiff in the shoulder-in and half pass. This horse appears very relaxed, perhaps a bit too relaxed! Not a bad walk pirouette – well done.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:12 Anna Ross Davies
    11:10
    H&H Carol: 

    Co Down-based Jim and Magennis completed here last year at their first attempt, before putting in a double jumping clear on their championship debut at the Europeans. Their best result is winning the CCI3* at Ballindenisk in 2010. Magennis shares his sire Limmerick with fellow Badminton entrants Shannondale Titan and Loughan Glen.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:10 H&H Carol
    11:10
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:10 
    11:09
    H&H Carol: 

    First in after the break is Jim Newsam riding Magennis

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:09 H&H Carol
    11:09
    H&H Carol: 

    Welcome back to H&H Live, brought to you in association with Dodson & Horrell, the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR. Visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to find out how their feed can help your horse.

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:09 H&H Carol
    11:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Good luck with that Kate!

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:03 H&H Carol
    11:03
    [Comment From KateKate: ] 

    I have emailed the BBC to ask them why they don’t broadcast dressage and won’t let anyone else either. Let’s bombard them with emails…

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:03 Kate
    11:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Irish competitors or Irish-bred horses?

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:03 H&H Carol
    11:03
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Do you know how many Irish horses are competing at Badminton, by any chance?

    Friday May 9, 2014 11:03 Guest
    10:52
    H&H Carol: 

    Visit the H&H stand at Badminton

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:52 H&H Carol
    10:48
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad you are enjoying it.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:48 H&H Carol
    10:48
    [Comment From AnnieAnnie: ] 

    Thank you for the commentary – grand job

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:48 Annie
    10:47
    H&H Carol: 

    Dodson & Horrell are the official nutrition suppliers to Equestrian Team GBR, which is Badminton’s official charity this year. If you are coming to Badminton, make sure you stop by the Equestrian Team GBR stand (No.93) to enter the competition to guess the number of D&H Equibite treats in the container.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:47 H&H Carol
    10:47
    H&H Carol: 

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    Friday May 9, 2014 10:47 H&H Carol
    10:47
      
    Friday May 9, 2014 10:47 
    10:47
    H&H Carol: 

    Righ that’s our last rider before the tea break. Here is a video of our rovering reporter Sophia Heath catching up with Tina Cook after her dressage test earlier this morning.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:47 H&H Carol
    10:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Selina scores 53.8

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:46 Anna Ross Davies
    10:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely final halt. Not disasters but she’s going to be in the mid field with that test.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:45 Anna Ross Davies
    10:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Late behind in 3rd flying change and tense in 4th change, changed early in front. Shame.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:45 Anna Ross Davies
    10:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean flying change but above the bit.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:44 Anna Ross Davies
    10:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little running and against the hand in canter half pass. Rider reorganising. Very bold trans into ext canter, but horse changed and had to be corrected.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:44 Anna Ross Davies
    10:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter lacks natural bounce. Counter canter slightly flat but nice well-balanced flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:44 Anna Ross Davies
    10:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good rein back. Maintained the ext walk, jogged in medium

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:43 Anna Ross Davies
    10:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Balance slightly better in shoulder-in and half pass.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:42 Anna Ross Davies
    10:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Running again in ext trot. This horse looks slightly behind the leg and the rider is chasing it.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:42 Anna Ross Davies
    10:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The tempo is a little bit quick in the trot work so far. but the positioning was correct in shoulder-in and half pass. Pirouette too big

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:41 Anna Ross Davies
    10:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Really gleaming copper colour. Good entry with square halt but running medium trot.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:41 Anna Ross Davies
    10:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice solid chestnut colour this horse.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:40 Anna Ross Davies
    10:40
    H&H Carol: 

    This combination started here in 2010, but the horse was withdrawn after cross-country. Selina is still looking for a first finish here as she retired across country with Overton Sunrise in 1999. Selina and Bodidily were 13th at Burghley 2010 and won a CIC3* section at Chatsworth last season. Selina has a six-month-old daughter, Harriet.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:40 H&H Carol
    10:39
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:39 
    10:39
    H&H Carol: 

    The final rider before the morning tea break is Selina Milnes riding Bodidily

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:39 H&H Carol
    10:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Louisa scores 50pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:38 Anna Ross Davies
    10:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse has split the judges. Some nice work but needs to stretch out to the contact more.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:37 Anna Ross Davies
    10:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Just does need to be a bit more out in the neck to earn more 7s Nice 3rd change. Muddle in the last one.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:37 Anna Ross Davies
    10:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice bold ext canter. This horse has a lovely outlook. He looks thoroughly pleased to be at Badminton, lovely flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:36 Anna Ross Davies
    10:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Maintained the counter canter with slightly exuberant change, bum up. This horse has a lot of charm about him!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:36 Anna Ross Davies
    10:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk was well maintained. Slightly tilting head in canter half pass.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:35 Anna Ross Davies
    10:35
    [Comment From Hannah TalbotHannah Talbot: ] 

    Some on King Eider! So much love for this horse.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:35 Hannah Talbot
    10:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good halt, but immediately moved back into rein back, which will loose a few marks, 6s and 8s from judges

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:35 Anna Ross Davies
    10:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good rhythm, but needs to stretch out to the contact a bit more to improve the marks

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:34 Anna Ross Davies
    10:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is slightly overbent which is affecting the quality of the work, but a lovely ext trot. That will pull in some marks

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:34 Anna Ross Davies
    10:33
    [Comment From JaxJax: ] 

    Enjoying the fashion hi lights, as of course we can’t see. Horse kit and bling interesting, looked up the H girth from yesterday – on order!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:33 Jax
    10:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Some disagreement between the judges on the entry. 7 7 5

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:33 Anna Ross Davies
    10:32
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair have completed Burghley three times, their best result being 28th last year, and finished here last year at their first attempt. This is more impressive when bearing in mind three weeks before the giant “Duck” was discovered to have an atrial fibrillation and spent four days in hospital having his heart triggered into pumping properly.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:32 H&H Carol
    10:31
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:31 
    10:31
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Louisa Milne Home and King Eider.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:31 H&H Carol
    10:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well ridden test. Scores 46.3 for 12th

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:30 Anna Ross Davies
    10:30
    H&H Carol: 

    A big thank you to Dodson & Horrell for supporting our H&H Live service at Badminton. Please take a moment to visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to find out how the D&H range of feed and supplements can help your horse fulfil his potential.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:30 H&H Carol
    10:29
    [Comment From AnnieAnnie: ] 

    Doing a great job for us, ladies. Who is on the Ground Jury this year?

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:29 Annie
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Martin Plewa at C, Anne-Marie Taylor at H and ANdrew Bennie at B

      H&H Carol
    10:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean slightly hesitant flying change. This horse doesn’t look totally confident in the changes yet, better 4th one

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:29 Anna Ross Davies
    10:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice left half pass. Boldly ridden ext canter. Flying change lacked fluency. But clean.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:28 Anna Ross Davies
    10:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced counter canter. Clean flying change.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:27 Anna Ross Davies
    10:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very smart canter half pass with horse looking very secure in the contact

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:27 Anna Ross Davies
    10:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit idle in the walk, I think some riders are worried about riding forwards in walk in case the horse jogs in the conditions. Nice move off to canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:27 Anna Ross Davies
    10:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halted with legs everywhere. The rein back affected.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:26 Anna Ross Davies
    10:26
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    @Jayne I believe the cross country competition is due to start at 12 anyway

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:26 Laura
    10:26
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Maybe we should all Club together and buy the rights for the TV – Then we can show all day everyday coverage! 🙂 – In the mean time – thanks H&H for another great service! Hope you guys are in a nice warm spot!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:26 Guest
    10:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse isn’t a super big mover but it does have a good med trot. Nice half pass left. Picking up some good marks.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:26 Anna Ross Davies
    10:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice extended trot, looking good.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:25 Anna Ross Davies
    10:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good half pass. Walk pirouette was not bad!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:25 Anna Ross Davies
    10:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry. A smart medium trot. Good start for Sam. Tilting in shoulder-in

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:25 Anna Ross Davies
    10:24
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    I will, i have my day planned for most of the day. Got riding lesson at 3, then back to TV

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:24 Jayne
    10:24
    H&H Carol: 

    An improving mare, who was 43rd here last year and then 15th at Burghley, so should be competitive and able to bid for a WEG spot on the Aussie team if she keeps up that form. Produced initially by Heidi Hamilton in Ireland, she joined Sam’s team in 2010. Dorset-based Sam’s best result is third here in 2009 on Happy Times.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:24 H&H Carol
    10:23
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we haveSam Griffiths riding Paulank Brockagh

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:23 H&H Carol
    10:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Scores 56.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:22 Anna Ross Davies
    10:21
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    Thanks for that. BBC red button starts at 12 i believe so will miss Izzy, William and Pippa. Think they have a second ride though?

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:21 Jayne
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Early riders will have a second ride, but you shouldn’t miss any on red button. Do come and chat with us while the XC is running.

      H&H Carol
    10:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Last 2 flying changes were clean, but tense. Horse above the bit in halt. I think this horse has potential to earn a really good score, but tension affected every movement in the test

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:21 Anna Ross Davies
    10:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tense in the counter canter, tense but clean flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:20 Anna Ross Davies
    10:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Above the bit in ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:20 Anna Ross Davies
    10:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tense but clean flying change, getting lots of 6s

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:19 Anna Ross Davies
    10:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter is tight in the back, same as the trot.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:19 Anna Ross Davies
    10:18
    [Comment From sam bsam b: ] 

    Are the horses getting spooked by the wind…

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:18 sam b
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Not spooking but it is making some of them tense

      H&H Carol
    10:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Above the bit and not square in halt. Hopefully he will relax a bit inthe walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:18 Anna Ross Davies
    10:18
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Totally agree, Guest!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:18 Alex
    10:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tense pirouette. Horse is a little bit above the bit, so the judges cant give him more than 6.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:17 Anna Ross Davies
    10:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well positioned shoulder-in, but the horse is slightly unsteady in the contact

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:17 Anna Ross Davies
    10:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very bold but not 100% balanced in med trot. Don’t try too hard Seumas

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:17 Anna Ross Davies
    10:16
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    What really doesn’t make sense is that FEI TV shows all the cross country and show jumping but no dressage at all! And as for BBC owning the rights, they should televise it then!! Hi-lights is not sufficient!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:16 Guest
    10:16
    H&H Carol: 

    After 34 years in the sport, former Aussie chair of selectors Seumas put himself in the hunt for WEG selection with third at Melbourne CCI3* and sixth at Adelaide last year. Seumas and his wife Danielle run supplements company Equine Health Science and he is also a police officer. They have made a massive fundraising effort for this trip.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:16 H&H Carol
    10:16
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Seumus Marwood riding Wild Oats

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:16 H&H Carol
    10:15
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    On Cross Country day do the riders go in their number order or in their placing??

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:15 Jayne
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Cross-country is run in number order so Izzy Taylor will be pathfinder

      H&H Carol
    10:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Scored 44.5 for 9th

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:14 Anna Ross Davies
    10:14
    [Comment From AliceAlice: ] 

    Do you know why the video is not allowed ? Thanks for taking the time to comment it anyhow 🙂

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:14 Alice
     
    H&H Carol: 

    The BBC own the rights, so noone else is allowed to do live video

      H&H Carol
    10:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think at some point this combination will be an excellent test in the future.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:13 Anna Ross Davies
    10:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little tense in the flying change, On the forehand but clean in the 3rd flying change. Muddle in the 4th The changes look a bit green, but only 1 went wrong

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:13 Anna Ross Davies
    10:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very bold ext canter, I’m impressed, good riding

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:12 Anna Ross Davies
    10:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Balance counter canter, a little slow through the filying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:12 Anna Ross Davies
    10:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice canter move off, shame he tossed his head in the walk.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:11 Anna Ross Davies
    10:11
    H&H Carol: 

    A Badminton debutante and the youngest rider here, Dani has young rider team gold (2011, Uchin) and individual bronze (2012, Raphael II) medals to her name, as well as a junior silver (2010, Uchin). With this horse, she was second in the under-25 section at Bramham last year and on the winning Nations Cup team at Montelibretti.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:11 H&H Carol
    10:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stepped back in halt, pity, accurate rein back but horse dropped a bit on the forehand. Elegant combination. Showed good diference in ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:10 Anna Ross Davies
    10:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This is quite a posh horse, maintaining a nice outline. Good job!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:10 Anna Ross Davies
    10:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice balanced medium trot. This horse has got good quality spring in the trot. Quite a good looking horse. OMG finally a decent walk pirouette!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:09 Anna Ross Davies
    10:08
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:08 
    10:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Merel scores 57.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:07 Anna Ross Davies
    10:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Dani Evans with Raphael II

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:06 H&H Carol
    10:06
    [Comment From DannieDannie: ] 

    Need to go and ride but waiting for Dani! Come on Dan and Raph!!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:06 Dannie
    10:06
    [Comment From CorrieCorrie: ] 

    Sneaking out of operating theatre now to see your coverage of Dani Evans. #NHSwon’tgivemethedayoff!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:06 Corrie
    10:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square in final halt. I don’t think the horse was totally on her aids, but she handled it well. Not going to trouble the leaders

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:06 Anna Ross Davies
    10:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nearly trotted before 3rd change, but executed, untidy in 4th change

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:05 Anna Ross Davies
    10:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit dribbly in the counter canter biut good flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:05 Anna Ross Davies
    10:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse looks tense, rider hanging on, but keeping it together, horse looks like he might blow up. Good ext canter.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:04 Anna Ross Davies
    10:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little tight in neck for counter canter but change was good

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:04 Anna Ross Davies
    10:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Sorry about that. We’d love to bring you live video but not allowed.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:04 H&H Carol
    10:04
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Frustrating to have the comments but not see what’s actually going on 🙁

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:04 Guest
    10:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Head up a little to canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:03 Anna Ross Davies
    10:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rein back was OK but in the wrong place and halt not established. Not taking the contact in ext walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:03 Anna Ross Davies
    10:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little unsteady in the contact and halted early, not on riders aid.

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:03 Anna Ross Davies
    10:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice quartermarks, a 4-leaf clover on his quarters. Lacks engagement in ext trot, need more bend half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:02 Anna Ross Davies
    10:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Elegant horse but ran a little bit against the hand in medium trot. The sky is absolutely black behind her!

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:01 Anna Ross Davies
    10:01
    H&H Carol: 

    Merel Bloom and Rumour Has It in the arena

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:01 H&H Carol
    10:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pink on her tailcoat and a blingy bun net for Merel Blom

    Friday May 9, 2014 10:00 Anna Ross Davies
    9:59
    H&H Carol: 

    If you are coming to Badminton this year, be sure to stop by the Dodson & Horrell stand (No.134) and test your nerves with the ‘steady hand’ buzzer competition. The person who can complete the horse’s head challenge in the fastest time without setting off the buzzer will win a fantastic goodie bag.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:59 H&H Carol
    9:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Joseph scores 61.2pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:59 Anna Ross Davies
    9:58
    H&H Carol: 

    No the arena is in the same place as yesterday

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:58 H&H Carol
    9:58
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Have they moved the dressage arena over a bit for today as it was said to be getting a bit slippery in there yesterday?

