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H&H Live: Olympia Horse Show dressage


  • Replay the Olympia Horse Show dressage action from Monday 16 December and Tuesday 17 December with our free H&H Live service. H&H dressage editor Alice Collins and H&H web editor Carol Phillips provided live updates from the Reem Acra FEI World Cup dressage classes, supported by Horse & Hound, at the London International Horse Show.

    For those not familiar with H&H Live, it is an interactive written commentary service, which enables you to follow the action as it happens without refreshing the screen, plus post comments and questions of your own. It works on desktop, laptop and mobile devices. (NB: scroll down for the freestyle to music live report box)

    Olympia Horse Show dressage grand prix



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      Olympia Grand Prix (12/16/2013) 
    6:26



    6:26
    H&H Carol: 

    Hope to see you all tomorrow!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:26 H&H Carol
    6:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    See you all tomorrow for the freestyle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:25
    [Comment From GinaGina: ] 

    Thank you Carol and Alice, it’s been great to follow the class. Have a lovely evening!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:25 Gina
    6:25

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:25 
    6:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Valegro looking very calm as he comes in for the prize-giving.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Remember to buy H&H next week for our full Olympia report in all disciplines!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:23
    H&H Carol: 

    Yes it is.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:23 H&H Carol
    6:23
    [Comment From 123123: ] 

    When is Laura retiring alf, is it tomorrow?

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:23 123
    6:22

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:22 
    6:21
    H&H Carol: 

    The horses are coming in for the final presentations.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:21 H&H Carol
    6:20
    H&H Carol: 

    See you tomorrow Don Key!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:20 H&H Carol
    6:20
    [Comment From Don KeyDon Key: ] 

    Great live feed, I’ll be there tomorrow night! Thank you

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:20 Don Key
    6:20
    [Comment From Anne-LieAnne-Lie: ] 

    Thank you for reporting!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:20 Anne-Lie
    6:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Full live results at http://eventcontent.hippoonline.de/857/857online1ENG.htm?style=longines

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:19 H&H Carol
    6:19
    [Comment From Fonda DicksFonda Dicks: ] 

    Thank you, can we have the full placings please.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:19 Fonda Dicks
    6:19
    H&H Carol: 

    We posted it at the start of the live blog.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:19 H&H Carol
    6:19
    [Comment From EurodressageEurodressage: ] 

    can you tell the judges’ panel for the GP?

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:19 Eurodressage
    6:18
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad to hear that Susan. Scoreboard above.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:18 H&H Carol
    6:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Final placings:

    1 – Charlotte Dujardin on Valegro 84.851
    2 – Edward Gal on Glock’s Undercover 80.383
    3 – Danielle Heijkoop on Kingsley Siro 76.489
    4 – Nathalie su sayn-Wittgenstein on Digby 74.702
    5 – Michael Eilberg on Half Moon Delphi 74.106

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:17
    [Comment From SusanSusan: ] 

    Id like to thank all concerned, its been super ‘watching’ this. First time Ive used it but wont be the last. Thank you.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:17 Susan
    6:16
    [Comment From EeyoreEeyore: ] 

    Really enjoyed the commentary! Thanks all!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:16 Eeyore
    6:16
    [Comment From anneanne: ] 

    thank you, bril commwntary

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:16 anne
    6:16
    [Comment From Paul MioffPaul Mioff: ] 

    thank you so much for the live feed

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:16 Paul Mioff
    6:16
    H&H Carol: 

    We will be back tomorrow with our interactive service for the freestyle. We hope you will join us even if you are watching online too.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:16 H&H Carol
    6:14
    [Comment From sarahsarah: ] 

    great thank you

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:14 sarah
    6:14
    H&H Carol: 

    This service is bringing bought to you in association with Airowear.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:14 H&H Carol
    6:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Looking very relaxed as he leaves the arena.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:13
    H&H Carol: 

    So that’s our last rider today.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:13 H&H Carol
    6:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Nathalie finishes her test on Digby.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Clockwork final piaffe passage on the centreline.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:13
    H&H Carol: 

    We can hear the tannoy in the warm up, but it doesn’t disturb Digby.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:13 H&H Carol
    6:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Very correct one-times. The rhythm doesn’t alter from his regular canter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two-times straight as a die.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse probably knows this test perfectly so it’s testament to his train ability that he allows himself to be guided by his rider. Many riders believe it is time to change the Grand Prix, even if only by flipping it.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:10
    [Comment From LizLiz: ] 

    Thanks for the superb coverage

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:10 Liz
    6:09
    H&H Carol: 

    We don’t know I’m afraid. Hopefully they will.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:09 H&H Carol
    6:09
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Will they be showing Laura Tomlinson retiring alf tomorrow on tv on bbc?

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:09 Guest
    6:08
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    So exciting to have this livestream of comments! Thanks a lot!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:08 Guest
    6:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is not the most expressive on the circuit but he is very correct and willing.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:08
    [Comment From H2RH2R: ] 

    Digby retired from being a part of the Danish national team!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:08 H2R
    6:08
    H&H Carol: 

    Top 15 go through to the freestyle

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:08 H&H Carol
    6:07
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    how many go through to the freestyle?

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:07 Guest
    6:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is a home-bred son of Donnerhall and Nathalie is a princess who lives in a castle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:07
    [Comment From go go hollandgo go holland: ] 

    YESSS!! She did it!! Danielle Heijkoop and Kingsley Siro!! TROTSs!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:07 go go holland
    6:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Natalie’s ride Digby retired from major shows at the Euros this summer – she obviously doesn’t think Olympia is that major!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:07
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    I thought Digby had retired.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:07 Guest
    6:06
    [Comment From EmmaEmma: ] 

    Charlotte still in the lead!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:06 Emma
    6:05
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    YESSS!! She did it!! Danielle Heijkoop and super Kingsley Siro!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:05 Koen
    6:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Scores up to 79.5 for Danielle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Last rider in is Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein riding Digby

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:05 H&H Carol
    6:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Danielle 76.383 prov and into 3rd.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter’s score: 69.213

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This looks to be a really high scoring test from Danielle Heijkoop.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Super expressive final medium trot.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pirouette right horse took over and was a little quick.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Afraid we don’t know why Anna isn’t competing.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:02 H&H Carol
    6:02
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Tiny pirouette left.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:02 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:02
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good bouncing one-time changes.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:02 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:02
    [Comment From LaurenLauren: ] 

    What happened to Anna and MK competing?

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:02 Lauren
    6:02
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good control and judgement of zigzag.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:02 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:01
    [Comment From go go hollandgo go holland: ] 

    danielle en sirooo!! go go go

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:01 go go holland
    6:01
    H&H Carol: 

    Top 15 go through to the freestyle tomorrow.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:01 H&H Carol
    6:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good straight two-times, this horse looks really confident in all the Grand Prix work.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:01
    [Comment From AbcAbc: ] 

    Sorry if you already told us,how many qualify for the freestyle?

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:01 Abc
    6:01
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    Yeah!! Now Danielle Heijkoop & Kingsley Siro!!! Super talented rider and trained by Anky van Grunsven!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:01 Koen
    6:01
    [Comment From ..danielle heijkoop en siro fan..danielle heijkoop en siro fan: ] 

    go go go danielle en siro!!!!!!!!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:01 ..danielle heijkoop en siro fan
    6:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Attractive uphill piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    6:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Crisp upwards transition from walk to passage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 6:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Danielle sits very much in Dutch style, lower leg in front of shoulder/hip line.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Danielle starts with great cadence and uphill balance. This horse is from same mould as Painted Black, Anky’s former gp horse, also by Gribaldi.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is Dutch dressage’s rising star, on another horse by Gribaldi.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:57
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    80.383 prov for Edward, 69.21 prov for Hans Peter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:57 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Danielle Heijkoop next in on Kingsley Siro.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter finishing on Glock’s Romanov.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The horse is settling now and Hans Peter would probably like to be able to start again.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Final piaffe probably the best he has done.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:54
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse has lovely reach and action with his forelegs but it is not matched by the hindlegs and there is a loss of rhythm and balance towards the end of the last extended trot.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:54 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Jumped together behind in middle and at end of one-times, the horse is not really listening to Hans Peter and would rather have a little gander about the arena.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Quarters swinging wildly into canter zigzag.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse does not have the most naturally active hindleg.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    So crooked into two-times it looked like he was half-passing. But the changes themselves are big and correct.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Wobbling all over the place in this second piaffe which Hans Peter does well to salvage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:52
    H&H Carol: 

    Thanks Sue!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:52 H&H Carol
    5:51
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    Fabulous live feed just like being there.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:51 Sue
    5:51
    H&H Carol: 

    Live scores at http://eventcontent.hippoonline.de/857/857online1ENG.htm?style=longines

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:51 H&H Carol
    5:51
    [Comment From SeagullSeagull: ] 

    Just come back, seem to have lost the scores at the bottom of the page, is there somewhere we can see the score so far?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:51 Seagull
    5:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter is going to have to work hard to keep a lid on this walk, which has become extremely brittle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Behind the vertical to right, above bit to left. Extremely inattentive in half/rein-back, something obviously caught his eye.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:50
    [Comment From EurodressageEurodressage: ] 

    crockery is typical for any indoor show 😉 especially on the first day of competition.. mechelen, Den Bosch.. it happens everywhere

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:50 Eurodressage
    5:50
    [Comment From LaurenLauren: ] 

    Real shame no live pics 🙁 can’t wait for freestyle Tomo!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:50 Lauren
    5:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Just 2 more riders after Hans Peter…

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:50 H&H Carol
    5:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big reaching expressive half-passes, but horse dropping behind the vertical.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter rides the leggy Rohdiamant stallion Glock’s Romanov, who Edward rode briefly before Hans Peter took over the reins. He used to be a breeding stallion at the Blue Hors Stud in Denmark.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:49
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    got to go big thanks to Alice and Carol

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:49 Tracey
    5:49
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    Now Hans-Peter!! Good Luck!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:49 Koen
    5:49
    H&H Carol: 

    I am sure they are doing their best.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:49 H&H Carol
    5:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Battery is dying, will be transferring to iPhone in a minute so please forgive typos and there will be no more pics!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:48
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    The rattling crockery happens every year at Olympia. No-one seems to have thought of asking the catering staff to keep the decibels down…

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:48 Guest
    5:48
    [Comment From ELSKEELSKE: ] 

    now hans peter minderhoud!!!! go go go hans peter!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:48 ELSKE
    5:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    80.298% for Edward, provisionally.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:47
    [Comment From HannahHannah: ] 

    Well done Charlotte and Valegro!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:47 Hannah
    5:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice

    Hans Peter Minderhoud riding Glock’s Romanov
    Monday December 16, 2013 5:47 
    5:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Next up is Edward Gal’s partner, Hans Peter Minderhoud on Glock’s Romanov.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:47
    [Comment From EurodressageEurodressage: ] 

    I wonder what the scores will be for that non-passage!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:47 Eurodressage
    5:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Charlotte’s score is confirmed at 84.851%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Edward salutes the crowd which shows their appreciation

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:46 H&H Carol
    5:46
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Edward Gal finishes his test on Glock’s Undercover.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:46 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:46
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Final piaffe is regular but horse anticipates at X and Edward has to re-establish the piaffe before moving into the final passage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:46 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:46
    H&H Carol: 

    It’s being moved around the hospitality boxes

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:46 H&H Carol
    5:45
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Where’s all this rattling crockery coming from!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:45 Guest
    5:45
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Tiny pirouettes, but lacking some grace.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:45 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice

    Edward Gal riding Glock’s Undercover
    Monday December 16, 2013 5:44 
    5:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One-time changes more correct, but again finish well short of the end of the diagonal.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    His zigzag finishes well short of C because he has a lot of crossing but his canter is less forward than most.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:43
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    Coming up Danielle and Kingsley Siro! Siro is the master in the Piaffe and Passage! With Undercover course! 😉

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:43 Koen
    5:43
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bold extended canter helped by rattling crockery, but Edward doesn’t dare let the neck out so it’s all legs.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:43 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:43
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Not enough ground cover in the two-time changes, which start and finish well before the ends of the diagonal.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:43 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:42
    H&H Carol: 

    This horse gets incredible height in the piaffe

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:42 H&H Carol
    5:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Nose blowing in the passage/piaffe, but incredible power in the piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:41
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Edward sitting very very still in the collected walk.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:41
    [Comment From JanineJanine: ] 

    yeah go Edward – from South Africa

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 Janine
    5:41
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    Edward knows to convert to the world! Yet again Great rider!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 Koen
    5:41
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    More relaxed in walk than I feared Glock’s undercover would be, after a slightly frantic start to the test.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:41
    [Comment From VickiVicki: ] 

    Love Edward!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 Vicki
    5:41
    H&H Carol: 

    TV listings for UK https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/watch-olympia-horse-show-on-tv-olympia-2012-tv-listings/

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 H&H Carol
    5:41
    [Comment From MartaMarta: ] 

    Do you know if there is any free tv internet where to see the competition besides FEI tv?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 Marta
    5:41
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Rides the passage incredibly slowly which almost makes it look like a very forward piaffe – but in contrast the piaffe is absolutely on the spot.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:41 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Tension through the rein-back and Edward has his hands full – this horse is raring to go.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:40
    [Comment From ELSKEELSKE: ] 

    GO GO GO EDWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:40 ELSKE
    5:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Edward is incredibly skilled at building horses’ trots from relatively plain basic paces to phenomenal activity during the test.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    No immobility in the first halt so Edward cuts his losses and moves off straightaway.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:39
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    Now Edward!!!! The best rider of the world!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:39 Koen
    5:39
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    Go Edward!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:39 Koen
    5:38
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Will they get the world record tomorrow to complete the set??