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:58 Jess
    9:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Final change was clean but this horse is way too tense for a good score.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:57 Anna Ross Davies
    9:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Problems in the counter canter and muddled very early flying change which rider accepted, got a 1 for that

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:57 Anna Ross Davies
    9:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is tense and on shoulder in half pass, looks a bit too wound up at the moment for high marks

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:56 Anna Ross Davies
    9:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Spooking at the end of the canter half pass and a little tension before a late flying change

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:56 Anna Ross Davies
    9:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little tense in walk but maintained

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:55 Anna Ross Davies
    9:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halted with legs every where and small rear in rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:55 Anna Ross Davies
    9:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Trot ext OK, but slightly overbent. Lacking angle in shoulder-in and quarters leading in half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:54 Anna Ross Davies
    9:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good start in the trot work, solid not exceptional,not a good walk pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:54 Anna Ross Davies
    9:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Joseph Murphy riding Sportsfield Othello

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:53 H&H Carol
    9:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Scored 44.0 for 7th

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:51 Anna Ross Davies
    9:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    3rd change was lovely, this one is going to get a good score, but the early mistakes will keep her off the top of the leaderboard, getting some 9s. Tripped into last halt. Pity.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:49 Anna Ross Davies
    9:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely flying change confidently ridden

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:49 Anna Ross Davies
    9:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good left canter half pass. Horse getting a little hot but rider doing a good job. Very nice ext canter, trans back also good.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:48 Anna Ross Davies
    9:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely balance in counter canter and a very nice flying change. Really like the elegance of this combination.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:48 Anna Ross Davies
    9:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Relaxed in ext walk. Good walk and move off to canter. This horse moves well enough to get really top marks, but has had a few mistakes today.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:48 Anna Ross Davies
    9:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square halt, very nice rein back, exactly what we want to see.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:47 Anna Ross Davies
    9:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very attractive horse that she rides in good balance

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:46 Anna Ross Davies
    9:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lost bend a little at end of the half pass. Pity, big walk pirouette, having problems in the trot ext.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:46 Anna Ross Davies
    9:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well balanced med trot with good transition back. Very elegant horse and rider. She sits very well.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:45 Anna Ross Davies
    9:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not quite square and an unusual salute. Flashy horse!

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:45 Anna Ross Davies
    9:44
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:44 
    9:44
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Tiana Coudray riding Ringwood Magister

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:44 H&H Carol
    9:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tina scores 45.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:44 Anna Ross Davies
    9:42
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    Friday May 9, 2014 9:42 
    9:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Tina looks delighted with that!

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:41 H&H Carol
    9:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mistake 2nd flying change, clean tense 3rd change, better 4th. Think Tina is going to be in a competitive position with this test and she rode it really well.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:41 Anna Ross Davies
    9:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice ext canter with good transitions in and out. Tina’s riding this test very positively and getting a lot of marks out of horse that isn’t a top mover

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:41 Anna Ross Davies
    9:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tiny bit short in neck in counter canter, tense flying change, Tine repositioning her hat between movements. lacking bend left half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:40 Anna Ross Davies
    9:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    nice canter move of and smart half pass. Beautifully straight afterwards

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:39 Anna Ross Davies
    9:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse snatched the rein rather rudely coming out of rein back

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:39 Anna Ross Davies
    9:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Brilliant halt. But tense rein back.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:38 Anna Ross Davies
    9:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good flow in shoulder-in and half pass. This test is going well. Tina isn’t dropping any marks.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:38 Anna Ross Davies
    9:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice ext trot, but not much difference between med trot and ext trot, looked the same

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:38 Anna Ross Davies
    9:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good shoulder-in and half pass. This horse looks better in the contact than at Burghley, Pirouette correct but a bit big

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:37 Anna Ross Davies
    9:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry, Very positively ridden medium trot. Tina is going for it!

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:37 Anna Ross Davies
    9:36
    H&H Carol: 

    Tina and her mother Althea Roger-Smith bred De Novo News out of Douce De Longvaut, who went round Burghley while in-foal with him. He made his four-star debut here last year and finished 61st, but he really impressed at Burghley when taking ninth. Tina’s best result here is fifth in 1995 on General Jock. Possibles for WEG if they go well.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:36 H&H Carol
    9:35
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:35 
    9:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Tina Cook riding De Novo News

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:35 H&H Carol
    9:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Peter scores 42.0 to go into 5th

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:35 Anna Ross Davies
    9:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think the horse would like to be a pure dressage horse with a certain blonde female British rider based in Wiltshire…

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:34 Anna Ross Davies
    9:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Beautiful 3rd flying change, and 4th change. That will help bring his scores back up. Not quite sq final halt.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:33 Anna Ross Davies
    9:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice half pass. This test won’t be right at the top, but it’s getting some good marks. Oh no, some disagreement in the counter change. I’ve jinxed them!

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:32 Anna Ross Davies
    9:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter is tending towards a little on the forehand but the horse has a very nice lose way of going which will still gain good marks

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:32 Anna Ross Davies
    9:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Big walk but slightly amballing, oh dear jogged in the collected walk.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:31 Anna Ross Davies
    9:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice halt

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:30 Anna Ross Davies
    9:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice ext trot. Seen others with more ground cover but worth at least a 7 IMO

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:30 Anna Ross Davies
    9:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very disappointing pirouette. But a 9 for the trot work there,.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:29 Anna Ross Davies
    9:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good balance in the medium trot, horse has a lot of knee action so doesn’t have as much ground cover as some. Very posh shoulder-in half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:29 Anna Ross Davies
    9:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Dribbled into square first halt. Rider looking very smiley, the sun has come out!

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:28 Anna Ross Davies
    9:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I’m liking this!

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:28 Anna Ross Davies
    9:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This one is looking fancy going around the arena!

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:28 Anna Ross Davies
    9:28
    H&H Carol: 

    Both horse and rider are Badminton debutants, having originally been 18th on the wait list, although they finished 13th at Luhmühlen last year. Their best three-star result is second at Strzegom CCI3* in 2011.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:28 H&H Carol
    9:27
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:27 
    9:26
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Peter Flarup from Denmark riding Calista E

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:26 H&H Carol
    9:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Sarah scores 54.8pen

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:26 Anna Ross Davies
    9:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice nice halt to finish. This horse is not naturally a flashy mover, canter better than trot, tension in walk expensive. Should be a midway score.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:26 Anna Ross Davies
    9:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean flying change. 3rd change clean, slightly early. And a 4th clean but crooked change.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:25 Anna Ross Davies
    9:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Didn’t show enough ground cover in the ext canter

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:24 Anna Ross Davies
    9:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another nice canter half pass

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:24 Anna Ross Davies
    9:24
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Skip on is such a fab little horse…

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:24 Helen
    9:24
    H&H Carol

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:24 
    9:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse has better quality canter than trot, flying change was clean

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:24 Anna Ross Davies
    9:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Into canter, nice first half pass.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:23 Anna Ross Davies
    9:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tense in the rein back and the walk

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:23 Anna Ross Davies
    9:23
    H&H Carol: 

    I think there are some coming in the final group after lunch that could beat that score.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:23 H&H Carol
    9:23
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Carol do you think anyone will beat 36 today?

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:23 Alex
    9:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse lacks bounce in the trot, but the half passes are good

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:22 Anna Ross Davies
    9:22
    H&H Carol: 

    It’s quite windy, but dry currently

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:22 H&H Carol
    9:22
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Is it still a nice morning there?

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:22 Alex
    9:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lacks ground cover in ext trot.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:22 Anna Ross Davies
    9:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Above the bit in the pirouette

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:21 Anna Ross Davies
    9:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Above the bit in the first halt. A little limited in medium trot. Nice right half pass. This horse looks a little tense.

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:21 Anna Ross Davies
    9:21
    H&H Carol: 

    And we get underway with Sarah Stretton riding Skip On

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:21 H&H Carol
    9:20
    [Comment From ktkt: ] 

    Morning! Looking forward to following you again today 🙂

    Friday May 9, 2014 9:20 kt
    9:19
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

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    H&H Carol: 

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    9:19
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    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:07 H&H Carol
    5:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Full report on today’s action, plus rider’s early reactions to the cross-country course coming up shortly on Horseandhound.co.uk.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:06 H&H Carol
    5:06
      
    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:06 
    5:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Her is another rider reaction video clips for you to enjoy.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:05 H&H Carol
    5:04
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Wouldn’t have thought many out there who could beat 36… Maybe Sara Algotsson Ostholt or Clark Montgomery with his second one? But others could do PBs at Paul has

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:04 Alex
    5:04
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Thanks ladies, same time same place tomorrow

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:04 Jess
    5:04
    [Comment From Alex DanceAlex Dance: ] 

    thank you so much ladies for today its been great!!! look forward to more tomorrow 🙂 fingers crossed the weather is slightly better!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:04 Alex Dance
    5:04
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Thank you Anna and carol…fab commentary 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:04 Helen
    5:04
    [Comment From Fan from IrelandFan from Ireland: ] 

    Thank you , that was great ! Looking forward to your commentary tomorrow 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:04 Fan from Ireland
    5:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Right I’m off. i will leave you in carol’s capable hands and I’ll be back tomorrow in time for the first rider around 9.20am. See you then.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:04 Anna Ross Davies
    5:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    So the top 5 after today are:
    1. Paul Tpaner riding Kilronan 36.0
    2. Francis Whittington riding Easy Target 36.2
    3. Lucinda Fredericks riding Flying Finish 39.0
    4. Mark Todd riding NZB Campino 40.5
    5. Pippa Funnell riding Billy Beware 42.3

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:03 Anna Ross Davies
    5:00
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Thanks for the live feed, its been great to watch!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:00 Guest
    5:00
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Who will be better than 36,0 tomorrow?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:00 Rainer
    5:00
    [Comment From BethBeth: ] 

    Is the cross country and showjumping live over the weekend?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 5:00 Beth
    4:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Right so that’s our last rider today. Sarah scores 48.2pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:59 Anna Ross Davies
    4:58
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Only by being there sadly

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:58 Helen
    4:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think this horse could do better but Sarah rode well. Shame

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:58 Anna Ross Davies
    4:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice 3rd flyig change and good 4th change. Tension has spoilt the test slightly today.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:58 Anna Ross Davies
    4:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Flying change was clean

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:57 Anna Ross Davies
    4:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Getting a little on the forehand and strong inthe counter canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:57 Anna Ross Davies
    4:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Not durng the dressage

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:57 H&H Carol
    4:57
    [Comment From bethbeth: ] 

    is there any way of watchng the performances live?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:57 beth
    4:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another one keen to go cross-country!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:56 Anna Ross Davies
    4:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    7, 5, 4 for the walk. tension has boiled over in the counter canter causing mistakes. Changed several times

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:56 Anna Ross Davies
    4:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good marks for the rein back – 8s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:55 Anna Ross Davies
    4:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Treason is 12

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:55 H&H Carol
    4:55
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    How old is this horse?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:55 Helen
    4:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jogged in ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:55 Anna Ross Davies
    4:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mostly 6s and 7s because of inconsistency of contact. Eventually sq halt but shuffled to get it. 5 good diagonal steps back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:55 Anna Ross Davies
    4:54
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Absolutely love this horse, it’s had so many good results including 2nd Blenheim 8/9yo class 2 years in a row and 4th (I think)at Bramham 2011; really hope it goes well for her here

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:54 Alex
    4:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs a bit more angle in the shoulder-in and horse not secure in contact in half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:54 Anna Ross Davies
    4:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Showing very good promise in the ext trot. Well developed and trot looking better now.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:54 Anna Ross Davies
    4:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is twisting slightly in the contact which will affect the marks.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:54 Anna Ross Davies
    4:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Treason looks a bit tight in the contact, 6 8 9 for entry?!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:53 Anna Ross Davies
    4:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A nice smile from Sarah for the judges.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:53 Anna Ross Davies
    4:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good hair — nice job of the bun. And the horse is beautifully presented.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:52 Anna Ross Davies
    4:51
    H&H Carol: 

    According to H&H eventing editor Pippa Roome this is one of the most promising young horses in Britain’s armoury. He has had some time out as his rider had her second child in March 2013. The pair finished 20th at Burghley last year.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:51 H&H Carol
    4:50
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:50 
    4:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Our final rider today is Sarh Cohen riding Treason

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:50 H&H Carol
    4:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Louisa scores 66.5pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:50 Anna Ross Davies
    4:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stepped back out of square final halt. Not one to trouble the leaders.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:49 Anna Ross Davies
    4:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    3rd change very early and against the hand and problems in the 4th change. This horse looks like he wants to go cross country right now!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:49 Anna Ross Davies
    4:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Better 2nd flying change, improved flow

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:48 Anna Ross Davies
    4:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit downhill in left halfpass. Rider still working hard to keep horse round. took off a bit at start of ext canter, progressively back.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:48 Anna Ross Davies
    4:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter is lacking impulsion, is too ponderous to gain high marks. Flying change clean but very laboured.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:47 Anna Ross Davies
    4:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Into canter, a little downhill. Horse looks tense and grumpy in the half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:47 Anna Ross Davies
    4:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext walk was maintained but lacked purpose.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:46 Anna Ross Davies
    4:46
    [Comment From gemmagemma: ] 

    c’mon Louisa

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:46 gemma
    4:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rider placating manfully!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:46 Anna Ross Davies
    4:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Moment of tension coming into the halt, jogged. Very crooked in the rein back, dancing a bit

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:46 Anna Ross Davies
    4:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rider is working hard to keep the horse roud. Not enough angle in shoulder-in. Mostly 6s the odd 5

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:45 Anna Ross Davies
    4:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Better extended trot, showed more ground cover

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:45 Anna Ross Davies
    4:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looks a little against the hand at times, got stuck in the pirouette

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:45 Anna Ross Davies
    4:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lacking ground cover in the medium trot, not quite enough angle in shoulder-in, half pass better.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:44 Anna Ross Davies
    4:43
    H&H Carol: 

    This one is in a double bridle. Not seen many today.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:43 H&H Carol
    4:43
    H&H Carol: 

    Louisa has completed here twice and was 12th on her debut in 2000 with Fair Impression. Ballyfarris Flight, who was bought by his owners after they lost Desert Island in a fall at Badminton in 2010, was 33rd at Burghley last year on his four-star debut. Louisa likes to travel and has climbed Kilimanjaro, to Everest Base Camp and done the Inca Trail.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:43 H&H Carol
    4:43
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:43 
    4:43
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Louisa Lockwood riding Ballyfarris Flight

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:43 H&H Carol
    4:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Wendy scores 57.3pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:43 Anna Ross Davies
    4:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Doing some 1 tempis after the 3rd change, and a bit of muddle in the last one. Lovely halt to finish!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:41 Anna Ross Davies
    4:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And in the ext canter. Neck is tight which is affecting al the marks. problems in counter canter, Tension taking over. Kicked out in flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:40 Anna Ross Davies
    4:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little on the hand and downhill in the canter half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:39 Anna Ross Davies
    4:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little inconsistent in the contact in the half pass. This horse doesn’t look the easiest in conection of leg to rein. Problems in the flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:39 Anna Ross Davies
    4:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext walk is good. Very good overtrack and stretch. 8 7 8

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:38 Anna Ross Davies
    4:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square in halt and 4 half steps back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:38 Anna Ross Davies
    4:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tight in neck in shoulder-in, not quite regular in the halfpass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:37 Anna Ross Davies
    4:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not a bad walk pirouette, slightly large. Horse has got it’s neck to the left which is affecting the balance in the ext trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:37 Anna Ross Davies
    4:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit tight in the neck and against the contact in the early trot work

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:36 Anna Ross Davies
    4:36
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Dressage is his weakest phase, but he can go double clear in xc and sj. And this year it’s definetly not a dressage competition:-) This could be ok for a top ten placing

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:36 Rainer
    4:36
    H&H Carol: 

    Wendy, 39, was best first-timer (11th) at Badminton 1996 on Sunburst and went on to win Olympic team gold that year. With Koyuna Sun Dancer, she won Adelaide 2010 and was ninth at Luhmühlen last year. Wendy married her British partner Nigel Macdonald last year and is now based in Berkshire.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:36 H&H Carol
    4:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Wendy Schaffer riding Koyuna Sun Dancer.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:35 H&H Carol
    4:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Caroline scores 51.0 for 18th

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:35 Anna Ross Davies
    4:34
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    I came across an H girth recently when asked to school a very wide cob type horse, the saddle (a WOW dressage saddle) used to slip really quite badly – the H girth solved this problem instantly, i was quite amazed to be honest!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:34 Guest
    4:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little tight and high in the flying change, A better 4th one, but a little tension preventing top marks

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:33 Anna Ross Davies
    4:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well anchored to the left by caroline in the counter canter! Clean but tense change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:33 Anna Ross Davies
    4:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Could cover more ground in the half pass. Very bold ext canter, but had to bring him back a bit early

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:32 Anna Ross Davies
    4:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tense in the flying change but it was correct. This will be respectable but not a leader.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:32 Anna Ross Davies
    4:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice canter half pass right. he looks pleased to be in canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:31 Anna Ross Davies
    4:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Relaxed in ext walk, but medium is fragile

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:31 Anna Ross Davies
    4:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Crooked rein back. If halt isn’t square rein back tends to have problems

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:31 Anna Ross Davies
    4:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mostly 7s and the odd 8 now. Walk is tense and halt not square

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:30 Anna Ross Davies
    4:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    More angle needed in left shoulder-in

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:30 Anna Ross Davies
    4:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext trot much better than med. Marks ranging between 5s and 8s so far.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:30 Anna Ross Davies
    4:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice shoulder-in and half pass. Looking smart. Hurried and big pirouette.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:29 Anna Ross Davies
    4:29
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Come on Caroline!!!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:29 Rainer
    4:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Caroline had a good entry. Slightly running in medium trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:29 Anna Ross Davies
    4:28
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:28 
    4:28
      
    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:28 
    4:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Here is a short video clip of Harry Meade chatting to H&H after his test.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:28 Anna Ross Davies
    4:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Sarah scores 48.5pen for 11th

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:27 Anna Ross Davies
    4:26
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Caroline Powell riding Onwards and Upwards. Our roving reporter tells us she is looking very smart in the warm up.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:26 H&H Carol
    4:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice clean 3rd change, better expression. Late behind in 4th flying change. Should still be a respectable mark. Lovely halt to finish.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:25 Anna Ross Davies
    4:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Flying change was late to the aid.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:25 Anna Ross Davies
    4:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very positive start to extended canter but changed legs

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:24 Anna Ross Davies
    4:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely balanced left half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:24 Anna Ross Davies
    4:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Flying change was clean but downhill

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:24 Anna Ross Davies
    4:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice flow in the canter half pass. making the most of the marks. Pulling in a few 8s.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:23 Anna Ross Davies
    4:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stayed relaxed in the walk in difficult conditions

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:23 Anna Ross Davies
    4:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit tight in the rein back from nearly square halt

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:23 Anna Ross Davies
    4:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit unsteady in the shoulder-in and contact varying in half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:22 Anna Ross Davies
    4:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse doesn’t naturally have a lot of reach but this rider maintains the balance very well so gets the most she can.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:22 Anna Ross Davies
    4:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well positioned lateral work. Horse is a little bit against the contact. Walk pirouette much too big.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:21 Anna Ross Davies
    4:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not spectacular medium trot but well maintained

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:21 Anna Ross Davies
    4:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Cantered a step out of the halt

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:21 Anna Ross Davies
    4:21
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair were 38th on their first time here last year and 39th on their senior squad debut at the European Championships. Time-faults cross-country tend to stop them being more competitive, though they have done well at three-star level. Sugar Brown Babe was bred by her owner and sent to Sarah to get a little form before being a broodmare.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:21 H&H Carol
    4:20
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:20 
    4:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Sarah Ennis of Ireland riding Sugar Brown Babe.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:19 H&H Carol
    4:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Neil scores 44.2 for 6th at this stage.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:19 Anna Ross Davies
    4:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Thanks everyone for answering that.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:18 Anna Ross Davies
    4:18
    [Comment From DarsDars: ] 

    Francis rides in Wow saddles and they favour 2 narrow girths with one buckle on either end as appose to one wide girth with 2 buckles on either end.. i believe its increases stablility

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:18 Dars
    4:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tight in the neck into the last halt. That test improved as it went on. Pity he lost some marks at the beginning, but it should still be a respectable mark.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:18 Anna Ross Davies
    4:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice 3rd flying change. And a little tense in the last but still clean.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:17 Anna Ross Davies
    4:17
    [Comment From BethanBethan: ] 

    Francis uses a H girth by WOW I believe

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:17 Bethan
    4:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice flying change after well balanced counter canter. Pulling in some better marks

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:17 Anna Ross Davies
    4:16
    [Comment From Dawn BDawn B: ] 

    I think Francis W rides in WOW saddles – if so this would have been an H girth

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:16 Dawn B
    4:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rhythmical canter half pass but could have a bit more bend.very boldly forward in the extended canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:16 Anna Ross Davies
    4:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little tight in the back in counter canter but maintained. Clean flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:16 Anna Ross Davies
    4:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice and relaxed in extended walk. Good move off to canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:15 Anna Ross Davies
    4:15
    H&H Carol: 

    Don’t know I’m afraid GG. Can anyone else shed any light on this?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:15 H&H Carol
    4:15
    [Comment From GGGG: ] 

    Meant to ask earlier …in the picture of Francis W. his horse appeared to have two girths, is their any particular reason for this type of girt, just curious?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:15 GG
    4:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    So far this one is unlikely to trouble the leaders. Nice square halt. Wobbly in contact in the rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:15 Anna Ross Davies
    4:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tilting head in the shoulder-in quite a bit. Better in the half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:14 Anna Ross Davies
    4:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse has lovely trot extensions. The best we’ve seen so far.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:14 Anna Ross Davies
    4:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little tense in the pirouette – pity

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:13 Anna Ross Davies
    4:13
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Lucindas test http://www.badminton-horse….

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:13 Guest
    4:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Losing the line slightly in the shoulder-in and head tilting in the half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:13 Anna Ross Davies
    4:13
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    WOW how many greys this year!! greys are definitely the new bays although im slightly biased as i own a grey myself 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:13 Alex
    4:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Beautiful medium trot marred by break to canter at the start. What a pity!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:13 Anna Ross Davies
    4:13
    H&H Carol: 

    . The pair won Bramham CIC3* in 2009 and have been 15th and 20th at Burghley. Upleadon is looking for a first completion here. Britain-based NZ rider Neil was 25th (Haka) in 2005.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:13 H&H Carol
    4:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Flashy trot outside the arena.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:12 Anna Ross Davies
    4:12
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:12 
    4:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Another grey! It’s Neil Spratt riding Upleadon

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:11 H&H Carol
    4:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Annabel Wigley scores 58.3

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:11 Anna Ross Davies
    4:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The quality of the basic way of going was very good but not quite as consistent as the 2 ahead of her. At times not quite as steady to the contact as the other horses

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:11 Anna Ross Davies
    4:11
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    What did Lucinda need to do to score more 8/9/10. That horse is normally in the lead at three / four star level so what didn’t happen today?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:11 Guest
    4:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    8 for final halt.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:10 Anna Ross Davies
    4:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Sadly 2 very muddled flying changes at the end. What a shame. lovely square halt to finish.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:10 Anna Ross Davies
    4:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little hesitant but a clean flying change. This is an excellent example of a rider getting all the marks out of a less talent horse.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:09 Anna Ross Davies
    4:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Basic quality of the canter needs to be more uphill to gain higher marks.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:09 Anna Ross Davies
    4:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit downhill in canter half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:08 Anna Ross Davies
    4:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Anxious moment in the counter canter and clean flying change as the wind buffets the stands.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:08 Anna Ross Davies
    4:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit tense in the walk, anticipating the canter. This horse is naturally a bit on his shoulders, but is well trained.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:07 Anna Ross Davies
    4:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    7s for the rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:07 Anna Ross Davies
    4:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice square halt, 4 and a half steps back in rein back, pity!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:07 Anna Ross Davies
    4:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good walk pirouette from Annabel. An unassuming horse, but doing some good work. The rider is getting very correct work and riding very accurately.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:06 Anna Ross Davies
    4:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nothing went wrong, the others just scored a few more 8s. It was a very good test and it’s competitive out there.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:05 Anna Ross Davies
    4:05
    [Comment From Yes lets hope Cinda and Christie can show us all how its doneYes lets hope Cinda and Christie can show us all how its done: ] 

    Can you please explain what was wrong with Cinda’s test that she hasn’t gone into the lead? What went wrong?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:05 Yes lets hope Cinda and Christie can show us all how its done
    4:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Annabel is currently based in Gloucestershire, after a few seasons back in New Zealand. She was 17th at Badminton 2008 with Black Drum. Frog Rock was bred as a racehorse by Annabel’s parents, but deemed too slow. He has been in the top five five times at three-star level in New Zealand and was 33rd at Pau in 2013.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:04 H&H Carol
    4:04
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:04 
    4:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Annabel Wigley riding Frog Rock

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:03 H&H Carol
    4:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lucinda scores 9 8 9 for her riding. 39.0 for 3rd.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:03 Anna Ross Davies
    4:02
    [Comment From FiFi: ] 

    COME ON WIGGLES!!!!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:02 Fi
    4:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lucinda is going to be in a competitive position with that test.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:02 Anna Ross Davies
    4:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little smile from Lucinda, she’s pleased with those. One walk step into very square halt. Has got a 9 for her halt.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:01 Anna Ross Davies
    4:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good 3rd flying change and 4th change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:01 Anna Ross Davies
    4:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely 2nd flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 4:01 Anna Ross Davies
    3:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice uphill balance in the canter half pass. Still scoring good marks.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:59 Anna Ross Davies
    3:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    That’s Lucinda’s first 6s of the test

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:59 Anna Ross Davies
    3:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Square halt, 5 steps back, slightly tongue out for a moment.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:59 Anna Ross Davies
    3:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lucinda is doing a good job of keeping the horse’s neck out, has good expression in his half passes. Doing well on the ground, which is starting to deteriorate.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:58 Anna Ross Davies
    3:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good balance in the shoulder-in/half pass. Horse is getting a little tight in the neck, but Lucinda doing a good job of correcting that. An that’s how to ride a walk pirouette!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:58 Anna Ross Davies
    3:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good start 8s for entry. Lucinda has ridden to grand prix in pure dressage. Straight 8s so far for this pair.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:57 Anna Ross Davies
    3:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lucinda looking very focused!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:56 Anna Ross Davies
    3:56
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Flying Finish is a german bred horse and was in his first life a riding school horse!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:56 Rainer
    3:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lucinda sorts out her tails before entering the arena

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:56 Anna Ross Davies
    3:55
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:55 
    3:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Lucinda Fredericks with Flying Finish. Can she trouble the leaders?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:55 H&H Carol
    3:54
    H&H Carol: 

    Looking very rleaxed as they leave the arena. Score of 52.2 for Mark Kyle

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:54 H&H Carol
    3:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    2nd change was correct but obove the bit. 3rd change very nice 3rd time lucky! And 4th was correct.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:53 Anna Ross Davies
    3:52
    [Comment From litalita: ] 

    who are the judges? thank you!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:52 lita
     
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Posted the judges details early in the feed, please scroll down.

      Anna Ross Davies
    3:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little on the forehand in left canter half pass. Crooked after the half pass, pity.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:52 Anna Ross Davies
    3:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse looks a bit tight but obedient in the canter work, late behind in first flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:52 Anna Ross Davies
    3:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another wearing crash hat and tails, more and more people sporting, in my opinion, this very sensible look

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:51 Anna Ross Davies
    3:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice square halt, a little tense reinback but obedient. Lovely tail, top half is very white, bottom is rather brown due to the extreme weather conditions!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:51 Anna Ross Davies
    3:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is a little bit stiff in the lateral work

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:50 Anna Ross Davies
    3:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I’m back, not enough angle in shoulder-in

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:50 Anna Ross Davies
    3:50
    H&H Carol: 

    A bit hurried in the ext trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:50 H&H Carol
    3:49
    [Comment From AnnaAnna: ] 

    Well done Carolyne but how typical that the one person who is a friend of mine did their test in the off air bit! They are such a great XC combo, hope it all goes well.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:49 Anna
    3:49
    H&H Carol: 

    6 6 6 for shoulder-in 767 for halfpass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:49 H&H Carol
    3:49
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:49 
    3:49
    H&H Carol: 

    Next Mark Kyle riding Coolio

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:49 H&H Carol
    3:48
    H&H Carol: 

    Anna is now running back!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:48 H&H Carol
    3:48
    H&H Carol: 

    We are back up and running. Seeing Carolyn leave the arena. Score of 46.7. Must have been a decent test.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:48 H&H Carol
    3:45
    H&H Carol: 

    TV connection is down across the whole of the site. Anna is running down to the arena as we speak and will be calling me with her commentary. Bear with us!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:45 H&H Carol
    3:45
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    whatever you bring us will be brilliant for all of us not able to be there thanks

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:45 friend
    3:42
    H&H Carol: 

    If you have a query about feeding your horse that you would like answered, pop by the Dodson & Horrell stand (no.134) to chat to their expert nutritionist. She will be on the stand on Thursday and Sunday to offer expert feeding advice to all. Or give their nutrition helpline a call on 0845 345 2627.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:42 H&H Carol
    3:42
    H&H Carol: 

    Still no TV here guys. Sorry about this.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:42 H&H Carol
    3:38
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Need to take the site offline temporarily to repair it.. would say they waited for the break to fix it.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:38 Guest
    3:38
    H&H Carol: 

    3mins until we restart and currently still no TV here in the press centre. We will bring you what we can, when we can.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:38 H&H Carol
    3:37
    [Comment From JoanJoan: ] 

    Thrilled to see fewer top hats and more helmets.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:37 Joan
    3:35
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    The error code is the website has bypassed the amount of requests to server allowed (too many people trying to access it at once).