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:38 Helen
    5:38
    H&H Carol: 

    We have heard a little blood was found on one of her spurs but not confirmed officially

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:38 H&H Carol
    5:38
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Glock’s Undercover is by Ferro, out of a Donnerhall mare.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:38 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:37
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Do you know why Kate Dwyer is now showing as disqualified?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:37 Guest
    5:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Charlotte – 84.894% provisional score – scores from 82-87% from the different judges. She’s into the lead by about 10%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:37
    [Comment From CarlaCarla: ] 

    what is Charlotte’s prov score?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:37 Carla
    5:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Now we have Dutch darling Edward Gal riding his Olympic and European horse Glock’s Undercover.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Four more to go until the end.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:36
    [Comment From SamSam: ] 

    WOOOO WELL DONE CHARLOTTE AND VALEGRO!!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:36 Sam
    5:36
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    what a fab boy

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:36 Tracey
    5:36
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    …and breathe! sounded fab wish i could of been there to see it

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:36 Guest
    5:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Axis TSF goes third on 72.021%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Amazing to think it was only the year before last that Charlotte rode her first ever grand prix.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:35
    [Comment From SamSam: ] 

    Fabulous horse with fabulous extension!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:35 Sam
    5:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Incredible height and regularity in the final passage, into a still square halt despite wild clapping. Walking out relaxed on a long rein.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Fantastic. The crowd is going wild!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:35 H&H Carol
    5:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Last extended trot is bouncy and active – Valegro’s knees almost come up to his nose.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:34
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    keep posting !!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:34 Tracey
    5:33
    [Comment From SamSam: ] 

    I’m sure her score will be fantastic

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:33 Sam
    5:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Superb control and elevation of the forehand with lightness.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the pirouettes now.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Superb one-time changes, big and uphill and balanced.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:33
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    glad to see valegros still enthusiastic tho

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:33 Tracey
    5:32
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Valegro is amazing, so is Charlotte!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:32 Jess
    5:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Second piaffe is on the spot but lacks a little jump on the way out compared to what Valegro is capable of. Mistake into the canter with the passage getting bigger and bigger before Charlotte eventually sorted it – this will not be a world record score.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:32
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    hold breath for changes

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:32 Tracey
    5:31
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Sounds like someone rattled a tray of crockery during Charlotte’s walk, but Valegro seemed not to notice or Charlotte covered it very well.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:31 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:31
    [Comment From Paul MioffPaul Mioff: ] 

    Charlotte is amazing. Keep it up!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:31 Paul Mioff
    5:31
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Wcan barely sit still with excitement!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:31 Guest
    5:31
    [Comment From emmy de jeuemmy de jeu: ] 

    Eurodressage: me too!!! Come over to see them once they’re safe and healthy on the ground;-))

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:31 emmy de jeu
    5:30
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    I love her hat. Come on Charlotte and Blueberry, show them how to do it

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:30 Jess
    5:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the first passage and first piaffe, clean, rhythmical, uphill.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:30
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    whoop whoop! come on charlotte…thata boy Valegro!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:30 Guest
    5:30
    [Comment From smallbutmightysmallbutmighty: ] 

    Blueberry’s lucky to have Charlotte 😉

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:30 smallbutmighty
    5:30
    [Comment From LouiseLouise: ] 

    So wish I was there to watch this combination. They are mind blowing!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:30 Louise
    5:30
    H&H Carol: 

    Charlotte is wearing her stylish Charles Owen hat.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:30 H&H Carol
    5:29
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Charlotte presents this horse in such an incredible, uphill, happy balance and keeps all the expression through the half-pass. Fluid change of bend at B.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:29 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:29
    [Comment From LouiseLouise: ] 

    Holding my breath.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:29 Louise
    5:29
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    he is very lucky to have her!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:29 Guest
    5:29
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Extended trot looks great but we are seeing it from behind.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:29 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:29
    H&H Carol: 

    People using flash photography in the crowd. Naughty!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:29 H&H Carol
    5:28
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Super square and immobile first halt.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:28 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:28
    [Comment From EllaElla: ] 

    She’s very lucky to have him

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:28 Ella
    5:28
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Charlotte didn’t do any warm-up shows for this after the Europeans because she knows Valegro has the rideability to come in her and listen to her.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:28 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:28
    [Comment From EllaElla: ] 

    WOOO GO CHARLOTTE!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:28 Ella
    5:28
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    go Charlotte go

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:28 Tracey
    5:27
    [Comment From EurodressageEurodressage: ] 

    Emmy: can’t wait to see Sisther’s babies. That will be SOO exciting !! Grand Prix blood through all the generations 🙂

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:27 Eurodressage
    5:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice

    Charlotte Dujardin riding Valegro
    Monday December 16, 2013 5:27 
    5:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro are in the house.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:27
    [Comment From MelMel: ] 

    Come on Charlotte & Blueberry!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:27 Mel
    5:27
    [Comment From JamieJamie: ] 

    I’m sure Charlotte will do us proud, she always does…!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:27 Jamie
    5:27
    [Comment From KatKat: ] 

    Love the comment about Gribaldi mates – mine is exactly the same!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:27 Kat
    5:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Confirmed for Simon Missiaen 68.872%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:25
    [Comment From GemmaGemma: ] 

    Nearly time for Charlotte!!! SO EXCITED! GO CHARLOTTE AND VALEGRO!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:25 Gemma
    5:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The black stallion is a Trakehner by Sixtus and he stands stock still in the final halt as the applause ripples round.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Terhi comes to the final centreline – no major mistakes in this test and the horse still looks full of running.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We’ve heard Kate Dwyer was eliminated for having a small amount of blood on one of her spurs, but this is yet to be confirmed.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice

    Finland’s Terhi Stegars riding Axis TSF
    Monday December 16, 2013 5:23 
    5:23
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Have you got a picture of this combination?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:23 Guest
    5:23
    [Comment From emmy de jeuemmy de jeu: ] 

    lovely to hear Sisther de Jeu mentioned.. I have such fond memories of her ride at Olympia! she is now one happy mom with 5 embryos on the way;-))

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:23 emmy de jeu
    5:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big reaching two-time changes filling the diagonal straight towards us – they looked of good quality.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    A very difficult transition from walk to passage because these horses begin to know the test and anticipate – a delicate balance for the rider to put on enough of an aid to get passage but not so much the horse explodes out of the blocks.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    And a clear difference in frame and stride length between extended and collected walk.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good relaxation through the walk.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    At their last CDI this pair scored 72% in the grand prix – that was in Paris earlier this month.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:21
    [Comment From NatalieNatalie: ] 

    Ahh can’t wait for Charlotte and Blueberry, come on Charlotte!!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:21 Natalie
    5:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Yes first unfortunate autocorrect on the iPhone!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:20 H&H Carol
    5:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Smooth and relaxed start to this test – another competitor wearing a crash hat.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:20
    [Comment From JaneJane: ] 

    Axis TSF!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:20 Jane
    5:18
    [Comment From EurodressageEurodressage: ] 

    Vradin piaffes and passages EXACTLY the same way as Sisther.. regular, but no weight on the hindleg!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:18 Eurodressage
    5:18
    H&H Carol: 

    That rider is Terhi Stegars riding Axis TSF for Finland

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:18 H&H Carol
    5:17
    H&H Carol: 

    One more before Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro…

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:17 H&H Carol
    5:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Simon Missiaen finishing on Vradin.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This reminds us of Edward Gal’s former ride Sisther De Jeu, who was also a Gribaldi daughter and feisty with it.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Small neat pirouette to the left. This horse is growing in confidence as the test progresses.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Clean one-time changes but the horse’s ability to push off the ground with her hindleg sometimes pushes her onto the forehand.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bold extended canter from Vradin.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bold extended canter from Vradin, under Belgium’s Simon Missiaen.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:14
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    Well done Michael. Super mare !!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:14 Sue
    5:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big two-time changes which were clean, but the changes to the right tracked to the right.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:14
    [Comment From NatalieNatalie: ] 

    Well done Michael and Half Moon Delphi. Fantastic combination with a lot of talent.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:14 Natalie
    5:13
    [Comment From EeyoreEeyore: ] 

    Oh how disappointing for Kate Dwyer! I wonder what happened?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:13 Eeyore
    5:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    It probably felt like sitting on something rather explosive, but the horse’s keenness to get on with the job means she then shows really good piaffe passage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:13
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Well done Michael super result.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:13 Guest
    5:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Walk is fragile at the end.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Simon has done a good job to relax this horse – she is looking more confident in this walk section.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:12
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Well done Michael – the future of team looks promising and that’s before we see Farouche at this level – spine tingling!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:12 Helen
    5:12
    [Comment From CharlotteCharlotte: ] 

    Fantastic Michael! Well done!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:12 Charlotte
    5:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    However, Simon had big problems in his first halt, which wasn’t established and will be costly. This little mare is only 11yo and she is by Gribaldi, many of whose offspring are notoriously hot.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Unfortunately we haven’t heard but we will try to find out.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:11 H&H Carol
    5:11
    [Comment From ChloeChloe: ] 

    Sorry I missed it if you’ve already said, but why was Kate Dwyer eliminated?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:11 Chloe
    5:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Simon has started – Michael’s prov score was announced just before he went in but the crowd were good and didn’t react and upset the horse.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:11
    [Comment From janejane: ] 

    Fantastic news – so pleased for Michael

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:11 jane
    5:11
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    wow go Michael

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:11 Tracey
    5:11
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    I need a ‘LIKE’ button! Well done Michael! 🙂

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:11 Guest
    5:10
    [Comment From VickiVicki: ] 

    So pleased for Michael!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:10 Vicki
    5:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    74.298% prov score for Michael Eilberg and into the lead. Yay!

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:10
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Simon Missiaen riding Vradin

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:10 H&H Carol
    5:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    That puts Carl ahead of Hayley Beresford in fourth.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:09
    H&H Carol: 

    Great test. Michael briefly has his hands full as the crowd show their appreciation.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:09 H&H Carol
    5:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Confirmed score for Carl Hester 69.894%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The mare leaps forward with all four feet as people clap after a super finish. Really well ridden.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    FInal centre line for Michael Eilberg – lots of marks to be gained her for an expressive, consistent horse like Half Moon Delphi.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:08
    H&H Carol: 

    This test is so much more relaxed and polished than when they were here last year.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:08 H&H Carol
    5:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Michael just lifts his hands to encourage the mares nose out and forward and stop her dropping behind the vertical.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Tiny and extremely well controlled first pirouette.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good one-time changes for Michael Eilberg – clean, well placed and expressive.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:05
    H&H Carol: 

    5.27pm for Charlotte and Valegro

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:05 H&H Carol
    5:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    More nose blowing in second piaffe, which keeps Michael’s hands full.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:05
    [Comment From CharlotteCharlotte: ] 

    What time is Charlotte and Blueberry on?