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:35 Guest
    3:34
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Very good point Laura 😉

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:34 Helen
    3:34
    H&H Carol: 

    When the website is up and running…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:34 H&H Carol
    3:34
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    Tests sheets for each rider are available Guest, if you go to dressage results it tells you how to view their test

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:34 friend
    3:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Yes we would recommend wellies

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:33 H&H Carol
    3:33
    [Comment From CandyCandy: ] 

    Is it muddy do I need to bring my wellies tomorrow?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:33 Candy
    3:30
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Will do, just hoping my boss doesnt bust me!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:30 Guest
    3:30
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    Top hats look lovely, but they don’t help much if you land on your head!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:30 Laura
    3:30
    H&H Carol: 

    Our TVs have just gone down in the press office too!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:30 H&H Carol
    3:30
    [Comment From FiFi: ] 

    Everythings down, the app and the website…. that or the internet at work has busted me and blocked me!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:30 Fi
    3:30
    H&H Carol: 

    Badminton weather forecast

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:30 H&H Carol
    3:30
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    What’s the weather like, we’re flying in from Sweden tomorrow 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:30 Guest
    3:25
    H&H Carol: 

    Visit the H&H stand at Badminton

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:25 H&H Carol
    3:25
    H&H Carol: 

    If you can’t make it to Badminton this year, how about going to Chatsworth next weekend (16-18 May) instead? Sponsored by Dodson & Horrell, it promises to be a great day out for all the family. Get more info

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:25 H&H Carol
    3:24
    H&H Carol: 

    Dodson & Horrell ambassador Richard Davison will be on the D&H stand (no. 134) on Friday to chat to spectators about his dressage horses and why he chooses D&H feed. Pop by the stand to find out what time.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:24 H&H Carol
    3:24
    H&H Carol: 

    Probably too much traffic. Stick with us!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:24 H&H Carol
    3:24
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Badminton website has stopped working 🙁

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:24 Guest
    3:24
    [Comment From EvieEvie: ] 

    No one can argue that top hats look so much more elegant

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:24 Evie
    3:23
    [Comment From DawnDawn: ] 

    Me neither Alex, whizzed through my to do list in the break last time. Really enjoying the commentary and in nice plain english for us dressage numpty’s, thanks guys

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:23 Dawn
    3:23
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Jess the % isnt taken into account when scoring. Each movement is worth 0-10 points. Pure dressage adds all of those up and a higher score is better but eventing is scored in penalties (what you didn’t score) so lower is better. E.G if you score 8 for a halt you get a 2. Any jumping penalties incurred are then added to the score. The % is just a stat to let you know how you did overall.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:23 Guest
    3:23
    H&H Carol: 

    I don’t think so guest, but I’m not totally sure about that.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:23 H&H Carol
    3:23
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Will the tests be available to view anywhere, even afterwards?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:23 Guest
    3:23
    [Comment From SophieSophie: ] 

    Same here Alex! Suppose I should do some work in the tea break… or I could have a tea break as well…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:23 Sophie
    3:22
    H&H Carol: 

    This service is brought to you in association with Dodson & Horrell, the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR. Visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to view the full Dodson & Horrell range of feeds and supplements.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:22 H&H Carol
    3:22
    H&H Carol: 

    Thanks Alex. Glad you are enjoying it.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:22 H&H Carol
    3:22
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    i’m not getting any work done!! glued to this such a shame we can’tt actually see it although ladies you are doing a very good job!!! 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:22 Alex
    3:22
    [Comment From JoanJoan: ] 

    Thrilled to see fewer top hats and more helmets.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:22 Joan
    3:21
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Great to see less and less riders wearing top hats – Its all about saftey now!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:21 Guest
    3:21
    H&H Carol: 

    Time for the afternoon team break. Back at 3:40 with Carolyne Ryan Bell’s test.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:21 H&H Carol
    3:21
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    Have a good T break! you deserve it

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:21 friend
    3:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The crowd show their appreciation. Paul and Kilronan score 36.0 – that takes the lead!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:19 Anna Ross Davies
    3:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little hasty in the final 2 changes, but achieved well. Be interesting to see this final score. Beautiful halt!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:17 Anna Ross Davies
    3:17
    [Comment From RMFFRMFF: ] 

    Disappointing to see less and less riders wearing top hats

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:17 RMFF
    3:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse looks very solid in it’s work.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:17 Anna Ross Davies
    3:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very positive ext canter. I think Francis’s lead could be in trouble.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:16 Anna Ross Davies
    3:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good canter half pass, this horse is keeping a very good outline, staying out to the bit, nice change but fractionally early, before centre line. Getting a lot of 8s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:16 Anna Ross Davies
    3:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good canter move off. Paul has clearly been practising this dressage mallarky!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:15 Anna Ross Davies
    3:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    One of the best ext walks we’ve see, another 9

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:15 Anna Ross Davies
    3:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good extended walk with good overtrack

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:15 Anna Ross Davies
    3:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good square halt. Going well so far. Some 9s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:14 Anna Ross Davies
    3:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Could have a little more angle in shoulder-in to left, struggling a little bit in contact in half pass. Just minor things, still quite smart.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:14 Anna Ross Davies
    3:14
    [Comment From MeadowMeadow: ] 

    So good to see riders in crash helmets!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:14 Meadow
    3:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another disappointing Pirouette. Very nice balanced flashy ext trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:14 Anna Ross Davies
    3:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice medium trot, super shoulder-in and expressive half-pass. Good work. Pulling in some 8s.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:13 Anna Ross Davies
    3:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse looked very good in training yesterday

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:13 Anna Ross Davies
    3:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tappers is looking very focussed

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:12 Anna Ross Davies
    3:12
    [Comment From ClaireClaire: ] 

    Typical of Al (Geronimo)to show off!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:12 Claire
    3:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Paul is wearing a crash hat this year

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:11 H&H Carol
    3:11
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:11 
    3:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Final rider before the break is Paul Tapner with Kilronan.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:11 H&H Carol
    3:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    7s for riding 54.3pen for Sophie. She should be pleased with that.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:10 Anna Ross Davies
    3:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    That was a good job by Sophie to keep a lid of that. Working towards piaffe on the way out!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:10 Anna Ross Davies
    3:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    It would be fair to say the canter work was better that the trot work during that test, but good effort bearing in mind she was having issues before the test started. 8 for final halt

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:10 Anna Ross Davies
    3:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good 3rd flying change and correct 4th change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:09 Anna Ross Davies
    3:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Could show more difference in the ext canter, this horse doesn’t have a lot of reach in the ext movements. V nice 2nd flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:08 Anna Ross Davies
    3:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs shoulder over in the half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:08 Anna Ross Davies
    3:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Late to the aid for the flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:08 Anna Ross Davies
    3:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little late to the aid into canter, good half pass. In good rhythm and balance.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:07 Anna Ross Davies
    3:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little inattentive in ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:07 Anna Ross Davies
    3:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Correct no of the steps in rein back but not diagonal

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:07 Anna Ross Davies
    3:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rhythm well aminted in shoulder in and halfpasses but Geronimo does not have a naturally expressive trot. Beautiful square halt!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:06 Anna Ross Davies
    3:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Earning quite a few 5s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:06 Anna Ross Davies
    3:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lacking ground cover in the ext trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:06 Anna Ross Davies
    3:06
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Kick on Soph 🙂 we know you can do it

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:06 Guest
    3:05
    [Comment From Equine Events EmilyEquine Events Emily: ] 

    Go soph! My pal from West Kent Meopham Pony Club. Much braver than the rest of us!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:05 Equine Events Emily
    3:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little spooky at the end of the half pass, not a bad pirouette.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:05 Anna Ross Davies
    3:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse appears a bit limited in the medium trot after looking unsettled outside the arena.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:05 Anna Ross Davies
    3:05
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Can you please explain how the penalties are worked out from the average percentage?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:05 Jess
    3:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    7 7 8 for her entry.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:05 Anna Ross Davies
    3:05
    [Comment From guestguest: ] 

    seem to be lots of greys this year!! Poor grooms!! Does anyone know how many there are in total?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:05 guest
    3:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Sophie is sporting a helmet with her tails.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:04 Anna Ross Davies
    3:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Sophie is a debutante here, having just missed out from the wait list last year. She was 39th at Burghley with Geronimo. Her mother Kay was sixth at Burghley in 1988 and Geronimo was originally intended for her — Sophie borrowed him when her horse was injured in 2009. Blogging for H&H: www.horseandhound.co.uk/aut…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:04 H&H Carol
    3:04
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Go Sophie!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:04 Helen
    3:03
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:03 
    3:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is H&H blogger Sophie Jenman riding Geronimo

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:03 H&H Carol
    3:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tim scores 52.5pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:02 Anna Ross Davies
    3:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And late to the aid in the 4th. lost a few marks there.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:01 Anna Ross Davies
    3:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And late in the 3rd change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:00 Anna Ross Davies
    3:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very late behind in 2nd flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:00 Anna Ross Davies
    3:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bold forward but progressive back in ext canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:00 Anna Ross Davies
    3:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good in the canter half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 3:00 Anna Ross Davies
    2:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicely balanced counter canter and good flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:59 Anna Ross Davies
    2:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice uphill balance in the canter half pass. Nicely springy canter work.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:59 Anna Ross Davies
    2:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice relaxation in ext walk. Jog in the collect walk before canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:59 Anna Ross Davies
    2:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The walk’s not really collected but it is relaxed. Not quite sq in halt, 5 and a half steps in rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:58 Anna Ross Davies
    2:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And the sun has come out! Good rhythm in shoulder-in

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:58 Anna Ross Davies
    2:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little conservative in ext trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:57 Anna Ross Davies
    2:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Half pass didnt have enough bend

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:57 Anna Ross Davies
    2:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice cadance in the shoulder-in. uphill and springy

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:57 Anna Ross Davies
    2:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Broke to canter on the first centre line. Horse and rider both absolutely soaked!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:57 Anna Ross Davies
    2:56
    H&H Carol: 

    The son of 1992 Olympian Martin, Tim has been a regular member of the Dutch team and finished seventh at the Europeans last year on this horse. Keyflow was produced to three-star by Badminton competitor Tim Price, before spending two seasons with Germany’s Anna Siemer and joining Tim in 2011. The pair are Badminton first-timers.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:56 H&H Carol
    2:55
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:55 
    2:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Tim Lips riding Keyflow NOP

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:55 H&H Carol
    2:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Emma scores 64.8 for 26th

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:55 Anna Ross Davies
    2:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good 4th change and a good final halt. The weather must be affecting this horse

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:54 Anna Ross Davies
    2:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Poor Emma isn’t having a very good time

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:53 H&H Carol
    2:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The counter canter maintained but problems before the flying change. This horse is lacking connection from leg to hand.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:53 Anna Ross Davies
    2:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    4 4 3 for that

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:53 Anna Ross Davies
    2:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Problems after the canter half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:52 Anna Ross Davies
    2:52
    H&H Carol: 

    Bit tense and stiff in the counter canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:52 H&H Carol
    2:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    So chuffed with Marcio’s performance!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:51 Anna Ross Davies
    2:51
    H&H Carol: 

    A few issues in the halt rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:51 H&H Carol
    2:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Gets a bit stuck in the walk pirouatte but 7s for trot half pass before

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:50 H&H Carol
    2:49
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Super super job this is Marcio personal best at this level congrats to Marcio and his team especially Our commentator Anna Ross doing a fantastic job with Brazilian Eventing team towards Rio Olympics 2016

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:49 Ruy Fonseca
    2:49
    H&H Carol: 

    Sorry slight error ther – try this instead.

    Emma has been based in Britain since 2012 and lives in Surrey. The pair make their Badminton debut, but have finished 10th at Adelaide (2011), as well as 20th (2012) and 12th (2013) at Luhmühlen at four-star. They have a good jumping record, but would need to improve on the flat for a really eye-catching result.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:49 H&H Carol
    2:48
    H&H Carol: 

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:48 H&H Carol
    2:48
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:48 
    2:47
    H&H Carol: 

    I supect a delighted Anna will be back with us shortly. In the meantime next is Emma Dougall (AUS) riding Kelecyn Ice Age

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:47 H&H Carol
    2:47
    H&H Carol: 

    Good work there by this pair. Scores 49.7 for 7th at this stage

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:47 H&H Carol
    2:46
    H&H Carol: 

    8 7 7 for final centre line

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:46 H&H Carol
    2:45
    H&H Carol: 

    6s and 7s for counter canter 7s for flying change. This horse has good changes

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:45 H&H Carol
    2:44
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Hopefully next year we just went to Rokex Kentucky and looking forward for weg in France

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:44 Ruy Fonseca
    2:44
    H&H Carol: 

    Bold ext canter more 7s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:44 H&H Carol
    2:44
    H&H Carol: 

    Lots of 7s coming in for the canter work. I think that will please Anna, and Marcio

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:44 H&H Carol
    2:43
    H&H Carol: 

    7s for the canter transition.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:43 H&H Carol
    2:43
    H&H Carol: 

    7s for the rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:43 H&H Carol
    2:43
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Ruy when will you be back at Badminton?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:43 Alex
    2:43
    H&H Carol: 

    Busy nose and lips (from the horse!) in the walk after the rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:43 H&H Carol
    2:42
    H&H Carol: 

    Positive ext trot. This horse flaps his top lipas he goes 7s and 6s for the second shoulder-in and half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:42 H&H Carol
    2:42
    H&H Carol: 

    Sarah Cohen at 16:52

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:42 H&H Carol
    2:42
    [Comment From JaxJax: ] 

    What time is last rider today?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:42 Jax
    2:41
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    It’s Marcio first badminton and only 3 other brazilians completed badminton on the past

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:41 Ruy Fonseca
    2:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Swishing tail and breaking to canter in the trot half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:41 H&H Carol
    2:41
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Can we have The Anna, Ruy and Carol show for tomorrow as well? Good work team!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:41 Guest
    2:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Smart looking pair. Looked to be a good entry. Running slightly in the medium trot, but a clear difference shown

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:41 H&H Carol
    2:40
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:40 
    2:39
    H&H Carol: 

    Giovanni and Stilo Kontika made their championship debut at last year’s Europeans, finishing 25th. This will be their first Badminton. The horse was produced to three-star level by British rider Jason Hobbs, with Giovanni taking over in 2011. Giovanni has been based in Britain since 2008 and is engaged to Canadian rider Kathryn Robinson.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:39 H&H Carol
    2:39
    H&H Carol: 

    That’s right Ruy. Anna will be biting her nails!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:39 H&H Carol
    2:39
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Next will be my team mate from London Olympics Marcio Jorge from Brazil good luck mate

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:39 Ruy Fonseca
    2:39
    H&H Carol: 

    Natalie Blundell scores 7ws for her riding. 50.0pen goes into 7th

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:39 H&H Carol
    2:38
    H&H Carol: 

    Nice smile and a rub on the neck for Algebra

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:38 H&H Carol
    2:37
    H&H Carol: 

    Late behind in 3rd flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:37 H&H Carol
    2:37
    H&H Carol: 

    Natalie is working to keep his attention inside the arena

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:37 H&H Carol
    2:36
    H&H Carol: 

    Quarters leading in canter half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:36 H&H Carol
    2:36
    H&H Carol: 

    5 5 7 for the walk to canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:36 H&H Carol
    2:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Trotted in the canter depart, should be direct from walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:35 H&H Carol
    2:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Thanks Guest

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:35 H&H Carol
    2:35
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Nat & Algebra pic http://www.google.com.au/im…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:35 Guest
    2:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Halt not quite square and Algebra tried to have a look up. Not seeing any scores unfortunately

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:35 H&H Carol
    2:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Head swinging from side to side at walk.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:35 H&H Carol
    2:34
    H&H Carol: 

    This horse isn’t the biggest mover but he has a lovely expression and looks to be trying hard for Natalie

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:34 H&H Carol
    2:34
    H&H Carol: 

    Anna will be disappointed to have missed that walk pirouette – one of the best we have seen!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:34 H&H Carol
    2:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Looks like that might be the case!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:33 H&H Carol
    2:33
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Is grey the new bay?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:33 Helen
    2:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Natalie is wearing a helmet with her tails. nice ground cover in the med trot, but not all steps the same

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:33 H&H Carol
    2:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Giovanni scores 52.5pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:33 H&H Carol
    2:32
    H&H Carol: 

    We don’t have any archive pics of this horse but he’s another grey. I can’t remember ever seeing so many grey horses here at Badminton

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:32 H&H Carol
    2:31
    H&H Carol: 

    Why Vittoria Panizzon withdrew Borough Pennyz

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:31 H&H Carol
    2:31
    [Comment From alal: ] 

    what happened to vittoria panizon?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:31 al
    2:31
    H&H Carol: 

    Next s Ausralian rider Natalie Blundell riding Algebra

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:31 H&H Carol
    2:31
    H&H Carol: 

    Giovanni scores 52.5pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:31 H&H Carol
    2:30
    H&H Carol: 

    Ground in the main arena is holding up well at the moment.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:30 H&H Carol
    2:30
    [Comment From JaxJax: ] 

    What is the ground conditions like?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:30 Jax
    2:30
    H&H Carol: 

    I think the Badmintons of yesteryear were considerably more challenging that they are these days. But the course is cetrainly going to take a lot of jumping!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:30 H&H Carol
    2:30
    [Comment From alal: ] 

    is the xc the hardest yet at this badminton in your opinion?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:30 al
    2:29
    H&H Carol: 

    Final flying change was late behind. A nice pat for Stilo Konitka but that test won’t trouble the leaders

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:29 H&H Carol
    2:28
    H&H Carol: 

    Maintained the counter canter, flying change was a little early

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:28 H&H Carol
    2:28
    H&H Carol: 

    6s and 7s for the canter work.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:28 H&H Carol
    2:27
    H&H Carol: 

    4 3 4 for medium walk 7 6 7 for the canter depart. So the walk section was quite expensive for this pair.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:27 H&H Carol
    2:27
    H&H Carol: 

    4 5 6 for ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:27 H&H Carol
    2:27
    H&H Carol: 

    4 5 4 for the rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:27 H&H Carol
    2:26
    H&H Carol: 

    Diagonal pairs but very low in the poll in the rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:26 H&H Carol
    2:26
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    Thanks… hope the weather calms down for tomorrow my friend is riding ;0)

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:26 Tracey
    2:26
    H&H Carol: 

    887 for the 2nd shoulder-in, 8 8 6 for the half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:26 H&H Carol
    2:25
    H&H Carol: 

    Very hesitant in the walk transition before the walk pirouette. Nice ground cover in the exttrot, but dropping the poll slightly

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:25 H&H Carol
    2:25
    H&H Carol: 

    This is an elegant looking horse with nice lift in the trot.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:25 H&H Carol
    2:24
    H&H Carol: 

    Dodson & Horrell are the official nutrition suppliers to Equestrian Team GBR, which is Badminton’s official charity this year. If you are coming to Badminton, make sure you stop by the Equestrian Team GBR stand (No.93) to enter the competition to guess the number of D&H Equibite treats in the container.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:24 H&H Carol
    2:24
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:24 
    2:23
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Giovanni Ugolotti from Italy riding Stilo Kontika

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:23 H&H Carol
    2:23
    H&H Carol: 

    The judges are Martin Plewa at C, Anne-Marie Taylor at H and Andrew Bennie at B

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:23 H&H Carol
    2:23
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    Who else is judging?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:23 Tracey
    2:22
    H&H Carol: 

    Badminton TV listings

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:22 H&H Carol
    2:22
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    is XC on BBC red button?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:22 friend
    2:22
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Hope our team dressage trainer Anna Ross is not to wet warming up our team mate Marcio Jorge from brazil good luck

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:22 Ruy Fonseca
    2:22
    H&H Carol: 

    I think that was a good solid test in the conditions. Scored 51.8 for 12th at this stage

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:22 H&H Carol
    2:21
    [Comment From ClaireClaire: ] 

    Thanks for the great commentry!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:21 Claire
    2:21
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair were 29th here in 2011 and 18th at Burghley for the past two years. Michael is based in Cheshire and his best Badminton result is 21st on his debut in 2002 with Perks Of The Job. The Highland Prince’s sire Highland King produced 2005 Burghley winner Ballincoola, while his damsire Rimilis sired Polly Stockton’s former four-star ride Regulus.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:21 H&H Carol
    2:21
    H&H Carol: 

    Nice clean flying change. This horse’s changes look established.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:21 H&H Carol
    2:20
    H&H Carol: 

    6s and 7s for that

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:20 H&H Carol
    2:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Canter slightly downhill in half pass but maintained

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:20 H&H Carol
    2:20
    H&H Carol: 

    The greenery around the arena is flapping about in the wind, More 7s for the canter work, nice flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:20 H&H Carol
    2:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Clean canter depart after ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:19 H&H Carol
    2:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Sophie is due to ride at 3:04pm

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:19 H&H Carol
    2:19
    [Comment From ClaireClaire: ] 

    When is Sophie Jenman up on Geronimo?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:19 Claire
    2:18
    H&H Carol: 

    Noy square in the halt and very low at the poll inthe rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:18 H&H Carol
    2:18
    H&H Carol: 

    Lots of 7s and few 6s for the trot work so far

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:18 H&H Carol
    2:18
    H&H Carol: 

    Very large walk pirouette

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:18 H&H Carol
    2:17
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    hope weather is better than in Dorset its blowing a gale and pouring thank you Carol feel we are actually with you

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:17 friend
    2:17
    H&H Carol: 

    7 7 7 for shoulder in and half pass right

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:17 H&H Carol
    2:17
    H&H Carol: 

    7 6 6 for medium but will lose marks for error of course

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:17 H&H Carol
    2:17
    H&H Carol: 

    8 7 7 for his entry

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:17 H&H Carol
    2:17
    H&H Carol: 

    Michael ‘s tailcost is flapping in the wind. Smiles pensively at the judge at C. Oh dear Michael has gone wrong, riding his medium trot again.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:17 H&H Carol
    2:16
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:16 
    2:15
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Michael Own and The Highland Prince.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:15 H&H Carol
    2:14
    H&H Carol: 

    Andrew at B according to the programme

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:14 H&H Carol
    2:14
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    Is Andrew Bennie at H or B?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:14 Sue
    2:14
    [Comment From KK: ] 

    Looking forward to seeing The Highland Prince. Michael is my riding instructor so rooting for him throughout badminton! #TeamOwen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:14 K
    2:14
    H&H Carol: 

    Harry Meade and Wild Lone score 50.8, for 10th at this stage.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:14 H&H Carol
    2:14
    H&H Carol: 

    Ha ha. Anna doesn’t like walking up to the 4-star XC fences, let alone riding them!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:14 H&H Carol
    2:14
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    How about when Anna comes back you tell her its been all agreed that she is having a go round the XC course Saturday. Sure she would love to.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:14 Guest
    2:13
    H&H Carol: 

    Trotted into final halt. Harry looks chuffed with that.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:13 H&H Carol
    2:13
    H&H Carol: 

    Very nice smooth 2nd flying change. This horse looks to have nice changes more 7s. Slightly early on 3rd change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:13 H&H Carol
    2:12
    H&H Carol: 

    Could be bolder in the medium canter, looks like Harry is riding sensible to contain Wild Lone.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:12 H&H Carol
    2:12
    H&H Carol: 

    7s for canter half pass right, clean first flying change. 7s for that.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:12 H&H Carol
    2:11
    H&H Carol: 

    It’s getting seriously windy here at Badminton. Sounds like the press tent is about to take off! Harry’s into canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:11 H&H Carol
    2:11
    [Comment From LeanneLeanne: ] 

    What a great inspiration Harry is

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:11 Leanne
    2:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Again not quite still in contact into halt, slightly crooked rein back Head bobbing in the ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:11 H&H Carol
    2:10
    H&H Carol: 

    Slightly varying in the contact in the shoulder-in and half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:10 H&H Carol
    2:10
    [Comment From AngieAngie: ] 

    Truly remarkable recovery by Harry Meade, shows what true determination is! Hope this week goes well for him

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:10 Angie
    2:10
    H&H Carol: 

    7 7 5 for the walk pirouette.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:10 H&H Carol
    2:10
    H&H Carol: 

    5, 6 ,7 for shoulder-in. 6 6 7 for half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:10 H&H Carol
    2:09
    H&H Carol: 

    A slight trot step into the first halt. Positive slightly skippy medium trot. 7s for entry.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:09 H&H Carol
    2:08
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:08 
    2:08
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    For the first time today I can see sun which is hopefully a good sign… Hope it moves over to the other side of Gloucestershire too

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:08 Alex
    2:08
    H&H Carol: 

    Kai-Steffen scored 66.7pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:08 H&H Carol
    2:07
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Harry Meade riding Wild Lone. It’s a miracle Harry is back competing at this level after breaking both his elbows.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:07 H&H Carol
    2:07
    H&H Carol: 

    Badminton weather forecast

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:07 H&H Carol
    2:07
    [Comment From AA: ] 

    Is it expected to dry up for tomorrow?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:07 A
    2:06
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Amazing XC horse though, bet he can’t wait to get to Saturday!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:06 Alex
    2:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Live scores at http://www.badminton-horse….

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:06 H&H Carol
    2:06
    [Comment From SophieSophie: ] 

    Is there somewhere I can see the scores so far?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:06 Sophie
    2:06
    H&H Carol: 

    The horse is looking tense and mistakes are creaping in. Very very early with the last flying change. I think they are both pleased that’s over. The weather can’t be helping.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:06 H&H Carol
    2:05
    [Comment From RainerRainer: ] 

    Karascada is getting often very hot in the dressage. How she copes with the conditions?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:05 Rainer
    2:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Oh dear, gettings so 2s and 1s. And has changed in the counter canter. This test isn’t going to challenge the leaders

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:05 H&H Carol
    2:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Changed in the left canter half pass, twice. Oh dear!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:04 H&H Carol
    2:04
    H&H Carol: 

    4, 3 and 6 for the move off to canter. The counter cantetr is looking fragile. Clean flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:04 H&H Carol
    2:04
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    South Africa – Thank you so much for the great updates

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:04 Guest
    2:04
    H&H Carol: 

    It’s wet and fairly windy, but the ground looks to be holding up OK

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:04 H&H Carol
    2:04
    [Comment From JaxJax: ] 

    What’s the weather doing? Ground conditions?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:04 Jax
    2:03
    H&H Carol: 

    I’m afraid Anna has had to pop out to help Marcio warm up ahead of his test, so I’ll do my best to bring you useful comments about the tests in the meantime.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:03 H&H Carol
    2:02
    H&H Carol: 

    It’s quite windy here at Badminton now. Kai-Steffen is scoring mainly 6s and 7s for her trot work so far.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:02 H&H Carol
    2:02
    H&H Carol: 

    In the arena is Kai-Steffen Meier of Germany ridingTSF Karascada M

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:02 H&H Carol
    2:01
    H&H Carol: 

    Welcome back to H&H Live, brought to you in association with Dodson & Horrell, the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR. Visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to find out how their feed can help your horse.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 2:01 H&H Carol
    12:39
      
    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:39 
    12:38
    H&H Carol: 

    Unfortunately we aren’t allowed to video the tests.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:38 H&H Carol
    12:38
    [Comment From BeckaBecka: ] 

    Wish there was some footage of some of the tests as well as rider interviews! Would be good if badders would invest in badminton TV, similar to Burgley.. but fab to have some running commentry!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:38 Becka
    12:38
    [Comment From AmandaAmanda: ] 

    Videos are great! Videos of the tests would be even better 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:38 Amanda
    12:38
    H&H Carol: 

    See you at 2pm!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:38 H&H Carol
    12:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Watch official Badminton cross-country course preview video

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:38 Anna Ross Davies
    12:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    View pictures of every fence on the cross-country course

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:38 Anna Ross Davies
    12:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This service is brought to you in association with Dodson & Horrell, the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR. Visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to view the full Dodson & Horrell range of feeds and supplements.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:37 Anna Ross Davies
    12:37
    H&H Carol: 

    The dressage restarts at 2pm, so we are taking a short break now. While we are having lunch please take a moment to visit our sponsor, view the official coursewalk and our cross-country course picture gallery. Links to follow.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:37 H&H Carol
    12:36
    H&H Carol: 

    Please let us know whether you like the addition of this video clips to our service.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:36 H&H Carol
    12:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A big thank you to Dodson & Horrell for supporting our H&H Live service at Badminton. Please take a moment to visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to find out how the D&H range of feed and supplements can help your horse fulfil his potential.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:35 Anna Ross Davies
    12:33
      
    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:33 
    12:32
      
    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:32 
    12:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I’m going to have to dash off to help Marcio Carvalho Jorge warm up, so I will be back after his test. Marcio is an amateur who rides 6 horses after work each day. Pretty impressive stuff!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:31 Anna Ross Davies
    12:29
    H&H Carol: 

    Here are some short video clips featuring riders talking about their dressage tests from earlier in the day.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:29 H&H Carol
    12:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Paul scores 51.8pen.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:28 Anna Ross Davies
    12:28
    Are you coming to Badminton this year?
    Yes: dressage day(s)

     ( 6% )

    Yes: cross-country day

     ( 12% )

    Yes: showjumping day

     ( 6% )

    Yes: on more than 1 day

     ( 4% )

    Yes: on all 4 days

     ( 1% )

    No

     ( 70% )
    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:28 
    12:28
    [Comment From ozanneozanne: ] 

    Good to see riders wearing crash helmets. If its good enough for Charlotte, etc.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:28 ozanne
    12:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice and immobile in final halt. Horse appeared to get a bit strong towards the end of the test affecting the balance. but showed some nice work

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:27 Anna Ross Davies
    12:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Above the bit in the 3rd change and tension into the 4th but quickly corrected, good riding

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:27 Anna Ross Davies
    12:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bold into the ext canter. Flying change was late to the rider’s aid

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:26 Anna Ross Davies
    12:26
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Counter canter ws nicely balanced, flying change was clean. Could be more relaxed in top line. Stiff left half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:26 Anna Ross Davies
    12:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little high and tight in the frame in the canter half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:25 Anna Ross Davies
    12:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Some promising trot work. Horse unsettled in the contact in the walk, which is a shame

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:25 Anna Ross Davies
    12:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Square halt, but moved then snatchy in the contact after the rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:24 Anna Ross Davies
    12:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Hindlegs a little out behind but otherwise a good ext trot. Certainly showed a difference.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:24 Anna Ross Davies
    12:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stuck in the walk pirouette

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:23 Anna Ross Davies
    12:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A very good trans in and out of medium trot. Riding very forward in the trot maintaining balance

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:23 Anna Ross Davies
    12:23
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Very different scores from Kentucky 2 weeks a go as under 50s was a top result

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:23 Ruy Fonseca
    12:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Trotted into the halt, which wasn’t square.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:23 Anna Ross Davies
    12:22
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair make their Badminton debut off the back of solid three-star form, including 10th and 11th at Chatsworth and Blair CIC3*s last year and 14th at Bramham CCI3*. Paul was on the winning British Nations Cup team at Montelibretti last year with Calador. He runs a yard in Cheshire with partner Hannah Bate, 35th here last year on Finbury Hill.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:22 H&H Carol
    12:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another rider sporting crash hat and tales

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:22 Anna Ross Davies
    12:22
    H&H Carol: 

    Live scores at http://www.badminton-horse….