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:05 Charlotte
    5:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Blowing her nose again in the piaffe

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:05 H&H Carol
    5:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This mare is by the prolific British-owned stallion Dimaggio. She has a three-year-old sister who is not grey and will compete in four-year-old classes next year.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She blew her nose coming out of the first piaffe, which slightly complicated things for Michael for the transition.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Top 15 will go through to the freestyle tomorrow.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:04 H&H Carol
    5:04
    [Comment From VickiVicki: ] 

    Can u tell me what is needed to qualify, plz

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:04 Vicki
    5:04
    [Comment From CharlotteCharlotte: ] 

    Glad to see him wearing a helmet

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:04 Charlotte
    5:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the first passage, one of this horse’s real highlights.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Michael is one of the few riders who still has his horse’s tail plaited.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:03
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    thats good then to make music am glad about that

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 Tracey
    5:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice

    Michael Eilberg riding Half Moon Delphi
    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 
    5:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Today she is looking concentrated, listening to Michael with soft floppy ears.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:03
    [Comment From DaniellaDaniella: ] 

    Love this mare.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 Daniella
    5:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Michael is wearing a helmet

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 H&H Carol
    5:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Delphi looks pretty settled – this is a very difficult show for Michael with this sensitive mare as she finds the intimate warm-up challenging.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:02
    [Comment From DaniellaDaniella: ] 

    GO ON MICHAEL! and such a shame for Carl but glad he will qualify for the freestyle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:02 Daniella
    5:02
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is Michael’s European Champs horse – she really had to step up to the plate after the withdrawal of Mistral Hojris.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:02 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:02
    H&H Carol: 

    We believe so

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:02 H&H Carol
    5:02
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    is this his first time at Olympia? Its such a massive atmosphere there will be tension if he isnt experienced there (Bruno – not CarL lol)

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:02 Helen
    5:02
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    thanks Alice and Carol keep up the great commentary

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:02 Tracey
    5:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Not their best score but enough to qualify for the music.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:01
    H&H Carol: 

    Now it’s Michael Eilberg with the lovely great mare Half Moon Delphi

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:01 H&H Carol
    5:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    69.617% prov score for Carl Hester.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    5:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Marc Boblet confirmed at 72.511%. He leads.

    Monday December 16, 2013 5:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Having looked extremely laid back in the test, the horse is now lit up by the applause.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:59
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    oh dear shame

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:59 Tracey
    4:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl Hester finishing, final centreline passage was good, Carl just had to control some straightness issues in the piaffe at X.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:59
    [Comment From EurodressageEurodressage: ] 

    Must confess I’m disappointed there is still no live streaming of the GP this year… but this slightly makes up for it 😉 great feedback Alice&Carol

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:59 Eurodressage
    4:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Sorry our post re the one-times didn’t publish for some reason – he was badly jumping together behind in each change to the left.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Very smart first pirouette.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:57
    [Comment From DaniellaDaniella: ] 

    Rooting for you Carl!! Such a master of Dressage!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:57 Daniella
    4:57
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    goooo carl

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:57 Tracey
    4:57
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    yikes holding breath for walk know what its like

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:57 Tracey
    4:57
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Mistake in the middle of the two-time changes, the horse doesn’t look in front of Carl’s leg compared to previous tests.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:57 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:56
    H&H Carol: 

    My laptop battery has died so now posting via iPhone. Apologies in advance for any strange typos!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:56 H&H Carol
    4:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pretty fluent into and out of the second piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Slight mistake in the walk to passage where there was half a stride of canter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:55
    [Comment From EllaElla: ] 

    Its always nice to see horses relaxed in these kinds of atmospheres.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:55 Ella
    4:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Collected walk looking a little crispy (fragile).

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Very good consistency in the piaffe passage, Carl has ridden him with more power in this in previous tests, but sometimes the regularity is then compromised.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:54
    [Comment From LydiaLydia: ] 

    True talent.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:54 Lydia
    4:54
    H&H Carol: 

    Looks very relaxed.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:54 H&H Carol
    4:54
    [Comment From TraceyTracey: ] 

    is fine time relaxed ??

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:54 Tracey
    4:54
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Tripped and broke in the extended trot, a pity but an experienced rider like Carl will not let it affect subsequent movements.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:54 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:54
    H&H Carol: 

    Unfortunately not. Stick with us!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:54 H&H Carol
    4:54
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Is there TV coverage, this is driving me mad I want to watch! Lol

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:54 Guest
    4:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Some loss of expression in the half-pass, but the rhythm is consistent and the carriage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:53
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    The master at work!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:53 Helen
    4:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Seeing the extended trot from behind but it looks good.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:52
    [Comment From LydiaLydia: ] 

    Holding my breath!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:52 Lydia
    4:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl always presents his horses in such phenomenal balance.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lights are dimmed and it feels like real Olympia.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This pair are current British national champions. This horse is owned by Gemma Green, herself a professional dressage rider. Carl took over when Gemma was pregnant but gets on well with the horse – I think Gemma has decided not to take the horse back.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:52
    [Comment From AmyWAmyW: ] 

    Shame he’s not wearing his crash hat, but looking very smart!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:52 AmyW
    4:51
    [Comment From AmyWAmyW: ] 

    Good luck Carl and Fine Time.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:51 AmyW
    4:51
    H&H Carol: 

    Grand prix start list

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:51 H&H Carol
    4:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Whoops, double post!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:51
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    what time is Charlotte on?

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:51 Guest
    4:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl Hester riding in a top hat tonight.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl has chosen to ride in a top hat tonight.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:51
    [Comment From Lucy6985Lucy6985: ] 

    GOOD LUCK CARL!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:51 Lucy6985
    4:50
    H&H Carol

    Carl Hester riding Fine Time 13
    Monday December 16, 2013 4:50 
    4:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Here comes Carl Hester!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Here we go!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:50 H&H Carol
    4:50
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    And Edward & Hans Peter ofcourse!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:50 Koen
    4:49
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    Go Carl !!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:49 Sue
    4:49
    [Comment From KoenKoen: ] 

    I am for the Dutch Danielle Heijkoop

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:49 Koen
    4:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The likely non-qualifiers for tomorrow are Malin Hamilton, Roland Tong and Kate Dwyer.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:49
    [Comment From LydiaLydia: ] 

    Nearly time to start holding my breath again!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:49 Lydia
    4:49
    [Comment From RachelRachel: ] 

    Go Carl!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:49 Rachel
    4:49
    H&H Carol: 

    Yhe judges are retaking their seats.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:49 H&H Carol
    4:48
    H&H Carol: 

    Grand prix start list

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:48 H&H Carol
    4:48
    [Comment From KatieKatie: ] 

    So glad I’m home in time for Carl and Charlotte, and Michael of course!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:48 Katie
    4:48
    [Comment From SeagullSeagull: ] 

    Good Luck Carl !

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:48 Seagull
    4:48
    [Comment From jojo: ] 

    Show them how it’s done Carl!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:48 jo
    4:47
    [Comment From traceytracey: ] 

    ok am breathing for the moment

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:47 tracey
    4:47
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    This is SO much better than working! But I am working – honest

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:47 Helen
    4:47
    [Comment From back2thesaddleback2thesaddle: ] 

    I got to spend the morning with carl and the team this week preparing for this and saw him ride fine time and Charlotte on Valegro, just amazing.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:47 back2thesaddle
    4:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice

    Arena during break of grand prix
    Monday December 16, 2013 4:47 
    4:47
    H&H Carol: 

    No, there is no live stream available. Stick with us!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:47 H&H Carol
    4:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Here is a pic… but people are still coming in.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:47
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Is it possible to see the Grand Prix anywhere on a lifestream??

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:47 Guest
    4:46
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    How well attended now? Real shame that it’s at such a difficult time for many enthusiasts

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:46 Guest
    4:46
    [Comment From ShaneShane: ] 

    could be dangerous otherwise

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:46 Shane
    4:46
    [Comment From ShaneShane: ] 

    so breath ladies…

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:46 Shane
    4:46
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl’s time was wrongly listed as 1645, but his actual start time is 1651.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:46 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:45
    [Comment From LydiaLydia: ] 

    Good luck Carl, I’ll be holding my breath until the last halt!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:45 Lydia
    4:44
    [Comment From MeMe: ] 

    Good Luck Carl!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:44 Me
    4:44
    [Comment From HollyHolly: ] 

    Good luck Carl!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:44 Holly
    4:43
    [Comment From HollyHolly: ] 

    So excited to watch Carl, Charlotte and Michael.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:43 Holly
    4:43
    [Comment From traceytracey: ] 

    holding my breath already !!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:43 tracey
    4:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Back after the break.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:30
    H&H Carol: 

    Grand prix start list

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:30 H&H Carol
    4:29
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Marc Boblet 72.511% provisional and into the lead.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:29 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:28
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndal’s score is confirmed at 70.213%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:28 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:28
    H&H Carol: 

    First into the arena after the break will be Carl Hester riding Fine Time, so make sure you are logged on at 16.45 GMT to follow our live commentary of his test

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:28 H&H Carol
    4:28
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Marc is the last to go before the break.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:28 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Marc Boblet finishing his test, for France.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Looks like she is hardly touching the ground in the passage on the final centreline and shows really good regularity, but some tension coming out of the final piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good collection and consistency in the first pirouette, second one is extremely small.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big forward one-time changes from Noble Dream Concept Sol.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:26
    H&H Carol: 

    This horse looks to be a real worker – trying almost too hard to please the rider.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:26 H&H Carol
    4:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Huge changes in the two-times but the hindleg is so active the straightness is compromised.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Picks up the wrong lead into canter, I think – not too easy to see from this angle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lovely bouncy passage, this mare would be a stomach muscle workout to ride.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Ooops – you’re right Meg, apologies.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:23
    [Comment From MegMeg: ] 

    Dam sire of Woodlander Dornroschen….

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:23 Meg
    4:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Coming behind the vertical in the rein-back.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Super elevation and crossing in the trot half-pass.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse has real power and push.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Incredibly expressive trot out of the halt.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Marc Boblet rides an 11-year-old mare by Caprimond, who is the sire of Farouche’s mother, Woodlander Dornroschen. This is a hugely talented horse.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:21
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Go Team GBR – fantastic!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:21 Helen
    4:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Another one riding in a helmet

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:20 H&H Carol
    4:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Yes Helen, he is.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:20
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Does that mean Emile is through to the Music now??

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:20 Helen
    4:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Malin takes fifth at this stage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Grand prix start list

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:19 H&H Carol
    4:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Malin Hamilton from Sweden 67.702%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One more before the break.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:19
    H&H Carol

    France’s Marc Boblet riding Noble Dream Concept Sol
    Monday December 16, 2013 4:19 
    4:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Final pair before the break is Marc Boblet from France riding Noble Dream Concept Sol, one of 3 mares here at Olympia this year.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:19 H&H Carol
    4:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndal’s final halt is quite a bit short of the marker.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Apologies – poor typist here – been spelling Lyndal’s name wrong throughout! (H&H eventing ed Pippa typing…)

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pirouette extremely small and losing some clarity of the canter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndall is pleased with her one-times and pats the horse at the end – she rode thos really well.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndall sets off so smartly for her extended canter that the horse farts!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Expressive changes in the two-times but losing straightness towards the end.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:16
    [Comment From ChristinaChristina: ] 

    Well, I hope, someone will notice!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:16 Christina
    4:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndall sets up the piaffe before the centreline, probably in an attempt to ride it more forwards than the first one.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good direct transition walk to passage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Some head tilting to the right in the extended walk – hopefully no judge is sitting on an angle where they will notice.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Piaffe so on the spot it gives the feeling of backwards, which will probably be penalised.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Really expressive horse as his Sandro HIt/Argentinus breeding would suggest – a fusion of old school and new dressage breeding.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Mega crossing and great balance in the trot half-pass.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Going wide behind in the extended trot – this horse until recently was a stallion and they cut him to try to stop him doing that!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He also trains her.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndall is married to Swedish dressage rider Patrik Kittel.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:11
    H&H Carol

    Australia’s Lyndal Oatley riding Sandro Boy 9
    Monday December 16, 2013 4:11 
    4:11
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Australia’s Lyndall Oatley riding Sandro Boy 9, a bay 12-year-old gelding by Sandro Hit

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:11 H&H Carol
    4:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two more to go before the break.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley goes second behind Anders Dahl.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Confirmed score for Hayley Beresford from Australia – 69.809%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Coming to the end of the test for Sweden’s Malin Hamilton. This is a really attractive horse, whose main mistakes came through an excess of power and not being really sure what to do with it.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Super final extended trot – very active and bouncy.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:10
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    Excellent service Carol and Alice. Thank you

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:10 Sue
    4:09
    H&H Carol: 

    The Hickstead body protector will be officially unveiled at Olympia on stands F2 and M21, so if you are coming later in the week do pop by and check it out.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:09 H&H Carol
    4:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse’s ability to sit works in his favour for pirouettes – first one is very tidy indeed.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Malin Hamilton and Fleetwood have clean one-time changes.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Competent and active canter zigzag.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse sits very well in the piaffe but becomes too base-narrow (front feet too close to hind feet) which means the exit transition is very difficult.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:06
    [Comment From HannahHannah: ] 

    Fleetwood reminds me a little bit of Desperados that Kristina Sprehe rode at the 2012 Olympics….anyone else see a resemblance?