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:22 H&H Carol
    12:21
    [Comment From AmyAmy: ] 

    would love to be able to put the commentary to the action 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:21 Amy
    12:21
    H&H Carol: 

    Last rider before lunch is Paul Sims riding Glengarnock

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:21 H&H Carol
    12:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Viktoria scores 50.3pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:21 Anna Ross Davies
    12:21
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:21 
    12:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice 3rd flying change, and 4th change. lots of things to like in this test. Weakness in the trot extensions. Ridden very well.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:20 Anna Ross Davies
    12:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice bold ext canter. Oh dear, horse almost trotted in the counter canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:19 Anna Ross Davies
    12:19
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    Really wish we could watch this, radio badminton and your commentary Anna are great but be nice to view it 🙁

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:19 Laura
    12:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely balanced canter half pass, good counter canter and flying change. Quite polished.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:18 Anna Ross Davies
    12:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Maintained the ext walk, canter move off was good. Lots of grey horses here this year

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:18 Anna Ross Davies
    12:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Viktoria has ridden well so far, gaining all the marks she can.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:17 Anna Ross Davies
    12:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tense in the walk pirouette but the correct figure ridden. Ext trot a little better, but this horse’s natural front leg action doesn’t lend itself to higher marks.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:16 Anna Ross Davies
    12:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shoulder-in half pass looks good.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:16 Anna Ross Davies
    12:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry. Horse could extend the front leg a bit more in medium trot. This horse has quite a lot of knee action.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:15 Anna Ross Davies
    12:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is looking a bit spooky going around the edge but she’s riding boldly forward.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:14 Anna Ross Davies
    12:13
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:13 
    12:13
    H&H Carol: 

    Viktoria has completed here three times, her best result being 12th in 2006 with her 2008 Olympic horse Bally’s Geronimo. Volt Af Källstorp has been prepared at Burnham Market and Belton this spring, while his best CCI3* result is seventh at Strzegom last year. He shares his sire with Sara Algotsson Ostholt’s 2012 individual silver medallist Wega.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:13 H&H Carol
    12:13
    H&H Carol: 

    A big thank you to Dodson & Horrell for supporting our H&H Live service at Badminton. Please take a moment to visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com to find out how the D&H range of feed and supplements can help your horse fulfil his potential.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:13 H&H Carol
    12:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pascal scored 47.3pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:12 Anna Ross Davies
    12:12
    H&H Carol: 

    Viktoria Carlerbäck riding Volt Af Källstorp next

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:12 H&H Carol
    12:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice final halt until the horse rudely snatched the reins out of the rider’s hands. Naughty!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:11 Anna Ross Davies
    12:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice 3rd flying change, but the canter before and after is taken into account which will prevent it from scoring an 8 as too tight in the neck

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:11 Anna Ross Davies
    12:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse is tight in the neck which is keeping scores on 6s and 7s.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:10 Anna Ross Davies
    12:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit tight in the neck in the left half pass. Lacking bend around the corner to ext canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:10 Anna Ross Davies
    12:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Anticipated the flying change but it was clean although early.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:09 Anna Ross Davies
    12:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good right canter half pass with good balance and bend.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:09 Anna Ross Davies
    12:09
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Could have been more relaxed in the ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:09 Anna Ross Davies
    12:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square in halt, jogged out of rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:08 Anna Ross Davies
    12:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse is losing a few marks for being tight in the frame

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:08 Anna Ross Davies
    12:08
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs to maintain more consistent bend in shoulder-in and half pass. One of the better walk pirouette’s we’ve seen. Bit downhill in ext trot.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:08 Anna Ross Davies
    12:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Some nice cadence in the trot.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:07 Anna Ross Davies
    12:07
    [Comment From Ruy FonsecaRuy Fonseca: ] 

    Peters horse its a machine xc he is based in america jumped weg 2010 brilhant one to watch saturday

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:07 Ruy Fonseca
    12:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry. A little short in neck in medium trot.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:07 Anna Ross Davies
    12:06
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:06 
    12:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Pascal is a frequent visitor to Badminton and with this horse finished in the top 25 in 2010 and 2011. Their best four-star result is third at Pau in 2009 and they were 20th at WEG the following year. Fallers at Burghley last September, but showed their form when recently fourth in the CICO3* at Ballindenisk.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:06 H&H Carol
    12:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Pascal Leroy riding Minos De Petra.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:06 H&H Carol
    12:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Peter scored 62.3pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:05 Anna Ross Davies
    12:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Hi Ruy! *waves*

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:04 Anna Ross Davies
    12:04
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Hi Anna top job..well Hi boss..Ruy Fonseca from Brazil loving our brazilian dressage trainer Anna comments

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:04 Guest
    12:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think while this horse isn’t a top talent in the dressage, there is potential for a higher mark with better positioning from the rider.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:04 Anna Ross Davies
    12:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not square at the end.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:03 Anna Ross Davies
    12:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very reluctant in next flying change, nearly stopped, but better 4th one

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:03 Anna Ross Davies
    12:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Maintained the counter canter. Reluctant in the flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:03 Anna Ross Davies
    12:02
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Thanks for the commentary, brill distraction from physics!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:02 Guest
    12:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A bit tight in canter half pass. Improving quality on centre line

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:02 Anna Ross Davies
    12:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean flying change but above the beat but tending towards 4 beats in counter canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:02 Anna Ross Davies
    12:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs more bend in the canter half pass. Horse is a bit stiff.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:01 Anna Ross Davies
    12:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk was relaxed but lacked overtrack

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:01 Anna Ross Davies
    12:01
    [Comment From AbiAbi: ] 

    Very interesting and informative commentary, keep up the good work Anna!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:01 Abi
    12:01
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Come on Peter and Henny!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:01 Guest
    12:01
    H&H Carol: 

    Based in America, this pair are huge characters of the eventing scene across the Atlantic, largely due to Peter’s “Run Henny Run” hatcam videos.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:01 H&H Carol
    12:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Trot work is lacking spring to gain higher marks.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:00 Anna Ross Davies
    12:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another one who needs to work on the walk pirouette. All trot work could be more uphill. Rider working hard.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 12:00 Anna Ross Davies
    11:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is on his shoulders in the shoulder-in, not enough bend in the half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:59 Anna Ross Davies
    11:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pushing out behind a bit in the medium trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:59 Anna Ross Davies
    11:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse has a rather beautifully plaited tail.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:58 Anna Ross Davies
    11:58
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:58 
    11:58
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Peter Atkins (AUS) riding Henry Jota Hampton

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:58 H&H Carol
    11:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This is unfortunate. He’s had to be lead out. 60.7pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:57 Anna Ross Davies
    11:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clare is having problems leaving the arena. Sidnificant is charging back up the centre line!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:56 Anna Ross Davies
    11:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tension crept into that test leading to some mistakes.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:55 Anna Ross Davies
    11:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite square or relaxed in final halt.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:55 Anna Ross Davies
    11:55
    [Comment From Equine Events EmilyEquine Events Emily: ] 

    Fab commentary Anna – Am watching in the office all day, slightly distracted from work!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:55 Equine Events Emily
    11:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is looking a little bit tense, getting more tense as the test progresses. Mistake in 3rd change, clean but croup high in 4th.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:55 Anna Ross Davies
    11:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mistakes in the 2nd flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:54 Anna Ross Davies
    11:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice bold ext canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:54 Anna Ross Davies
    11:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse is getting a little downhill/croup high in canter, resulted in lots of flying changes after 2nd half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:54 Anna Ross Davies
    11:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Well maintained counter canter, a little tense but clean flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:53 Anna Ross Davies
    11:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good canter half pass. Could be a little more uphill

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:53 Anna Ross Davies
    11:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Some tension in medium walk, horse anticipating canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:53 Anna Ross Davies
    11:53
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite secure to the contact but relaxed in ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:53 Anna Ross Davies
    11:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely square halt. Obedient rein back, but tension afterwards

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:52 Anna Ross Davies
    11:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit spooky in the shoulder-in. The wind is getting up here.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:52 Anna Ross Davies
    11:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice bold ext trot with better balance than medium

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:51 Anna Ross Davies
    11:51
    [Comment From EmmaEmma: ] 

    I guess with the state of the weather, the debate on whether Badminton should have an all weather surface for Dressage and SJ will re-surface. Fair conditions for all?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:51 Emma
    11:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stuck in the walk pirouette

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:51 Anna Ross Davies
    11:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit of a head tilt in shoulder-in half-pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:51 Anna Ross Davies
    11:51
    [Comment From TimTim: ] 

    Literally crying with excitement for Francis. Bit more rain now and some challenging ground conditions for Saturday will give us all a chance to see just how talented he has always been.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:51 Tim
    11:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bold medium trot but not quite maintaining the rhythm the whole way across the arena.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:51 Anna Ross Davies
    11:50
    H&H Carol: 

    This West Sussex-based pair were 33rd here in 2011 and 32nd last year. They have also completed Burghley five times in a row, their best result being 15th in 2012

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:50 H&H Carol
    11:50
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:50 
    11:49
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Clare Lewis with Sidnificant

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:49 H&H Carol
    11:49
    [Comment From Eridge old girl…Eridge old girl…: ] 

    And the Eridge Pony Club go WILD – Pippa & Francis were both members

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:49 Eridge old girl…
    11:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Andrew scored 51.8pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:49 Anna Ross Davies
    11:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Try looking on the Badminton website – http://www.badminton-horse….

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:49 Anna Ross Davies
    11:49
    [Comment From SallieSallie: ] 

    Anna do you know if there are any diagrams/plans of this test I can download?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:49 Sallie
    11:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Solid test no disasters but a bit of tension preventing a top mark.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:48 Anna Ross Davies
    11:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The centre line is getting quite slipperly. We have seen a few horses slide into the final halt, including this one.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:47 Anna Ross Davies
    11:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    3rd flying change was good. and 4th change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:47 Anna Ross Davies
    11:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely flying change in canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:45 Anna Ross Davies
    11:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice move off to canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:45 Anna Ross Davies
    11:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looking a bit tense and pulling down in contact in ext walk.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:45 Anna Ross Davies
    11:44
    [Comment From RachelRachel: ] 

    Andrew was stabled opposite me at my first CCI* when I was 19 and gave me loads of useful advice!! Such a nice guy!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:44 Rachel
    11:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Solid trot work, just a little bit of fussing in the contact keeping him on 6s and 7s, rather than 7s and 8s. Horse is flapping his bottom lip – looks like he’s talking!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:44 Anna Ross Davies
    11:44
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Judge at B seems to be a bit out of step with the other two…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:44 Guest
    11:44
    [Comment From TimTim: ] 

    Controversial yes – but right? I think so. Francis – 20 years of graft might finally be paying off. So happy for him.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:44 Tim
    11:44
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    The ground jury judge what they see and how they see it,,,not based on the name of the rider, Tim and he did get some 9s for riding

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:44 Guest
    11:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Much better walk pirouette than some we’ve seen. Some tension in the mouth and contact. First 8 for a walk pirouette.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:43 Anna Ross Davies
    11:43
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:43 
    11:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse ran a little bit in the first medium

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:43 Anna Ross Davies
    11:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Our man in the warm-up tells us this rider only arrived in the warm-up 10mins before his test. Another rider wearing a crash hat.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:42 Anna Ross Davies
    11:42
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Andrew Heffernan (NED) riding Millthyme Corolla

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:42 H&H Carol
    11:41
    H&H Carol: 

    If you have a query about feeding your horse that you would like answered, pop by the Dodson & Horrell stand (no.134) to chat to their expert nutritionist. She will be on the stand on Thursday and Sunday to offer expert feeding advice to all. Or give their nutrition helpline a call on 0845 345 2627.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:41 H&H Carol
    11:41
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Wow! Amazing for Francis, so well deserved!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:41 Alex
    11:41
    H&H Carol: 

    That’s set the standard!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:41 H&H Carol
    11:40
    [Comment From TimTim: ] 

    Where are the 9’s for this? Another fantastic display of horsemanship from Francis. Will the ground jury be brave?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:40 Tim
    11:40
    H&H Carol: 

    Francis scores 36.5 to go into the lead.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:40 H&H Carol
    11:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    9, 9, 6 for the rider!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:40 Anna Ross Davies
    11:40
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Goosebumps! Well done Francis…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:40 Helen
    11:40
    [Comment From HarrietHarriet: ] 

    Well done Francis and Smokey!! So happy for them!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:40 Harriet
    11:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think that’s the best test so far.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:40 Anna Ross Davies
    11:39
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Sounds absolutely stunning, so glad for Francis

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:39 Alex
    11:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very very good job by Francis Whittington. Fab test. Francis looking very happy! Kisses and pats for the horse!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:39 Anna Ross Davies
    11:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice 3rd change, just one more to go. lovely 4th change…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:39 Anna Ross Davies
    11:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This test is scoring a lot of 8s.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:38 Anna Ross Davies
    11:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely 2nd flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:38 Anna Ross Davies
    11:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice bold extended canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:38 Anna Ross Davies
    11:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Thanks Friend!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:38 Anna Ross Davies
    11:38
    [Comment From friendfriend: ] 

    Anna you are doing a brilliant job we all feel part of Badminton at home thank you!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:38 friend
    11:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lots of 8s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:38 Anna Ross Davies
    11:37
    [Comment From TimTim: ] 

    Stay focused Frank

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:37 Tim
    11:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Half pass looking good. If I was the leader I would feel nervous.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:37 Anna Ross Davies
    11:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice relaxed extended walk. Good canter move off. Good job so far. Hope I haven’t cursed him!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:37 Anna Ross Davies
    11:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not quite immobile in the halt. Rein back was correct

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:36 Anna Ross Davies
    11:36
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    GO FRANCIS!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:36 Helen
    11:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely trot half pass and shoulderin

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:36 Anna Ross Davies
    11:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Come have put his foot down a bit more in ext trot.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:36 Anna Ross Davies
    11:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse stepped wide in the pirouette. Pity as everything else has been very nice so far.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:35 Anna Ross Davies
    11:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This is a very good start from Francis.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:35 Anna Ross Davies
    11:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Francis horse looked very good yesterday. Francis is wearing a crash hat with his tails this time.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:35 Anna Ross Davies
    11:34
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:34 
    11:34
    H&H Carol: 

    Francis Whittington and Easy Traget in the arena now

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:34 H&H Carol
    11:34
      
    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:34 
    11:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Here is a short interview from our roving reporter Sophia Heath with Pippa Funnell after her test earlier.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:34 Anna Ross Davies
    11:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Matt scores 54.8pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:33 Anna Ross Davies
    11:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I would say this horse is not going to get a top mark because he’s not a top mover, but it’s a great ride.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:32 Anna Ross Davies
    11:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    3rd flying change corrects 7s. 4th change also correct.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:31 Anna Ross Davies
    11:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another correct but slightly downhill flying change. Jodie is making a good job of this, picking up the marks where she can.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:31 Anna Ross Davies
    11:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Matt looks a little crooked in ext canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:30 Anna Ross Davies
    11:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jodie is riding very well, correct and accurate.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:30 Anna Ross Davies
    11:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Flying change was correct but a little downhill, same could be said for the canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:30 Anna Ross Davies
    11:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Needs a little more bend in the canter half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:29 Anna Ross Davies
    11:29
    [Comment From EmmaEmma: ] 

    Go Jodie! She kindly gave our Riding Club a demo on Friday showing Matt have his last jump before Badders – just fantastic. Good luck from all at HWRC! xx

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:29 Emma
    11:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit of tension in the walk, nearly got away with it. Not quite direct to canter. A few marks dropped.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:29 Anna Ross Davies
    11:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Matt has his mouth open slightly, smiled at the judges!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:29 Anna Ross Davies
    11:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not square, shame. Accurate in the rein backj. It’s chucking it down with rein!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:28 Anna Ross Davies
    11:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    He doesn’t have a flashy trot but she’s made the most of the trot work, being very accurate and correct.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:28 Anna Ross Davies
    11:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jodie looks elegant on him which helps the overall picture.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:28 Anna Ross Davies
    11:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The walk pirouette was a bit big but better than some we have seen. Has the horse in a very good frame, out to the bit.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:27 Anna Ross Davies
    11:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry. Nice start with the medium trot, balanced not the flashyist but nicely done.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:27 Anna Ross Davies
    11:27
    H&H Carol: 

    One of the unluckiest riders, having had to withdraw before several four-stars, Jodie finally made her debut at the level at Burghley last year with Matt, but had a horse fall. They are first-timers at Badminton

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:27 H&H Carol
    11:26
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:26 
    11:25
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Jodie Amos riding Matt

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:25 H&H Carol
    11:24
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Emily scored 64.3

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:24 Anna Ross Davies
    11:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The rider appeared to be reluctant to put the horse together, but she’s got through it and I am sure she will be looking forward to tomorrow!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:23 Anna Ross Davies
    11:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clean flying change but croup high. Better 4th change, but still VERY long reins. Horse above the bit in the halt.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:23 Anna Ross Davies
    11:22
    H&H Carol: 

    If you are coming to Badminton this year, be sure to stop by the Dodson & Horrell stand (No.134) and test your nerves with the ‘steady hand’ buzzer competition. The person who can complete the horse’s head challenge in the fastest time without setting off the buzzer will win a fantastic goodie bag.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:22 H&H Carol
    11:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext canter needed to be more positively forward. Horse still in long frame.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:22 Anna Ross Davies
    11:22
    H&H Carol: 

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    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:22 H&H Carol
    11:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Getting mostly 6s which is correct.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:21 Anna Ross Davies
    11:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Reins are very long, horse’s head is out and tending on to the forehand in canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:21 Anna Ross Davies
    11:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Walk was relaxed. Canter move off fine.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:21 Anna Ross Davies
    11:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Above the bit in the halt, obedient rein back, but above the bit.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:20 Anna Ross Davies
    11:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Shoulder-in and half pass with rhythical but too long in the frame for good quality.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:20 Anna Ross Davies
    11:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse is too long in the frame and not really on the bit. Problems in the walk pirouette. Much better ext trot.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:19 Anna Ross Davies
    11:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse is long in frame. Perhaps Emily is placating!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:19 Anna Ross Davies
    11:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse looked like a lama chewing a wasp in the halt. Everyone saw his teeth! Got going now!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:18 Anna Ross Davies
    11:18
    [Comment From JaneJane: ] 

    Such a distraction this morning, when I have so much to do…sigh!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:18 Jane
    11:18
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:18 
    11:17
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Emily Galbraith and Timing

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:17 H&H Carol
    11:17
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ludwig scores 53.2

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:17 Anna Ross Davies
    11:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little bit more work on the changes will improve the marks. Ludwigs only 23 and horse is 11 so they have got plenty of time!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:16 Anna Ross Davies
    11:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Mistakes in 3rd and 4th changes.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:15 Anna Ross Davies
    11:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little problem in the 2nd change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:15 Anna Ross Davies
    11:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Maintaining a good solid rhythm throughout the canter work. Gaining him some 7s, but not 8s, a little stiff.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:14 Anna Ross Davies
    11:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very well balanced counter canter, correct flying change. Well done.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:14 Anna Ross Davies
    11:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter is correct but stilted, looks a bit wooden.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:14 Anna Ross Davies
    11:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice move off the canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:13 Anna Ross Davies
    11:13
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    That made me chuckle Anna…went to Sweden and back..lol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:13 Helen
    11:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looking relaxed in the ext walk

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:13 Anna Ross Davies
    11:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The collected walk was lacking collection but it was walk! 4-half-steps in rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:13 Anna Ross Davies
    11:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Judges split on this one 6s and 8s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:12 Anna Ross Davies
    11:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse has nice cadance

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:12 Anna Ross Davies
    11:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Enormous walk pirouette – went to Sweden and back!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:12 Anna Ross Davies
    11:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little bit of tension in the move off otherwise a solid start from movement 6,5 8 for shoulder-in right.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:12 Anna Ross Davies
    11:11
    H&H Carol: 

    It’s here guest. Just restarting after tea break

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:11 H&H Carol
    11:11
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    I can’t access your written commentary….whereis it please..?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:11 Guest
    11:11
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:11 
    11:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Ludwig and Alexander

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:11 H&H Carol
    11:10
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    WHY is equestrian sport always second rated….there are enough horse owners and riders in the UK to warrant FULL TV coverage IMHO…even red button would do…..

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:10 Guest
    11:10
    [Comment From TimTim: ] 

    Controversial maybe, but how often do we see the best test go forward to Saturday in 4th or 5th place, with a famous face in pole position? I just hope Francis can keep this lovely horse focused today – we will find out in half an hour!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:10 Tim
    11:07
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Oh dear…..there goes my English GCSE revision! 😀

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:07 Guest
    11:07
    H&H Carol: 

    Stick with us instead. We’ll bring you written commentary on each and every test.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:07 H&H Carol
    11:06
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    I know…ere does not seem to be one anywhaere very sadly….! WQHY??

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:06 Guest
    11:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Afraid this isn’t a live video stream. Sorry!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:05 H&H Carol
    11:05
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    ..wher’e the camera..??!! 🙁

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:05 Guest
    11:05
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    Similarly I can’t understand why BBC don’t bother to give any ‘red button’ coverage for the dressage phase

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:05 Laura
    11:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Controversial comment Tim!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:05 H&H Carol
    11:04
    [Comment From TimTim: ] 

    Will Francis Whittington manage to post the type of dressage score he so richly deserves? It’s about time a 4 star ground jury had the collective courage of its convictions to rank the best test ahead of the most famous face.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:04 Tim
    11:03
    H&H Carol: 

    I think it’s due to the BBC owning the viewing rights. Normally H&C have highlights on later. Sorry to hear you’re off games.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:03 H&H Carol
    11:03
    [Comment From LwLw: ] 

    Why can’t horse and country have it on their channel.. It would be so popular.. Another stuck luck glue on this great coverage.. Meant to be grooming tomorrow but broken 🙁

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:03 Lw
    11:02
    [Comment From DawnDawn: ] 

    Well done ladies fab commentary, certainly brightening up my working day !

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:02 Dawn
    11:01
    H&H Carol: 

    Hi Rowan. Good to have you with us!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:01 H&H Carol
    11:01
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Thanks Guest. Good luck with the revision!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:01 Anna Ross Davies
    11:01
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Brilliant and insightful commentary….Physics AS revision /Badminton live/ Physics A…Badminton!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:01 Guest
    11:00
    [Comment From RowanRowan: ] 

    It’s Guest (from NZ) again, sorry didn’t put name to comment before, thanks heaps H&H for this amazing service

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:00 Rowan
    11:00
    [Comment From MaggieMaggie: ] 

    Can go to bed (in Australasia 😉 ) happy knowing Toddy is in the lead

    Thursday May 8, 2014 11:00 Maggie
    10:58
    H&H Carol: 

    Hi Stephanie. Good to have you with us.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:58 H&H Carol
    10:58
    [Comment From StephanieStephanie: ] 

    Good morning from Maine!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:58 Stephanie
    10:57
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    You and me both Sophie! Thanks for the coverage Anna/H&H, great stuff 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:57 Laura
    10:56
    H&H Carol: 

    Stick with us Sallie. We’ll bring you every horse as it happens.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:56 H&H Carol
    10:56
    [Comment From SallieSallie: ] 

    No Tv coverage so thank you so much for this service!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:56 Sallie
    10:56
    [Comment From SophieSophie: ] 

    Not sure I’ll be getting much work done today…thanks for the great updates!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:56 Sophie
    10:54
    [Comment From SophieSophie: ] 

    Not sure I’ll be getting much work done today…thanks for the great updates!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:54 Sophie
    10:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad to have you with us Guest. Unfortunately we can only offer 6 options!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:53 H&H Carol
    10:52
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Not Australasia! New Zealand!!!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:52 Guest
    10:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    We’ve only see the one in a double bridle so far.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:52 Anna Ross Davies
    10:52
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    How many compete in the double bridle?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:52 Helen
    10:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Now it’s time for a teabreak. Next horse will be Alexander ridden by Ludwig Sveenerstall at 11:10.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:50 H&H Carol
    10:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clark scores 50.8pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:49 Anna Ross Davies
    10:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Just awaiting Clark’s score

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:49 Anna Ross Davies
    10:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely final flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:47 Anna Ross Davies
    10:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little tight but maintained counter canter, lovely flying change. If he could relax the horse’s neck a bit the marks would fly up. Stuck on 6s and 7s because of that.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:47 Anna Ross Davies
    10:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Knees up under his nose in the extended canter!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:46 Anna Ross Davies
    10:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely flying change. A little bit of tension in the neck is keeping this horse from achieveing absolutely top marks. Just a little too full of beans!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:46 Anna Ross Davies
    10:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    lovely canter half pass right, plenty of natural bounce and go

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:45 Anna Ross Davies
    10:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A bit fast in the ext walk.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:45 Anna Ross Davies
    10:44
    [Comment From DawnDawn: ] 

    Wish we could see this one he sounds amazing

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:44 Dawn
    10:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rein back is accurate but tense, head a litte high.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:44 Anna Ross Davies
    10:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very smart, just looks a little tense, Collected walk V quick and tense.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:44 Anna Ross Davies
    10:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Wouldn’t mind having this one for pure dressage!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:44 Anna Ross Davies
    10:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Finally we have a walk pirouette, which although a bit tense, does look like a pirouette. V V flashy ext trot, little tight in the neck.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:44 Anna Ross Davies
    10:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very ttractive horse. Flashy medium trot. Hope hes saved something for ext. Horse is looking a little on edge. Lovely half pass best we have seen.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:43 Anna Ross Davies
    10:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse looks quite flashy going around the edge. in a double bridle

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:42 Anna Ross Davies
    10:41
    H&H Carol: 

    This pair are based just a few miles from Badminton and finished 27th here last year — when Universe was unlucky to be upset by a rearing horse just before his dressage test — before going on to take 10th at Pau.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:41 H&H Carol
    10:41
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:41 
    10:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Clark Montgomery riding Universe

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:41 H&H Carol
    10:40
    H&H Carol: 

    Mark scores 40.7 which takes him into the lead!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:40 H&H Carol
    10:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse did some fabulous work but those unrequired changes are going to seriously affect the marks. Mark will be disappointed.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:39 Anna Ross Davies
    10:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    That is apity because this was a very good test until this point. Horse now looking tense. Lovely 4th flying change.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:39 Anna Ross Davies
    10:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very bold ext canter but horse changed. That was a risk that didn’t come off. 5s and 4s. Also changed in the counter canter. problems!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:38 Anna Ross Davies
    10:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Left half pass not so good, quarters leading and horse debating with Mark.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:37 Anna Ross Davies
    10:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    1st flying change looks good. lots of 8s for canterwork

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:37 Anna Ross Davies
    10:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very good test so far. Very attractive horse.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:37 Anna Ross Davies
    10:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Ext walk is correct but horse could have more overtrack.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:36 Anna Ross Davies
    10:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice square halt,very still. A litte quick but accurate in the rein back. Scoring some 9s. I think the halt could have been worth a 10.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:36 Anna Ross Davies
    10:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good balance in shoulder-in. Very uphill and steady in the contact. Getting some good marks

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:36 Anna Ross Davies
    10:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Really nice medium trot and shoulder-in. got slightly stuck in walk pirouette but better than many we have seen! Very nice trot ext.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:35 Anna Ross Davies
    10:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I know Mark is very keen to win and I wouldn’t bet against him! This horse is a good mover.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:35 Anna Ross Davies
    10:34
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:34 
    10:34
    H&H Carol: 

    Sir Mark Todd and NZB Campino in next

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:34 H&H Carol
    10:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Live scores at http://www.badminton-horse….

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:33 Anna Ross Davies
    10:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tim Price scores 50.0pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:33 Anna Ross Davies
    10:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Clarke Montgomery also going well in the warm-up

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:33 Anna Ross Davies
    10:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Our man in the warm up thinks Mark Todd wll give Pippa a run for the early lead…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:33 Anna Ross Davies
    10:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Horse went flying off after the final halt, so clearly Tim did a good job keeping a lid on that. I predict that horse will be in top 10 after dressage at 4-star at some point in the future.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:32 Anna Ross Davies
    10:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little short behind in the 3rd flying change. Pity. 4th test the horse did before the aid. he will have lost some marks in the later half of the test.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:32 Anna Ross Davies
    10:31
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse is very nice in the contact. Not an extravegant mover, but I’m impressed! But I’ve cursed his 2nd flying change! Whoops

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:31 Anna Ross Davies
    10:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice left canter half pass. Good job! Lovely trans to ext canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:30 Anna Ross Davies
    10:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A very nicely balanced counter canter, slightly tense flying change. Tim’s playing it slightly safe but its working

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:30 Anna Ross Davies
    10:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tim has a head tilt but the horse hasn’t so thats OK!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:30 Anna Ross Davies
    10:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good move off to canter.very steady in the canter. Good job in right half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:29 Anna Ross Davies
    10:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Relaxed in ext walk, could march a bit more.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:29 Anna Ross Davies
    10:29
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Unfortunately not quite square in the halt, therfore reinback not totally diagonal

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:29 Anna Ross Davies
    10:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    And the half pass baance was good. Good start apart from the walk pirouette. Solid test

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:28 Anna Ross Davies
    10:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looks nice and steady in trot shoulder-in

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:28 Anna Ross Davies
    10:28
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    pirouette didn’t come off, got stuck behind. Think there should be a prize for best walk pirouette!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:28 Anna Ross Davies
    10:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good rhythm in shoulder-in, nice flow in half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:27 Anna Ross Davies
    10:27
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very attractive horse. Could have more expression in med trot but good rhythm and balance.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:27 Anna Ross Davies
    10:26
    [Comment From MaggieBMaggieB: ] 

    GO KIWI

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:26 MaggieB
    10:26
    H&H Carol: 

    This horse comes to his first Badminton after finishing 30th at Pau last year, in a season when he was also 13th at Blenheim CCI3* and ninth at Saumur CCI3*.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:26 H&H Carol
    10:26
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:26 
    10:26
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Tim Price riding Ringwood Sky Boy

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:26 H&H Carol
    10:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bill Levett scored 47.8

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:25 Anna Ross Davies
    10:25
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Andrew scores 6s for impulsion and 8s for riding. Scores 44.7

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:25 Anna Ross Davies
    10:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    3rd flying change corrct but neck too much to left, 4th flying change correct. Very solid correctly ridden test, but without being brilliant. Should be competitive.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:23 Anna Ross Davies
    10:23
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    2nd flying change was good.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:23 Anna Ross Davies
    10:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Andrew isn’t giving away any marks. Totally accurate. Horse enjoying the ext canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:22 Anna Ross Davies
    10:22
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Canter half pass rhythm was fine, bit unsteady in contact. Some smal discussions in the contact. Looks better in left than right canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:22 Anna Ross Davies
    10:21
    [Comment From jackiejackie: ] 