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:06 Hannah
    4:06
    H&H Carol: 

    This service is bring bought to you in association with Airowear, which is launching an exciting new body protector, the Hickstead, designed for showjumping here at Olympia this week

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:06 H&H Carol
    4:06
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Better in piaffe, which is very on the spot, but snatchy in the passage – interesting, the same thing can happen to Fine Time.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:06 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Break to canter in the medium trot, this horse is looking a little tense and overtrying.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:05
    H&H Carol: 

    Live results

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:05 H&H Carol
    4:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Incredibly forward half-pass, although impressive it perhaps doesn’t constitute collected trot.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is a lovely horse, by Florestan, the same sire as Carl Hester’s ride Fine Time, who comes later.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Super square halt from Malin Hamilton and Fleetwood.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:04
    H&H Carol: 

    It depends whether they think it’s a sign of tension or not.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:04 H&H Carol
    4:04
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Do judges often mark down for tail swishing at this level?

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:04 Guest
    4:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    69.8% prov for Hayley Beresford.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:03
    H&H Carol

    Sweden’s Malin Hamilton riding Fleetwood
    Monday December 16, 2013 4:03 
    4:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Malin Hamilton riding Fleetwood for Sweden

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:03 H&H Carol
    4:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Confirmed score for Anders Dahl 70.596% – our first score over 70. He has qualified for tomorrow night’s freestyle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:02
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley finishes her test…

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:02 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:02
    H&H Carol: 

    This horse has quite an active tail. Up to the judges to decide if that’s tension or not…

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:02 H&H Carol
    4:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good bouncy passage on the final centreline from Hayley Beresford’s Jaybe Alabaster.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good sitting in the pirouette to the right but a little too quick.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley just manages to fit in the canter zigzag. If horses are too forward for it and don’t move enough sideways that arena suddenly feels extremely short. Costly problems in the one-time changes.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    4:00
    [Comment From HollyHolly: ] 

    I will be reading the livestream, too, as it is such a good service!

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:00 Holly
    4:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Darkness has now fallen outside the arena and it’s bringing back the Olympia magic – the atmosphere wasn’t quite the same when it was light.

    Monday December 16, 2013 4:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Slow to develop the extended canter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Very secure two-time changes.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley is now riding for the British-based Southern Stud, whose KWPN-licensed stallion Armani she rides in Germany.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Slightly uneven in the hindleg in the piaffe, with one more active than the other.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This pair are based in Germany.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:58
    [Comment From RuthRuth: ] 

    Thats a shame, he sounded like he was riding a very good test from your commentary

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:58 Ruth
    3:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse, Jaybe Alabaster, is by Alabaster, a German stallion exported to Australia. This horse is Australian bred and also a stallion.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:58
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    so wish I was there – but then I can’t do the damage to the credit cards sitting in the office which I would do in the shopping villatge! Great commentary thanks very much…

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:58 Helen
    3:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Don’t forget to log on and join us even if you are watching on red button!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:57 H&H Carol
    3:57
    [Comment From HollyHolly: ] 

    So wish I was there! Lucky we get to watch the Freestyle tomorrow on red button!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:57 Holly
    3:57
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    I haven’t seen this horse before, a big upstanding chestnut, though he looks like he has the capacity to drop behind the vertical.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:57 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Not enough angle in the half-passes in the trot.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:56
    [Comment From ktkt: ] 

    Thank you Alice

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:56 kt
    3:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley Beresford in the arena.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland had one very low score, from the judge at E, the French judge, Isabelle (sp?) Judet.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:56
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    great commentary

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:56 Sue
    3:55
    H&H Carol: 

    See you when you get home Helen.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:55 H&H Carol
    3:55
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Damn – have to go now, fingers crossed I manage to get home and log back in before it finishes!! Great service thank you.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:55 Helen
    3:55
    H&H Carol

    Australia’s Hayley Beresford riding Jaybee Alabaster
    Monday December 16, 2013 3:55 
    3:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Hayley Beresford riding Jaybee Alabaster

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:55 H&H Carol
    3:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The horse has taken a lot of the weight back, so is able to be free and expressive through its front end as it’s light. Anders’ horse has naturally big movement in front so can show this off really impressively.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:55
    [Comment From ktkt: ] 

    Can I ask what you mean by loose through the shoulder

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:55 kt
    3:54
    H&H Carol: 

    Roland Tong’s confirmed score is 66.255%

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:54 H&H Carol
    3:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Super passage, but stepped back with the left hind in the final halt.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:53
    [Comment From back2thesaddleback2thesaddle: ] 

    Thank you, I thought some looked outdoors! Just a tad confused! Brilliant commentary though thank you.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:53 back2thesaddle
    3:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Lara has definitely qualified for the freestyle tomorrow, which is great news.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:53 H&H Carol
    3:53
    [Comment From RuthRuth: ] 

    oooops shoudh’ve kept quiet shouldn’t I ?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:53 Ruth
    3:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Final centreline for Anders Dahl.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Second one Wie-Atlantic tried to take over a little, so it was too fast.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Very tidy first pirouette.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One-time changes so short behind to the left it appears as if the horse is jumping together – a shame as they started quite well.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:52
    [Comment From RuthRuth: ] 

    Gosh sounds brilliant so far!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:52 Ruth
    3:51
    H&H Carol: 

    The pictures are from the H&H archives. Some are from previous year’s at Olympia but many from the Europeans and other outdoor shows. Definitely indoors today.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:51 H&H Carol
    3:51
    [Comment From back2thesaddleback2thesaddle: ] 

    Are they riding in the hall? Some of the photos look like it could be outside!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:51 back2thesaddle
    3:51
    [Comment From back2thesaddleback2thesaddle: ] 

    Are they riding in the hall? Some of the photos look like it could be outside!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:51 back2thesaddle
    3:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bold extended canter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two-time changes are straight as a die and look clean from this angle.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The canter is incredibly uphill and the horse is loose through the shoulder.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    So far this is a very good test from Anders Dahl and Wie-Atlantico.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse shows good ability to sit in passage and really lowers his croup.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Probably the cleanest transition we’ve seen from walk to passage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Springy passage, straight into relaxed walk. A great example of a horse really concentrating on its rider. Anders looks like he’s riding a free walk on a long rein rather than extended walk – maybe he should shorten those reins a bit…

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:49
    [Comment From CharlesCharles: ] 

    FEI rules should promote helmets by giving extra points to riders wearing them ( or simply make them mandatory for all)

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:49 Charles
    3:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Expressive extended trot for Anders and Wie Atlantico.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is more experienced than his rider at grand prix – Anders has been having great fun on him.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lovely springy trot half-pass, with fluid change of bend to the left.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Ooops!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:48
    [Comment From H2RH2R: ] 

    As far as I know they are not married yet 😉

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:48 H2R
    3:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is incredibly uphill.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Anders rides for Denmark.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland prov score 66.27%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Anders is married to British rider Fiona Bigwood, who owns this horse Wie Atlantico, by Wie Weltmeyer.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:46
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Anders has a little chat to the judge at C – answers on a postcard (comments box) about what he might be saying….

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:46 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:46
    H&H Carol

    Anders Dahl riding Wie-Atlantico de Ymas
    Monday December 16, 2013 3:46 
    3:46
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Our first helmet coming in…

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:46 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Next into the arena in Anders Dahl riding Wie-Atlantico de Ymas

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:46 H&H Carol
    3:46
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Great for Lara to get nearly 70% even with the big mistake, breaking to canter in the first extended trot, shows what this pair are capable of.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:46 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:45
    [Comment From RuthRuth: ] 

    Well done every rider for being there!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:45 Ruth
    3:45
    [Comment From AGAG: ] 

    Well done Lara!! So proud of you!! 😀

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:45 AG
    3:45
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lara confirmed at 69.489%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:45 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:45
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Massive pats with both hands for Pompidou from Roland – and the popular rider salutes the appreciative crowd.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:45 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Probably the best piaffe we’ve seen, although Roland has had to work hard in second half of test to stop Pompidou diving down into the contact.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:44
    [Comment From HollyHolly: ] 

    Fantastic results so far from Team GB! Well done Lara, great score 😀

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:44 Holly
    3:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good rhythmical passage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:44
    [Comment From Kate CKate C: ] 

    Go Lara!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:44 Kate C
    3:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland Tong finishing his test on Pompidou.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:43
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Well done Lara!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:43 Helen
    3:43
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    69.48% provisional for Lara Griffith.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:43 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:43
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pompidou jumped together behind in first one-time change – a real shame as rest of the line was forward and flowing.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:43 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:42
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Good luck Roland and Pompi x hope to see you both tomorrow

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:42 Guest
    3:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pompidou comes a little deep in his frame in the canter zigzag, but Roland does well to rescue it.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland has really matured as a rider and looks like he has a lot of time in the arena.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:42
    [Comment From KatKat: ] 

    Is it medium canter or extended canter they’re doing? Extended at this level, surely?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:42 Kat
     
    H&H Carol: 

    Yes it is extended canter – test can be viewed at http://www.fei.org/system/files/GP_09_1.pdf

      H&H Carol
    3:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two-time changes are clean.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:41
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland Tong in the arena on Pompidou, for Ireland.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:41 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:41
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Some inconsistency of neck position in the piaffe, but the activity is good.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:41 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:41
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Good luck Roland!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:41 Guest
    3:41
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Very nearly nailed transition into passage but a little hiccup.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:41 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland wears a grey tailcoat, which looks really smart.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good relaxation in the walk.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the first piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pompidou kicks out one of the boards after rein-back on the short side at C. Unlikely to affect his mark.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Serious crossing in this very steep half-pass, but maintains the fluidity, Roland is riding this really open and forward.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland removes his hat to salute, and pats the horse before moving off. Men can choose whether or not to remove their hats but doing so demonstrates confidence that your horse will stand still.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:38
    H&H Carol: 

    No provisional score for Lara yet…

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:38 H&H Carol
    3:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He gives the horse a pat to reassure him in this spooky environment. He also rides in a top hat – no crash caps so far today.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:37
    H&H Carol

    Ireland’s Roland Tong riding Pompidou
    Monday December 16, 2013 3:37 
    3:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland has had a great year – rode for Ireland at the Europeans.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:37
    H&H Carol: 

    Here we have Roland Tong and Pompidou

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:37 H&H Carol
    3:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Roland is an Olympia debutant.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Rising trot around the outside for Roland Tong on Pompidou (IRL).

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:36
    [Comment From HorseyHollyHorseyHolly: ] 

    Well done Lara.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:36 HorseyHolly
    3:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Emile Faurie confirmed at 67.83%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:36
    H&H Carol: 

    I don’t Helen. I would be surprised if there aren’t any clips of it.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:36 H&H Carol
    3:36
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    As an aside, do you know if Laura and Alf will be part of the TV coverage tomorrow night? Going to be a very emotional night!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:36 Helen
    3:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lara Griffith finishing her test on Andretti H.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse knows the test and when the final halt was coming.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Great job Lara!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:35 H&H Carol
    3:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Really good into and out of final piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Final centreline now – very mark rich with all the transitions, the piaffe/passage and halt. Around 10% of the marks are available here from the whole test.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Losing some canter in the second pirouette to the right.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Super well placed big reaching one-time changes, really well ridden.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    And slightly pays the price – missing the change at the end.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She’s really going for it in medium canter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lovely two-time changes, filling the whole diagonal, Lara gives him a pat at the end.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:32
    [Comment From HorseyHollyHorseyHolly: ] 

    Thank you for the start list.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:32 HorseyHolly
     
    H&H Carol: 

    No worries 🙂

      H&H Carol
    3:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    A little bit of head bobbing and chomping on the bit in the second piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good relaxation in the extended walk, Lara now collects him, riding shoulder-fore right on the short side in preparation for the transition to passage.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:31
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She will have known exactly where the mark for the extended trot ended and how to make sure the mistake did not bleed into the next mark.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:31 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:31
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She regains her composure to pop into an active, on the spot first piaffe.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:31 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Break to canter in the first medium trot. Lara will be kicking herself.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:30
    [Comment From SeleneSelene: ] 

    Absolutely love Andretti-go Lara!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:30 Selene
    3:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse may not have Totilas’ movement, but he makes up for it in correctness and how hard he tries.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:30
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad you think so CJ.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:30 H&H Carol
    3:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Really confident start for Lara. Andretti is uphill and on the vertical, working through a soft back.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:30
    [Comment From CJCJ: ] 

    Nice addition the photo’s

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:30 CJ
    3:29
    H&H Carol: 

    Grand prix start list

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:29 H&H Carol
    3:29
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    What time is charlotte and Carl on?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:29 Guest
    3:29
    [Comment From HorseyHollyHorseyHolly: ] 

    Come on Team GB. Good luck Lara.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:29 HorseyHolly
    3:29
    [Comment From AGAG: ] 

    Go Lara!!! So excited for you!!!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:29 AG
    3:29
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    When Lara rode her first grand prix back at Hickstead this year she had the biggest smile on her face for the entire test and Laura was watching, leaning left and right during each movement.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:29 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:29
    H&H Carol: 

    This 18-year-old is looking fantastic

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:29 H&H Carol
    3:28
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lara is an Olympia debutante, she rides former Laura Tomlinson ride Andretti H, who is almost full thoroughbred.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:28 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:28
    H&H Carol

    Lara Griffith riding Andretti H
    Monday December 16, 2013 3:28 
    3:28
    [Comment From BillyBilly: ] 

    Come on Lara! From her boyfriend, who is a bag of nerves.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:28 Billy
    3:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    67.809% prov score for Emile Faurie – he should be pleased with that.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Confirmed mark for Kate Dwyer of Ireland, our first in, is 62.702%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Now we have Lara Griffith on Andretti.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:27
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Lara Griffith riding the Bechtolsheimer’s Andretti H

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:27 H&H Carol
    3:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Fell to right in final halt, but Emile should still be really pleased with that performance. Some mistakes, which will be costly on the scoreline, but it was a good test.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:26
    [Comment From HorseyHollyHorseyHolly: ] 

    Brilliant commentary, thank you very much. Can’t wait until Charlotte is on.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:26 HorseyHolly
    3:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Final centreline showing in the passage what he’s truly capable of – this will be a highlight once this horse has more strength.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:25
    H&H Carol: 

    All riders should use their corners – Emile is showing his experience there.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:25 H&H Carol
    3:25
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    So would riders on more experienced horses not ride into the corners as much?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:25 Guest
    3:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Emile gives the horse a pat after the second pirouette.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the pirouette, canter is losing some jump.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One-time changes started extremely short behind to the left but improved as the line progressed.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Not the tidiest canter zigzag as Emile struggles to contain this huge horse’s power.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Emile is riding right into the corners to maximise his set-up time for each movement for this inexperienced horse. Early change at the end of the medium canter, but he may get away with it.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pretty good two-time changes but not the straightest line…

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Misunderstanding in the passage to canter transition but they got there in the end.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Little wobble into the second piaffe but really well rescued by Emile Faurie.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pretty good rein-back – Emile will be glad that’s out the way. Horse coming onto his shoulders in the extended trot and Emile has to readjust the rhythm partway through. But the passage is lovely and bouncy and expressive.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is a big horse and it’s no wonder it’s taking Emile a while to settle him with all the grand prix work. Slight wobble at start of trot half-pass right but well corrected, better to left.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Emile rides in a top hat rather than a crash hat – it’ll be interesting to see what proportion do that.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:20
    [Comment From SeagullSeagull: ] 

    Great commentary , thank you xx

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:20 Seagull
    3:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Nice fluidity in the trot move-off.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is a big atmosphere for what is quite a green horse at this level – Emile will have to use all his experience.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:19
    [Comment From HelenHelen: ] 

    Go Emile!!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:19 Helen
    3:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    No, I don’t think so.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:18
    [Comment From ShaneShane: ] 

    do you think that will get her into the freestyle?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:18 Shane
    3:18
    [Comment From EeyoreEeyore: ] 

    Thank you from Ireland! Great to be able to “see” live breakdown of the competition.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:18 Eeyore
    3:18
    H&H Carol

    Emile Faurie riding Topolino
    Monday December 16, 2013 3:18 
    3:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Prov score for Kate Dwyer – 62.723%.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:17
    H&H Carol: 

    Next into the arena is Emile Faurie riding Topolino.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:17 H&H Carol
    3:17
    [Comment From SeleneSelene: ] 

    Great commentary!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:17 Selene
    3:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Kate Dwyer leaves the arena with Reve D’Or.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Last time out internationally at Hickstead he scored 62.25%, this summer.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse swishes its tail quite a lot in the piaffe/passage – up to each judge to decide if that is a sign of tension or not. Horse anticipated final halt – they had to have a little discussion about it before he finally halted.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Slightly muddled transition canter to trot – always difficult for these grand prix horses who are used to going from canter to walk, trot to halt etc.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:15
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad you are enjoying it guest.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:15 H&H Carol
    3:15
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    great commentary -thanks!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:15 Guest
    3:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Setting up for pirouettes on centre line with single flying change between at X.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Short behind in the first one-time change, which was a shame. She then missed hte penultimate one, which will be costly.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:14
    H&H Carol: 

    Live results available at http://eventcontent.hippoonline.de/857/857online1ENG.htm?style=longines

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:14 H&H Carol
    3:14
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Is there a live results feed?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:14 Guest
    3:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Horse just pulling out of his frame and getting too long in the neck in the canter zigzag.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Short behind change at the end of the extended canter.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse has shiny black hoof varnish on, which has become quite fashionable, even on white feet.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the two-times straight towards us, from this angle they look forwards, big, clean and straight.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    And into canter…

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Second piaffe is better than the first, but Kate obviously has to work hard to maintain that regularity.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:13
    [Comment From Greeny1Greeny1: ] 

    Go Team Lara Griffith!!!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:13 Greeny1
    3:13
    H&H Carol: 

    No video stream of the grand prix – stick with us!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:13 H&H Carol
    3:13
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    is there any video coverege ?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:13 Guest
    3:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is by Flemmingh, sire of Lingh, who used to be competed by Edward Gal, who rides here later today.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:12
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Great way to spend a miserable Monday afternoon at work!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:12 Guest
    3:12
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia TV listings available at https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/watch-olympia-horse-show-on-tv-olympia-2012-tv-listings/

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:12 H&H Carol
    3:12
    [Comment From AliAli: ] 

    I don’t suppose any of this is going to be televised on the BBC? x

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:12 Ali
    3:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Kate Dwyer in the arena.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    First piaffe creeping forwards a lot – didn’t really establish a rhythm which made it very tricky to get out of.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Could show better flexion especially of hind leg joints in extended trot.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Mouth open in the rein-back – a movement all riders hate – for Reve D’Or.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Slightly losing connection in trot half-passes.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Collected trot looks a touch hurried, so the horse is getting flat in the half-pass, he can’t maintain the really good elevation.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One of two Irish here, the other being Britain-based Roland Tong.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She rides with quite long reins and low hands.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Positive start for Kate Dwyer for Ireland.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    A few more here now – the sides are about half full but not many on the ends.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:10
    [Comment From H2R H2R : ] 

    Not many spectators if the first picture was from now

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:10 H2R
    3:09
    H&H Carol: 

    Valegro and Valegro!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:09 H&H Carol
    3:09
    [Comment From SamSam: ] 

    Who is favourite to win? Who is the one to watch?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:09 Sam
    3:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    First horse coming in – we reckon his name translates as “Dream Of Gold”.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Commentators here in the arena are David Luck and Diana Man.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:08
    H&H Carol: 

    Unfortunately not but stick with us for up to the minute reports

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:08 H&H Carol
    3:07
    [Comment From ArianeAriane: ] 

    Is it possible to watch a live video stream of this anywhere?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:07 Ariane
    3:07
    H&H Carol: 

    Live results available at http://eventcontent.hippoonline.de/857/857online1ENG.htm?style=longines

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:07 H&H Carol
    3:07
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Do you know if there will be any live results posted online?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:07 Guest
    3:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    There will be 18 starters, with 15 going through to tomorrow.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Welcome Jane!

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:06 H&H Carol
    3:06
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We’re waiting for the first horse in, due to the withdrawal of the first on the start list.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:06 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:06
    [Comment From janejane: ] 

    Barbados, West Indies

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:06 jane
    3:05
    H&H Carol: 

    He is PRE

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:05 H&H Carol
    3:05
    [Comment From HannahHannah: ] 

    What breed is Fogonero?

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:05 Hannah
    3:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hello everyone! Judges here at Olympia are:

    E – I Judet (FRA)
    H – I Wessels (GBR)
    C – E de Wolff van Westerrode (NED)
    M – A Gardner (GBR)
    B – S Baarup (DEN)

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    3:04
    H&H Carol

    Ireland’s Kate Dwyer riding Reve d’Or
    Monday December 16, 2013 3:04 
    3:04
    H&H Carol: 

    So our first rider will be Ireland’s Kate Dwyer riding Reve d’Or

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:04 H&H Carol
    3:03
    H&H Carol: 

    Our first horse Fogonero has knocked himself in the warm up and gone lame, so we aren’t starting at 3pm as planned.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:03 H&H Carol
    3:01
    H&H Carol: 

    The top 15 riders will go through to tomorrow’s freestyle. We will also be running H&H Live for that too.

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:01 H&H Carol
    3:00
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Who gets through to the freestyle tomorrow night-is the top so many??

    Monday December 16, 2013 3:00 Guest
    3:00
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    Monday December 16, 2013 3:00 
    2:59
    H&H Carol

    Jose Maria Sanchez Cobos riding Fogonero for Spain
    Monday December 16, 2013 2:59 
    2:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice

    Arena at Olympia waiting for grand prix to start
    Monday December 16, 2013 2:59 
    2:58
    H&H Carol: 

    The first rider into the arena will be Maria Sanchez Cobos Jose riding Fogonero.

    Monday December 16, 2013 2:58 H&H Carol
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    Monday December 16, 2013 2:58 
    2:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Grand prix start list

    Monday December 16, 2013 2:57 H&H Carol
    2:57
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Running order??

    Monday December 16, 2013 2:57 Guest
    2:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Welcome to the London International Horse Show at Olympia. Today we will be reporting live from the Reem Acra FEI World Cup dressage FEI Grand Prix, supported by Horse & Hound. Our interactive coverage is brought to you in association with Airowear.

    Monday December 16, 2013 2:57 H&H Carol
     
     

    Olympia Horse Show dressage freestyle to music



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      Olympia GP Freestyle to Music (12/17/2013) 
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    10:38
    H&H Carol: 

    That was emotional! Thanks everyone for joining us. Don’t forget to check out our video interview with Laura about retiring Alf online tomorrow. Bye bye. *waves*

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:38 H&H Carol
    10:38
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Happy Christmas everyone.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:38 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:38
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We’re on sale 28th December – SATURDAY – next week with full Olympia reports in all disciplines.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:38 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bye bye everyone! Check out the mag next week for full Olympia reports.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Charlotte being given a microphone: “I don’t know [how I’m feeling] — I can’t even believe what I’ve just done. After the ride I had at the Europeans it didn’t matter if he won or not, he gave me everything and as a rider that’s all you can ever ask for. Coming here it was definitely on my mind to get that last world record to finish off my year. He tries his heart out and how lucky am I to be able to ride a horse like this.”