    Cape Verde watching with interest

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:21 jackie
    10:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bit crooked into canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:21 Anna Ross Davies
    10:21
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    square halt, good rein back. Andrew is niggling at the horse with his leg in ext walk. It is POURING with rein and horse doesn’t want to take nose forward in ext walk. i don’t blame him!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:21 Anna Ross Davies
    10:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The movements are very accurate but could do with more expression.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:20 Anna Ross Davies
    10:20
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse needs to be a bit more expressive for higher marks. The weather is deteriroating.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:20 Anna Ross Davies
    10:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Angle good in shoulder-in / half pass but lacking some expression. Stuck in pirouette and too big. Looks a little dull in the trot ext.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:19 Anna Ross Davies
    10:19
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Entry was OK, first medium trot not as expressive as some.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:19 Anna Ross Davies
    10:18
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    No score for Bil yet.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:18 Anna Ross Davies
    10:18
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Gorgeous quimbo

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:18 Helen
    10:17
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:17 
    10:17
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Andrew Nicholson with the super smart Quimbo.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:17 H&H Carol
    10:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bill looks pleased with that. Giving the judge at B a big smile on the way out.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:16 Anna Ross Davies
    10:16
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    i think this horse has a very good test in it and has done a nice job today. A bit more jump in the canter would improve all the canter marks.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:16 Anna Ross Davies
    10:15
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice flying change, on the aid. 3rd flying change slightly crooked by clean, same for 4th.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:15 Anna Ross Davies
    10:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Just a little tension in the hind leg in the canter half pass. Boldest ext canter we’ve seen so far earning 3 x 8s

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:14 Anna Ross Davies
    10:14
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    New Zealand

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:14 Guest
    10:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    good rhythm in the counter canter and a nice flying change. good job so far. Very solid work

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:14 Anna Ross Davies
    10:14
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good rhythm in the half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:14 Anna Ross Davies
    10:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice move off into canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:13 Anna Ross Davies
    10:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Relaxed in the extended but horse wants to scratch his leg! Not ideal!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:13 Anna Ross Davies
    10:13
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Halt not quite square. rein back accurate but small steps

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:13 Anna Ross Davies
    10:12
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    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:12 
    10:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The horse is tilting a little in left shoulder-in, but generally smart trot work.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:12 Anna Ross Davies
    10:12
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another too big pirouette. I think everyone in the warm-up need to practise their pirouettes!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:12 Anna Ross Davies
    10:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good angle in the shoulder-in, but horse was tilting his head. Well positioned half pass. Going well.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:11 Anna Ross Davies
    10:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very well balanced medium trot. Best we’ve seen so far.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:11 Anna Ross Davies
    10:11
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Blll is looking very focused! Good entry.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:11 Anna Ross Davies
    10:10
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:10 
    10:10
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tim Prince’s horse and Mark Todd’s horse are both reported to be looking very smart in the warm-up

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:10 Anna Ross Davies
    10:09
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Billy Levett riding Silk Stone an attractive grey

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:09 H&H Carol
    10:09
    H&H Carol: 

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    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:09 H&H Carol
    10:09
    H&H Carol: 

    Score for Tom and Dry Old Party is 57.8pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:09 H&H Carol
    10:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    The last 2 flying changes have come off well. Pity about the start, Tom rode the canter work very well. Tom doesn’t look surprised.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:07 Anna Ross Davies
    10:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Live scores at http://www.badminton-horse….

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:07 Anna Ross Davies
    10:07
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice flying change. This test is getting better as it goes on.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:07 Anna Ross Davies
    10:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicola Wilson scored 50.7

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:06 Anna Ross Davies
    10:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    earning some 7s for the canter work

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:06 Anna Ross Davies
    10:06
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Got the flying change. Well done Tom!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:06 Anna Ross Davies
    10:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Bends varying in right canter half pass.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:05 Anna Ross Davies
    10:05
    [Comment From AmandaAmanda: ] 

    My daughter’s exracer cantered up the centre line at novice in the PC Area comp last year, glad to know it’s not just her!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:05 Amanda
    10:05
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Stayed relaxed in the ext walk and moved off nicely into canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:05 Anna Ross Davies
    10:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Left a leg in the halt but obedient 5 steps in rein back

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:04 Anna Ross Davies
    10:04
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Not enough angle in the shoulder-in and quarters leading in half pass. not a great start – the horse is tense and not quite on the aids.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:04 Anna Ross Davies
    10:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good rhythm maintained in shoulder-in and half pass. I think these riders need to practise their walk priouettes, cantered again in ext trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:03 Anna Ross Davies
    10:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    That earnt Tom 4 ,4 ,2

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:03 Anna Ross Davies
    10:03
    [Comment From BeckBeck: ] 

    All my family heading up today but I have an exam tomorrow, speeding up all the way straight after it!! Lovely commentary to keep me going whilst I’m revising. Fantastic.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:03 Beck
    10:03
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good entry but sadly cantering – a lot – in the medium trot

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:03 Anna Ross Davies
    10:02
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Dry old Party is flying the flag for ex-racehorses. It’s not a very dary party here today though.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:02 Anna Ross Davies
    10:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Tom, who turns 23 on cross-country day, is a former pony and young rider team gold medallist. This pair were 19th here on their debut last year and at their first Burghley in 2011. Tom had a fall at the Planet fence at Burghley 2013 — despite trying valiantly to hang on — before finishing the season with 11th at Pau.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:02 H&H Carol
    10:02
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:02 
    10:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Tom McEwen and Dry Old Party. Smiling broadly at all the judges.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:02 H&H Carol
    10:00
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Slid into the last halt, but ended up very square! I think that was a very promising test. May not get a great score today but has a good test in her in the future.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 10:00 Anna Ross Davies
    9:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice 3rd flying change and muddle in the last one. Some riders are suffering from ‘last-change-itis’.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:59 Anna Ross Davies
    9:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Thanks Angie. Glad you think so!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:59 Anna Ross Davies
    9:59
    [Comment From AngieAngie: ] 

    This commentary is amazing!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:59 Angie
    9:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    2nd flying change a little sticky but clean

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:59 Anna Ross Davies
    9:59
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    super pleased to have your commentary to make the work day go faster, thanks!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:59 Guest
    9:59
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nicola is working quite hard but it’s coming off. Needed to go forward more in the ext canter.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:59 Anna Ross Davies
    9:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little stiff in the left canter half pass, tending on to forehand.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:58 Anna Ross Davies
    9:58
    [Comment From LuceLuce: ] 

    Hello Anna fabulous to have you and your team bringing us dressage live thank you

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:58 Luce
    9:58
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good canter move off. Nicola correcting the horse’s loss of attention, but it’s all coming off.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:58 Anna Ross Davies
    9:57
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Hello from Tenerife…my boyfriend is now concerned he has lost me for 4 days…

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:57 Guest
    9:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Looks more relaxed in the ext walk. No problems there.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:57 Anna Ross Davies
    9:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Parked rather than halted!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:57 Anna Ross Davies
    9:57
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    No enough angle in the shoulder-in on the centre line. This horse looks a little bit green at this level but definitely one for the future. This is this horse’s first 4-star.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:57 Anna Ross Davies
    9:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Rather large walk pirouette. Lovely ext trot. Very good.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:56 Anna Ross Davies
    9:56
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Little spook in the corner after the entry, quickly recvoered so it didn’t affect the medium trot. Slight lose of positon in the shoulder-in. Horse is a bit ‘looky’

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:56 Anna Ross Davies
    9:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Yes it is.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:55 H&H Carol
    9:55
    [Comment From ktkt: ] 

    Is this PIppa’s horse 1st 4*?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:55 kt
    9:55
    [Comment From jackiejackie: ] 

    Go Nicola and Annie Clover

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:55 jackie
    9:55
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think if you get on well with a mare they will give you everything. if not, then you won’t get a lot!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:55 Anna Ross Davies
    9:54
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Another nice mare.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:54 Anna Ross Davies
    9:54
    H&H Carol: 

    This is a smart mare who has been successful throughout her career so far and who is having her first four-star start. Her best results include fifth at Bramham CCI3* last year and a recent seventh at Belton CIC3*.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:54 H&H Carol
    9:54
    [Comment From FatSamstrikesagainFatSamstrikesagain: ] 

    Thanks for the coverage! Cheers up working in the library all weekend!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:54 FatSamstrikesagain
    9:54
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:54 
    9:53
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Wow! Amazing from Pippa even with those mistakes, great start to her Badminton!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:53 Alex
    9:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Nicola Wilson and Annie Clover

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:53 H&H Carol
    9:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Pippa scores 42.5.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:53 H&H Carol
    9:53
    [Comment From DawnDawn: ] 

    Great service and who can tell we’re not actually working. Thanks guys have a great day even if it’s damp!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:53 Dawn
    9:53
    [Comment From DawnDawn: ] 

    Go Pippa

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:53 Dawn
    9:52
    H&H Carol: 

    Judges are Martin Plewa at C, Anne-Marie Taylor at H and Andrew Bennie at B

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:52 H&H Carol
    9:52
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Who are the judges please?

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:52 Jess
    9:52
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good test. I think Pippa should be happy with that.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:52 Anna Ross Davies
    9:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Lovely 3rd flying change. And the 4th ws clean but slightly swinging. this has been a good test which should score well.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:51 Anna Ross Davies
    9:51
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Extended canter a tad conservative. Perhaps could have asked for more. much better 2nd flying change. Ridden very forward.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:51 Anna Ross Davies
    9:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice crossing in the half passes.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:50 Anna Ross Davies
    9:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Jumped together behind in the flying change. Small mistake there.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:50 Anna Ross Davies
    9:50
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice relaxed walk and good canter depart. Good canter half pass. Horse is looking relaxed and cheerful. Keeps pricking his ears at the judge at C!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:50 Anna Ross Davies
    9:49
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    I think Pippa wil be enjoying this more than the first 2 riders.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:49 Anna Ross Davies
    9:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good quality in the shoulder-in halfpasses. Judge at B doesn’t appear so keen on this partnership. nice rein back in good diagonals

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:48 Anna Ross Davies
    9:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    As a result of loss of balance he broke at the start of walk pirouette. Difficult to ride ext trot so soon after walk pirouette

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:48 Anna Ross Davies
    9:48
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pirouette not the best. Quarters went in too much and he jackknifed

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:48 Anna Ross Davies
    9:47
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Crikey – if that ride made it look like William was working hard – Imagine how hard it would look if us mere mortals were riding!!!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:47 Guest
    9:47
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Very nice entry. earning her a 9 from one of the judges. Medium trot a little high and out behind but good rhythm. This horse has got a big striide and looks quite impressive

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:47 Anna Ross Davies
    9:47
    [Comment From LauraLaura: ] 

    Good luck Pippa 🙂

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:47 Laura
    9:46
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:46 
    9:46
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Pippa is sporting 2 numnahs. Is this her secret weapon we wonder. This horse is looking very fit and well.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:46 Anna Ross Davies
    9:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Next in is Pippa Funnell riding Billy Beware.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:46 H&H Carol
    9:45
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Wiliam Scores 53.8. Scores ranging 61.33, 62.00, 69.??

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:45 Anna Ross Davies
    9:44
    Dressage is underway at #MMBHT in “true horse trials weather” #wetwetwet @BHTRadio pic.twitter.com/5VdgsZZm1J
    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:44 e-Venting
    9:44
    [Comment From jenny lowjenny low: ] 

    How wonderful to follow live…from a too hot Dubai

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:44 jenny low
    9:44
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Last 2 flying changes were correct but not on the aids. William looks resigned raher than delighted!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:44 Anna Ross Davies
    9:43
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    It is raining and some horses drop their heads to get away from the rain so perhaps that’s why the horse’s head is a little low

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:43 Anna Ross Davies
    9:43
    [Comment From JayneJayne: ] 

    Good morning all, this is a fab service

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:43 Jayne
    9:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Judge at B appears to be marking higher than the other judges

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:42 Anna Ross Davies
    9:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Still a little low at the poll at times

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:42 Anna Ross Davies
    9:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Left half pass much better

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:42 Anna Ross Davies
    9:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Flying change was correct but not very extravegent

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:42 Anna Ross Davies
    9:42
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    William looks to be working quite hard!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:42 Anna Ross Davies
    9:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice canter move off. Balance looks better inthe canter. A bit of a ‘debate’ in the canter half pass re the bend!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:41 Anna Ross Davies
    9:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Cool Mountain looks relaxed in the extended walk but isn’t still to the contact

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:41 Anna Ross Davies
    9:41
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good square halt, and correct rein back and head bent to the left.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:41 Anna Ross Davies
    9:40
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Good morning Carol, following the action from the Blue Fin!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:40 Guest
    9:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Better in the left half pass

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:40 Anna Ross Davies
    9:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    This horse is getting a little overbent and on the forehand. Pool slightly low

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:40 Anna Ross Davies
    9:40
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little long and unsteady in the contact in the shoulder-in and half pass. Oh dear, things got a bit tense in the pirouette.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:40 Anna Ross Davies
    9:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Good rhythm in medium trot but could be more uphill

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:39 Anna Ross Davies
    9:39
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    William gave Cool Mountain a little reminder with his leg before entering

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:39 Anna Ross Davies
    9:38
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:38 
    9:38
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have William Fox-Pitt riding Cool Mountain.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:38 H&H Carol
    9:38
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Izzy scores 57.8pen

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:38 Anna Ross Davies
    9:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Early to say but judge at B appears to me marking more generously than the others.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:37 Anna Ross Davies
    9:37
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Our man in the warm up says Pippa and Billy Beware looking good

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:37 Anna Ross Davies
    9:36
    [Comment From AlexAlex: ] 

    Hello! Hope it’s not too cold and wet in your part of Glos, it’s foul over here!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:36 Alex
    9:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Irritatingly the horse looks very relaxed leaving the arena. I bet Izzy would like to start now!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:36 Anna Ross Davies
    9:36
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Small mistakes on both flying changes on the diagonal. Fair to say this horse hasn’t performed at her best, although Izzy rode well and made the most of the situation.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:36 Anna Ross Davies
    9:35
    Ooh the first horse in is called Matilda!! Got to root for that, haven’t I? #MMBHT
    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:35 The Mothership
    9:35
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A lovely 2nd flying change

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:35 Anna Ross Davies
    9:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    A little downhill in canter half pass. The weather is affecting this horse unfortunately

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:34 Anna Ross Davies
    9:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Inattentive in the flying change and 3 strides after the center line.

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:34 Anna Ross Davies
    9:34
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Nice canter half pass. Mare looks happier now she is in canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:34 Anna Ross Davies
    9:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    That wil affect that mark and the submission mark

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:33 Anna Ross Davies
    9:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Spoilt the ext walk as the horse tried to canter

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:33 Anna Ross Davies
    9:33
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    No realy immobility in the halt, which was in the wrong place two 3s and a 4. Pity as horse has a good walk, better now

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:33 Anna Ross Davies
    9:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Tiny istake at the start of shoulder-in. mistok aid for half pass. V tense in the walk unfortunately

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:32 Anna Ross Davies
    9:32
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Solid start from Izzy. Horse pushing out a bit in the medium and ext trots

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:32 Anna Ross Davies
    9:31
    H&H Carol

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:31 
    9:31
    H&H Carol: 

    First in we have Izzy Taylor with KBIS Briarlands Matilda

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:31 H&H Carol
    9:30
    Anna Ross Davies: 

    Hello everyone!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:30 Anna Ross Davies
    9:30
    H&H Carol: 

    The H&H Live team are joined by Dodson & Horrell ambassador Anna Ross Davies, who will be offering her expert opinion on every dressage test, as it happens. Hello Anna!

    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:30 H&H Carol
    9:30
    H&H Carol: 

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    Thursday May 8, 2014 9:30 H&H Carol
     
     

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