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Gordon Davison Award, given in memory of Richard Davison’s father in recognition of achievement at championships while representing GB – and it goes to Michael Eilberg. It’s worn on the tailcoat.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Valegro thinks he’s had enough and turns round to leave…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:32

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:32 
    10:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Reem Acra herself is presenting the prize to Charlotte.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:31

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:31 
    10:28
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Top three:

    1 – Charlotte Dujardin on Valegro (GBR) 93.975%
    2 – Edward Gal and Glock’s Undercover (NED) 87.425%
    3 – Danielle Heijkoop and Kingsley Siro (NED) 80.625%

    Full results: http://eventcontent.hippoonline.de/857/857online1ENG.htm?style=longines

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:28 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:28
    H&H Carol: 

    Brilliant performance by Michael Eilberg and Half Moon Delphi too!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:28 H&H Carol
    10:27
    H&H Carol: 

    So that’s a full set for Charlotte – she now holds ALL of the dressage world records! Amazing achievement.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:27 H&H Carol
    10:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Prize-giving time.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    “It is a night that you were there…. one of those magical moments, not only in dressage, not only in equestrian sport, but in world sport.”

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:25
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle live results

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:25 H&H Carol
    10:25
    [Comment From litalita: ] 

    Massive congratulations to Team Hester: Valegro, Charlotte and Carl! And EVERY one else part of that team, sorry can only think of Alan Davies by name!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:25 lita
    10:25
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Thanks for your great coverage, very emotional watching Alf

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:25 Jess
    10:25
    H&H Carol: 

    And Charlotte’s world record is confirmed as 93.975%

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:25 H&H Carol
    10:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    They’re about to announce Charlotte’s score here – “We told you this was a night you would remember”. And the world record is confirmed 93.975%!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:24
    H&H Carol: 

    Confirmed score for Michael and Half Moon Delphi 78.7%

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:24 H&H Carol
    10:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Remember to buy H&H next week for all our coverage of Olympia – dressage, showjumping, driving, showing, quadrille….

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Everyone is on their feet for Alf.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:23
    H&H Carol: 

    An absolute standing ovation for everyone in the Grand Hall

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:23 H&H Carol
    10:23
    [Comment From litalita: ] 

    thank you H&H for the superb coverage

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:23 lita
    10:22

    Laura on the mic talking on the crowd
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:22 
    10:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Alf will stay in exercise over the winter and go in the field with Andretti and go hacking in the summer “He’ll get pampered and looked after plenty as I don’t think he’d settle for any less.” She sounds surprised he’s quite relaxed now!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She’s proud of Lara Griffith doing an incredible job on Andretti.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pays tribute to her parents “The first people to believe in me and completely believed in this horse with me, it’s thanks to them that I can ride such an incredible horse.” She thanks her grooms, support team, Will Connell and the World Class performance team.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    “The lows in our career at the start made the ups so much more meaningful – it took a long time for us to perform consistently at this level… in his freestyle at the Olympics he gave everything he had to me.”

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Definitely tears. She can’t put into words what he means to her, proud of him coming in here without having been round the edge of the arena. “He hasn’t grown up, he hasn’t changed, he’s 18 but as silly as ever but that’s the way we love him.”

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Alf got a bit confused when the crowd started clapping along to the music and is concerned by seeing a man with a microphone coming towards him.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:19 H&H Carol
    10:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Ooops, he doesn’t want to chat to the commentator. Laura takes the microphone.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lion King music for Alf, who has now noticed the spotlights and got a little upst. She drops her reins and pats him.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    A new personal best for Michael Eilberg and Half Moon Delphi.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:18
    H&H Carol: 

    Alf is wearing patriotic union flag over-reach boots

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:18 H&H Carol
    10:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He’s wearing patriotic overreach boots.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:17
    [Comment From KarenKaren: ] 

    So exciting! Thank you for your great commentary while watching BBC. Charlotte and Valegro are superb.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:17 Karen
    10:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Four massive followspots – one from each corner of the arena – picking them out.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:17
    H&H Carol: 

    Provisional score for Michael Eilberg of 78.525% That would put him in 4th – great result and so much more to come from this pair.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:17 H&H Carol
    10:16
    H&H Carol: 

    Great to see this wonderful partnership one last time.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:16 H&H Carol
    10:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Showing off his one-times and pirouettes.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:16
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Such a shame Laura didn’t compete Alf this week

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:16 Jess
    10:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Laura’s in the spotlight…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:15
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    OMG CHARLOTTE!!! Woo hoo!!! That is just bloody amazing 🙂

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:15 Sue
    10:15
    H&H Carol: 

    Look out for our video interview with Laura Tomlinson talking about how it feels to retire Alf from competition here at olympia on the H&H website tomorrow

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:15 H&H Carol
    10:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Laura rides in with Alf looking a picture.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    A world, European and Olympic medallist for Britain.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Including of course team gold in London and an individual bronze.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:14
    H&H Carol: 

    They haven’t confirmed Charlotte’s score yet – now it’s time for say farewell to the wonderful Mistral Hojris (aka Alf).

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:14 H&H Carol
    10:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Footage of his great moments on the screen.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    “One of the moments when you can say you were there” says the commentator as we say goodbye to Mistral Hojris, Laura Tomlinson’s multi-medallist.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:13
    [Comment From ChelseaChelsea: ] 

    Woohoo for Charlotte!!!! Celebrating all the way from the United States!!!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:13 Chelsea
    10:13
    H&H Carol: 

    Great job by Michael and Half Moon Delphi – the crowd enjoyed that… but not quite as much as Charlotte.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:13 H&H Carol
    10:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Very excited here about Charlotte’s new world record!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Shakira again as Michael Eilberg finishes. Delphi jumps as the crowd applaud.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:12
    H&H Carol: 

    FEI TV only for you Sue

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:12 H&H Carol
    10:12
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    Can I see the performance live anywhere? I am in the US …

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:12 Sue
    10:12
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    They just said on tv that charlottes provisional score is a new world record

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:12 Guest
    10:12
    H&H Carol: 

    Provisonal score of 93.975 for Charlotte!!!!!! That would be a new world record….

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:12 H&H Carol
    10:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Michael repeats the one-times, this time on a straight line, but rides them more forward.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The one-time changes are also on a curving line.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    At the Euros people started clapping along to Michael’s music, but I suspect the British crowd is more reserved and unlikely to do that.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Michael Eilberg in the arena, on Half Moon Delphi.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He rode these really well.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two-times on a 20m circle, hugely increasing the degree of difficulty.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Delphi is certainly more relaxed than here last year, when Michael had his hands full.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:08
    H&H Carol: 

    As are we… the commentator said we won’t get until after Mistral Hojris has done his retirement performance. We are frantically refreshing the live scoreboard just in case

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:08 H&H Carol
    10:08
    [Comment From SueSue: ] 

    Score for Charlotte??? We are waiting out here…..

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:08 Sue
    10:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Michael also rides in his Euros team tail coat and a crash hat, which although in vogue last year seems to have fallen slightly out of fashion this time.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Blip in the piaffe.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:07
    H&H Carol: 

    That’s great to hear Jess

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:07 H&H Carol
    10:07
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Certainly is someone out here, even though I am watching it on red button I love to read your commentary at the same time

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:07 Jess
    10:07
    [Comment From JillJill: ] 

    Makes me cry every time…so beautiful….

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:07 Jill
    10:07
    H&H Carol: 

    As are we Chelsea!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:07 H&H Carol
    10:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Confident start to Delphi’s programme with the piaffe/passage.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:07
    [Comment From ChelseaChelsea: ] 

    Waiting with baited breath for Valegro’s result!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:07 Chelsea
    10:06
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Shakira again…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:06 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:06
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Let’s hope Michael has better luck with his music than at the Euros, when he put his hand up and the music started, but volume very low and by the time it kicked in he was well behind where he should have been.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:06 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Hey Jess – glad to see there is someone out there!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:06 H&H Carol
    10:06
    [Comment From JessJess: ] 

    Wow! What a test from Charlotte & Valegro

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:06 Jess
    10:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    I’m sure Michael was thrilled when he heard he had been drawn last to go last night, but less thrilled when he learned he had to follow Charlotte.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:05
    H&H Carol: 

    If you want to get FREE dressage tips from Michael check out our dressage training app at http://app.lk/NAF_FiveStarDressage

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:05 H&H Carol
    10:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Ferdi Eilberg trots in alongside his son.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:05
    H&H Carol

    Michael Eilberg riding Half Moon Delphi
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:05 
    10:04
    H&H Carol: 

    So our final rider will be Half Moon Delphi ridden by Michael Eilberg

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:04 H&H Carol
    10:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    All of Charlotte’s support team are applauding her as she leaves the arena. That was a spectacular test – I predict it will be a new world record.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Confirmed score for Edward Gal is 87.425% – takes the lead

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:04 H&H Carol
    10:03
    H&H Carol: 

    And the crowd goes absolutely wild! Will we get a new world record? I wouldn’t bet against it!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:03 H&H Carol
    10:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    And a standing ovation.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    And she finishes with a hug for Valegro.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    There are a lot of hearts beating extremely hard right now!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She is also now past the point where she had the tiny blip at the Olympics.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:02
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big Ben and the pirouette again. Charlotte is past the point now where she had the tiny mistake at the Euros.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:02 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:02
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The flying changes on a straight line, but the quality of them is spectacular.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:02 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two-times on a curving line into a pirouette right.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She also rides extended canter into double pirouettes to the chimes of Big Ben. Valegro has incredible elevation of the forehand and stays in super balance.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:00
    H&H Carol: 

    Lovely canter zig zag

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:00 H&H Carol
    10:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Land of hope and glory…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    10:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Walk is not Valegro’s strongest pace, but he is showing good relaxation here.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 10:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:59
    H&H Carol: 

    Don’t jinx her Alice!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:59 H&H Carol
    9:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    I vow to thee my country for the walk…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Foot perfect so far from Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Charlotte includes passage half-pass, a non-obligatory movement which adds to the degree of difficulty mark if well executed.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Extended trot across the diagonal…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Valegro is so powerful, balanced and uphill, this pair are a total joy to watch in action.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Charlotte is riding to her normal patriotic music which was produced for the London Olympics

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:57 H&H Carol
    9:56
    H&H Carol: 

    Provisional score of 85.75% for Edward Gal and Glock’s Undercover

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:56 H&H Carol
    9:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Winners here last night, of course, and her aim here tonight is to break the world freestyle record.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Commentator asking the crowd to “keep it the same for everyone” as Charlotte comes in…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:56
    H&H Carol

    Charlotte Dujardin riding Valegro
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:56 
    9:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Now it’s Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro. That’s quite a test for her to follow…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:55 H&H Carol
    9:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Confirmed score of 76.9% for Nathalie and Digby into 3rd

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:55 H&H Carol
    9:54
    H&H Carol: 

    Not quite still in the final halt, but what a test!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:54 H&H Carol
    9:54
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Double pats and a wave of the hat from Edward Gal as he finishes his test.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:54 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He rides 19 one-time changes on a curving line – that’s a lot of one-time changes.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Ideally Edward still needs to let the neck out more in the extended canter, but his occasional lifting of the hand shows he is trying to do that.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Curving line for the two-time changes for Edward Gal.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Extended canter into double pirouette left – this horse has serious adjustability.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good flow in the canter half-passes.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    And some vocals in the walk music.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Extended trot into the walk in front of the judge at C. A bold move.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:50
    H&H Carol: 

    Really dramatic music for this pair’s trot work

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:50 H&H Carol
    9:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse looks like it could piaffe forever.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We think there was a mis-step coming out of the extended trot but from our seats it is hard to see.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Edward appears not to move and yet this horse is springing off the ground with so much power. He really is a master.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse routinely gets 10s for his piaffe, which is absolutely on the spot. Sometimes Edward is criticised for not riding the passage forward enough, but it’s looking like he is trying to take the handbrake off at least a little in the passage tonight.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    No real immobility in the halt, but he did the same thing last night and was not badly penalised for it.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Undercover (Fritz as he is known at home) is by Ferro, who is also sire of Negro, Valegro’s sire.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Edward and Undercover were second here last night in the grand prix.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Last time out – at the Euros in August – this pair scored 84.911% in the freestyle.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:46
    H&H Carol

    Edward Gal riding Glock’s Undercover
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:46 
    9:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Edward Gal riding Glock’s Undercover

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:46 H&H Carol
    9:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Confirmed score of 80.575% for Danielle Heijkoop

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:46 H&H Carol
    9:45
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big double pats for Digby, who looks very relaxed as she drops the rein.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:45 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Sweetly out into passage to finish.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She rides a piaffe pirouette at X in one direction and then back in the other direction.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Pirouettes today are causing Nathalie some minor problems.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse’s changes are incredibly straight, you cannot see the hindlegs from directly in front (our position the one-times).

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:43
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Another horse who has previously broken the 80% barrier in a freestyle.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:43 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:43
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Digby loses the canter coming out of the pirouettes to the right, but Nathalie is quick to correct.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:43 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two-time changes…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Digby sits very well in the piaffe and shows great regularity in the passage.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:39
    H&H Carol: 

    Provisonal score of 80.625 for Danielle – that takes the lead and deservedly so

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:39 H&H Carol
    9:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is extremely secure in all the grand prix work.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Music starts with Nathalie’s name being called as she enters – very cool.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:38
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    They are currently world number 10 and finished 4th last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:38 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:38
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We all thought Digby had been retired from all major competitions at the Euros, but it has been clarified he has only stepped down from team duties.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:38 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:38
    H&H Carol

    Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein riding Digby
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:38 
    9:37
    H&H Carol: 

    Next is Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein riding Digby

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:37 H&H Carol
    9:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Four more to go…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:37
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle live results

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:37 H&H Carol
    9:37
    H&H Carol: 

    Marc Boblet confirmed score of 76.35% for 2nd at this stage

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:37 H&H Carol
    9:36
    H&H Carol: 

    The crowd really enjoyed that. Great test!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:36 H&H Carol
    9:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Double neck pats from Danielle for her horse.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The floorplan is inventive, yet easy to follow, and Kingsley Siro is executing all the movements with what appears to be ease and grace.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is a brilliant test and is likely to challenge the leader.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:35
    H&H Carol: 

    Back to 1999 for the piaffe/passage tour

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:35 H&H Carol
    9:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is really focused on his rider.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One-time changes, although they are on a straight line, are really bold, fluid and impressive.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:34
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle live results

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:34 H&H Carol
    9:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse really has not put a foot wrong so far.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Prince’s Diamond and Pearls for the canter.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:33 H&H Carol
    9:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Tiny double pirouettes to the left after a fluid and impressive transition back from medium canter.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Thanks to the ladies in front of us who are helping us with identifying music!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:32
    H&H Carol: 

    Purple Rain for the walk section

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:32 H&H Carol
    9:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    I don’t think it’s unfair to say that this is Holland’s Charlotte Dujardin. She was part of the silver medal-winning team at this summer’s European Championships.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The piaffe is almost perfectly on the spot, but with a tiny feeling of forward movement, which is very easy on the eye.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:31
    H&H Carol: 

    Riding to 1999 by Prince in the early trot work

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:31 H&H Carol
    9:31
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Really good transition into and out of piaffe/passage.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:31 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This gelding is by Gribaldi, he’s very similar to Anky van Grunsven’s Painted Black – and Danielle is trained by Anky.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Danielle wins the prize for the shiniest boots – they are incredibly patent all over.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:29
    H&H Carol

    Danielle Heijkoop riding Kingsley Siro
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:29 
    9:29
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This pair posted a grand prix personal best last night, finishing third – if they can replicate that form they will trouble the current leaders.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:29 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:29
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Dianelle Heijkoop riding Kingsley Siro

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:29 H&H Carol
    9:29
    H&H Carol: 

    Terhi Stegars confirmed score of 75.750% – goes 2nd

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:29 H&H Carol
    9:28
    H&H Carol: 

    This is definitely one to watch for the future. Super mare!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:28 H&H Carol
    9:28
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Fabulous bold routine and music – what a special combination.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:28 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:27
    H&H Carol: 

    More Phil – Where’s the love tonight

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:27 H&H Carol
    9:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This music suits this horse so well, she literally looks like she is dancing to the rhythm.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    A bobble in the rhythm of the final extended trot.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse has incredible reach and cadence in the trot half-pass, which was ridden really boldly.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:25
    H&H Carol: 

    Continues to more Phil Collins, this time Easy Lover

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:25 H&H Carol
    9:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is very loose and expressive with her foreleg in the walk.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:25
    H&H Carol: 

    This mare is very elegant in her movement, really points her toes in walk

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:25 H&H Carol
    9:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Seventeen one-time changes across the diagonal and straight into walk.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Extended canter into double pirouettes.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse was identified before the Euros by Michael Eilberg as one to watch and is tipped as championship material.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:22
    H&H Carol: 

    Canter to It’s a game of give and take/you can’t hurry love

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:22 H&H Carol
    9:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Took some time to establish the piaffe, which is not yet as confirmed as this horse’s lovely passage.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lovely bouncy start in passage, well-balanced.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:22
    H&H Carol: 

    Enters to Phil Collins Another Day in Paradise

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:22 H&H Carol
    9:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This little black mare, by Caprimond, gained a host of new admirers last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This pair, for France, were 6th last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:20
    H&H Carol

    France’s Marc Boblet riding Noble Dream Concept Sol
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:20 
    9:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Marc Boblet from France riding Monle Dream Concept Sol

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:19 H&H Carol
    9:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Awesome final centre line!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:19 H&H Carol
    9:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Incredible final halt directly from extended trot.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Another ambitious transition, pirouette directly into piaffe – this time better executed – or perhaps we just know what to look for now.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The one-time changes on a diagonal from A to M are one of this horse’s highlights.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The horse takes the weight behind in the pirouettes but loses some balance and ends up with his hindlegs very wide apart.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:17
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle start list

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:17 H&H Carol
    9:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She ran out of room at the end of the arena for her canter zigzag and only just “wanged in” the final change. This is certainly an ambitious floorplan.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She rode a piaffe directly into a canter pirouette, extremely difficult to do – each judge will make up their own mind whether she did so successfully.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He’s been competing at grand prix since May 2011, always under this Finnish rider.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Axis goes to halt into the walk, but in the grand scheme of a freestyle, that’s a very minor blip.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse has a big passage but a fairly modest piaffe.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:14
    [Comment From BillyBilly: ] 

    Clare Swain needs a mention, grooming Alf [Mistral Hojris] and Andy [Andretti H] tonight!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:14 Billy
    9:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She turns sharply right out of her initial halt – an unusual move. Some sections of her music are the same as Carl Hester’s.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This black Trakehner stallion scores 76.45% in the freestyle last time out, at Paris CDI earlier this month.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:12
    H&H Carol

    Finland’s Terhi Stegars riding Axis TSF
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:12 
    9:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    They were seventh last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:12
    H&H Carol: 

    This coverage is brought to you in association with Airowear, which is launching a new body protector for showjumpers called the Hickstead here at the show

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:12 H&H Carol
    9:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This pair are from Finland.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:11
    H&H Carol: 

    First into the arena after the break is Terhi Stegars riding Axis TSF

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:11 H&H Carol
    9:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Don’t forget to buy next week’s H&H, out 28 Dec, for our full Olympia report in all disciplines.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Back for the second half…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    9:10
    H&H Carol: 

    After Michael Eilberg’s test but before the presentations

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:10 H&H Carol
    9:10
    [Comment From KcKc: ] 

    When is Alfs retirement ceremony?

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 9:10 Kc
    8:57
    H&H Carol: 

    Provisional score of 73.050% for Carl Hester and Fine Time. 4th at this stage.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:57 H&H Carol
    8:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Leader at the break is Hans Peter Minderhoud on Glock’s Romanov. See you after the break!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:55
    H&H Carol: 

    Anders Dahl confirmed score of 73.175% – that puts him in 3rd place.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:55 H&H Carol
    8:54
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We have a break now – time to recharge our laptop batteries – before Terhi Stegars at 9.12pm.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:54 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:54
    H&H Carol: 

    Fine Time looks a bit shocked by the crowd’s applause!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:54 H&H Carol
    8:54
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Great final halt – it was a shame Carl did not have a free line to repeat the two-time changes after that kick out at the aid.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:54 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle start list

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:53 H&H Carol
    8:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Carl and Fine Time are the last combination before the break.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:53 H&H Carol
    8:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    I suspect Carl may be a few metres behind his music and is cutting corners to compensate.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:53
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is another horse who tends to come up short on the left hind in the flying changes.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:53 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl must have felt that the horse was slightly behind his leg and given him a “wake up” aid.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big kick out to the aid at the beginning of the two-time changes.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    They look very smart, but woe betide any rider who is remotely crooked – luckily, he isn’t!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl is wearing the tailcoat from the series made for the British team for the Europeans – they have telltale piping down the back of the tails.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is not the flashiest mover, particularly in the trot lateral work, but he is beautifully produced and presented.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This rider sits absolutely beautifully.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The horse is more “up in the frame” than he was last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Passage is well balanced and taking a lot of weight behind, but there is sometimes some irregularity in the hindlegs.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Fine Time looks more lively than last night already.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Carl rides to his familiar freestyle music.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Enters in canter.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The bell was rung before the entrance to the arena was open.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    They finished 10th last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Commentator asks crowd to settle down as Carl enters the arena, though perhaps some energy from the audience may lift Fine Time as he looked a little flat last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:46
    H&H Carol

    Carl Hester riding Fine Time 13
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:46 
    8:46
    H&H Carol: 

    Lyndal Oakley confirmed score of 71.7%

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:46 H&H Carol
    8:45
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big anticipation for this British dressage star…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:45 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:45
    H&H Carol: 

    Carl Hester next with Fine Time!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:45 H&H Carol
    8:45
    H&H Carol: 

    Anders looks very pleased with that.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:45 H&H Carol
    8:45
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Anders Dahl finishing his test on Wie-Atlantico.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:45 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two-time changes centre line away from judge at C, we are seeing them from behind but they looked better than last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is the third double pirouette we have seen – Anders is obviously confident in Wie-Atlantico’s ability to pirouette.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:43
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bold extended canter – Anders is not playing it safe.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:43 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    More Shakira as we go into canter.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We may well hear a lot more of her later, if Michael Eilberg uses his Euros freestyle.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:42
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Shakira for the walk.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:42 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Flute music for the walk section

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:41 H&H Carol
    8:41
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Interesting curving lines in the piaffe passage for Anders Dahl.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:41 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:41
    H&H Carol: 

    Anders is also riding in a helmet

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:41 H&H Carol
    8:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We still have a few people using flash photography, which is really unfair on the horses.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:40
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The stands are packed tonight here at Olympia.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:40 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is so naturally uphill that last night in the grand prix his flying changes to the left let him down.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is the freestyle that Anders rode at the National Championships.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:39
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Ricky Martin music to start.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:39 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:38
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Anders’ partner is British world team silver medallist Fiona Bigwood.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:38 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:37
    H&H Carol

    Anders Dahl riding Wie-Atlantico de Ymas
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:37 
    8:37
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Anders Dahl next in, on Wie-Atlantico De Ymas, for Denmark. They were 8th last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:37 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:37
    H&H Carol: 

    Simon Missiaen confirmed score of 70.775%

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:37 H&H Carol
    8:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse is by the uber-dressage sire Sandro Hit.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:36
    H&H Carol: 

    The crowd really enjoyed that festive compilation

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:36 H&H Carol
    8:36
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndal Oatley finishes her test on Sandro Boy.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:36 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:35
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse has phenomenal crossing abilities, particularly with the hindleg – he is very flexible from the hip.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:35 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:34
    H&H Carol: 

    ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ for the half pass, including the words…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:34 H&H Carol
    8:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Good change of music definition up into fluid, forward and reaching half-pass.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:34
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Blowing his nose in the piaffe, compromises the balance.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:34 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:33
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Sandro Boy looks fairly strong in the hand.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:33 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:33
    H&H Carol: 

    Walking in a winter wonderland for the walk section

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:33 H&H Carol
    8:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the walk.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:32
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Better double pirouette to the right.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:32 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:31
    H&H Carol: 

    Back to Rudolf for the canter zig zag

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:31 H&H Carol
    8:31
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Two time changes on the straight diagonal big and clean. We know the tune but can’t quite name it…!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:31 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Stepping out in the pirouette left, which will be expensive on the technical marks.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer for very strong crossing in the canter half-pass.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    From halt directly into canter, Lyndal isn’t messing around tonight.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:30
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She has a special Christmas compilation, starting with Jingle Bells, surely a crowd pleaser.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:30 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:30
    H&H Carol

    Australia’s Lyndal Oatley riding Sandro Boy 9
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:30 
    8:29
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lyndal Oatley next in on Sandro Boy, for Australia. She is married to Swedish Olympian Patrik Kittel, her trainer.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:29 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:28
    H&H Carol: 

    Hans Peter’s confirmed score is 77.675%

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:28 H&H Carol
    8:27
    H&H Carol: 

    Big pats for Vradin from Simon

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:27 H&H Carol
    8:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bouncy active trot half-pass to finish and he does so bang on the music.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:27
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We think this music has a weather related theme – can any Belgian speakers enlighten us on the reason? Any link to the horse’s name etc?

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:27 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    At 11 years old this is the equal youngest horse in the field – Valegro, Half Moon Delphi and Noble Dream Concept Sol are also only 11.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:26
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Interesting that he chose to ride the one-time changes before the two-times, as it’s usually the other way round.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:26 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    “Singing in the rain” again for pirouettes.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:25
    [Comment From RuthRuth: ] 

    Exactly my thoughts, using his hands too much, perhaps to lift the front end? But causing the neck to shorten too much?

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:25 Ruth
    8:25
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Horse is anticipating in the collected walk, which became very fragile.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:25 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Into the walk and mare relaxes her neck and drops her ears below the level of her withers.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:24
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One-time changes… what a glorious feeling, I’m happy again… active and correct across the long diagonal.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:24 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:24
    H&H Carol: 

    Singing in the rain for the pirouettes and the one-time changes

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:24 H&H Carol
    8:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    “Singing in the rain” now.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse lacks some self carriage and you can see the rider having to work to keep her “up” in the frame.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:23
    H&H Carol: 

    Think this is our first rider in a helmet tonight.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:23 H&H Carol
    8:23
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    So, as we said last night, this horse is very much like Edward Gal’s former ride Sisther De Jeu, who has now been retired as a broodmare and was also by Gribaldi.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:23 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:22
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    “Raindrops falling on my hat” next. It seems to be all about the weather!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:22 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    “Somewhere over a rainbow” is the entry music for Simon.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:21
    H&H Carol: 

    No, everyone starts on a zero tonight.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:21 H&H Carol
    8:21
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Do they combine the scores from last night and tonight to work out the final placings?

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:21 Guest
    8:21
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Last night Simon’s horse showed a lot of activity, but not always sitting and taking the weight onto the hindleg. He finished 14th.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:21 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:20
    H&H Carol

    Simon Missiaen riding Vradin for Belgium
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:20 
    8:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Emile Faurie’s confirmed score is 67.975%

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:20 H&H Carol
    8:20
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Simon Missiaen riding Vradin

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:20 H&H Carol
    8:20
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    That performance will almost certainly pull Hans Peter up the rankings compared to last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:20 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Glock’s Romanov looks very pleased with himself!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:19 H&H Carol
    8:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He stabs his hat in the air and looks really pleased with that test.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:19
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter finishes with extended trot down the centreline.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:19 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:19
    H&H Carol: 

    Hi Maya. If you are in the UK BBC red button or internationally via FEI TV (subscription service). Otherwise we are your best bet.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:19 H&H Carol
    8:18
    [Comment From MayaMaya: ] 

    Prompt, and where to watch online broadcast?

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:18 Maya
    8:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    We think he perhaps missed a change in the one-times. Also the nose could have been more forward.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:18
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This pair are looking a lot more harmonious this evening the two-time changes come off without a hitch across the long diagonal.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:18 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:17
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He rides medium canter into pirouettes – another movement which is incredibly difficult but which has become standard in freestyles.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:17 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This is another one with an excellent tail.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:16
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Some inattentiveness early in the walk, but Hans Peter vibrates his hand and gets the stallion’s attention back.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:16 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:15
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter is piaffing on the outside track, which is quite unusual for freestyle as is not considered as difficult as piaffing in the centre, because the horse has the “wall” to “rely on”.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:15 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:14
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse has superb reach with the forearm which makes the trot half-pass very impressive but Hans Peter has to work to maintain the balance and fluidity.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:14 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This horse already appears a lot more settled than yesterday.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:13
    H&H Carol: 

    Very expressive in the front leg in the initial trot work

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:13 H&H Carol
    8:13
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter is another who chooses to halt very near A. This can be a useful way to disguise a horse who is not reliable in the halt, as you are furthest from the three judges on the C short side.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:13 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:13
    H&H Carol

    Hans Peter Minderhoud riding Glock’s Romanov
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:13 
    8:12
    H&H Carol: 

    Confirmed scores of 71.65% for Hayley Beresford and 74.45% for Lara Griffith. Lare takes a very early lead.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:12 H&H Carol
    8:12
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hans Peter was 13th last night after major tension issues and mistakes in his grand prix.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:12 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:11
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Next up Hans Peter Minderhoud on Glock’s Romanov.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:11 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:10
    H&H Carol: 

    And some festive bells and ‘come all ye faithful’ towards the end of Emile’s freestyle test

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:10 H&H Carol
    8:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Nice and still in the final halt. A bold floorplan with lots of different changes in the music.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:10
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Tricky transition from canter to piaffe near F.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:10 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Emile has a free line towards the end of the test where he is repeating the one-time changes which will be marked again.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:09
    H&H Carol: 

    Strains of the Coronation Street soundtrack for the pirouettes

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:09 H&H Carol
    8:09
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Double pirouette from Emile Faurie and Topolino.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:09 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    One-time changes – missed a change in the middle of the line.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:08
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Music fits the two-time changes very well – they are on a curving line and rhythmical.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:08 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Bold medium canter straight down the centreline at the judge at C.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    And off into canter.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:07
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Emile pats the horse in the extended walk.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:07 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:06
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Emile managing some tension in the walk.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:06 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:06
    H&H Carol: 

    Brass band music for Topolino

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:06 H&H Carol
    8:06
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Piaffe a lot more secure than last night.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:06 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:06
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Big contrasts in the volume of the music to fit the paces.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:06 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:05
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Topolino looks more attentive this evening than last night. Still some wobbles in the rhythm in the medium trot.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:05 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He’s by Swedish stallion Tip Top – ridden at grand prix by the USA’s Leslie Morse.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:04
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle start list

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:04 H&H Carol
    8:04
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    It’s so tight round the arena – the horse can barely fit between the judge’s table and the arena on the long side – mind you, this is one of the biggest horses in the field.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:04 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:03
    H&H Carol

    Emile Faurie riding Topolino
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:03 
    8:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    He was managing quite a lot of tension in the grand prix with this horse who is quite inexperienced at the level.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:03
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Next up Emile Faurie on Topolino.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:03 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle live results

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:02 H&H Carol
    8:02
    H&H Carol: 

    Hayley Beresford’s provisional score is 70.975%

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:02 H&H Carol
    8:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Superb test, naughty Andretti also bowed to the judges with his head in the final halt, but what a fantastic ride from Lara who has done so few grands prix – and quite right that she has the biggest smile at Olympia tonight.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:01
    H&H Carol: 

    Andretti nearly drags Lara out of the saddle in the final halt – cheeky boy!

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:01 H&H Carol
    8:01
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This looks like Lara’s final centreline – she starts with piaffe pirouette to turn to face the judge at C.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:01 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:00
    [Comment From BillyBilly: ] 

    please keep saying how she is doing, i don’t have a clue

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:00 Billy
    8:00
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Another rider choosing to do double pirouettes in both directions, again ratcheting up the degree of difficulty.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:00 H&H dressage ed Alice
    8:00
    H&H Carol: 

    So lovely to see Andretti enjoying the spotlight and giving Lara a taste of the big show atmosphere.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 8:00 H&H Carol
    7:59
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The 18 one-time changes are also on a shallow curving loop line and looked balanced and expressive – Lara is doing a great job here.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:59 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    The two-time changes are on a curving shallow loop line, increasing the difficulty – they were lovely and ground-covering.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:58
    H&H Carol: 

    Olympia freestyle live results

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:58 H&H Carol
    7:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Passage half-pass zigzags – one of the most difficult movements there is.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:58
    [Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

    Are there live results online anywhere?

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:58 Guest
    7:58
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lara Griffith in the arena, on Andretti H.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:58 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:58
    H&H Carol: 

    Glad to see from the poll that many of you have joined us in addition to watching the action on red button or FEI TV.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:58 H&H Carol
    7:57
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lara is through the walk section – Andretti was a bit inattentive but nothing disastrous.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:57 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    On the less technical front this horse has an excellent tail…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:56
    H&H Carol: 

    Andretti is the oldest horse in the field at 18 and looks an absolute picture of health.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:56 H&H Carol
    7:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    It’s no surprise that Lara sits beautifully as she is coached by Laura Tomlinson (nee Bechtolsheimer).

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lara was 12th last night in the grand prix.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:56
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Piaffe part-pirouettes early on increase the degree of difficulty.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:56 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:55
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She is riding to her mentor Laura Tomlinson’s reggae mix, which she used to use for this horse, and it suits him very well – it’s a technically difficult floorplan. Andretti has a cheeky look around in the first halt, then they are straight off into passage.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:55 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:54
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Lara is an Olympia debutante – she had an early mistake in her grand prix when Andretti broke to canter in the medium trot.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:54 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:54
    H&H Carol

    Lara Griffith riding Andretti H
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:54 
    7:53
    H&H Carol: 

    Next we have Lara Griffith and Andretti H. Looking forward to seeing this…

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:53 H&H Carol
    7:52
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Because the horse doesn’t always take enough weight behind in the piaffe, Hayley sometimes struggles with the transition out to passage. An inventive line from E towards F in trot, followed by a double canter pirouette on the centreline and one-time changes straight towards the judge to finish – very impressive though she is a little ahead of her music. She should be really pleased with that performance – the horse tried hard and listened to her.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:52 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:52
    H&H Carol: 

    That was a great test to get us underway. Well done Hayley.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:52 H&H Carol
    7:51
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley Beresford in the arena for Australia, on Jaybee Alabaster.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:51 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    To be critical, this music could have more light and shade, to differentiate variety in and between paces.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:50
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Passage into trot half-pass works really well for this horse, who is presenting a fluid and confident test.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:50 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:50
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    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:49 
    7:49
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Double canter pirouette immediately into walk, the horse is really on Hayley’s aids and that was well executed.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:49 H&H dressage ed Alice
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    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    She’s riding very steep canter half-passes but the horse is uphill and relaxed.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Her two -time changes are on a curving line, which increases the degree of difficulty.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
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    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:48 
    7:48
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley has ridden her second double pirouette – these have become the norm in freestyle, but they are still a very difficult movement.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:48 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:47
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hayley opts to ride her halt very close to A on the centreline. It can be anywhere on that line and marking does not start until then. She’s gone straight into double pirouettes and one-time changes on the centreline – an incredibly bold start.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:47 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:46
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This rider has to fly back to her base in Germany tonight to ride the British-owned stallion Southern Cross Armani tonight and again in the morning as he has been invited to the Westfalian stallion licensing on Thursday – that’s some dedication to the job.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:46 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:45
    H&H Carol

    Australia’s Hayley Beresford riding Jaybee Alabaster
    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:45 
    7:45
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    This pair finished 11th in the grand prix yesterday.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:45 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:44
    H&H Carol: 

    The first combination into the arena will be Hayley Beresford riding Jaybee Alabaster

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:44 H&H Carol
    7:44
    H&H dressage ed Alice: 

    Hello everyone.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:44 H&H dressage ed Alice
    7:43
    H&H Carol: 

    Welcome to the London International Horse Show at Olympia. Today we will be reporting live from the Reem Acra FEI World Cup dressage FEI grand prix freestyle, supported by Horse & Hound. Our interactive coverage is brought to you in association with Airowear.

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 7:43 H&H Carol
     
     

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