Eddie Izzard Explains Dressage
Given the focus on dressage this week, I couldn’t resist posting this. I may have posted it before, but it’s so funny that it’s worth watching again.
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Charlotte Dujardin & Valegro Take The Lead In Rio
Charlotte Dujardin has taken the lead in the dressage in Rio by turning in a commanding 85.07% on Valegro. Not a surprise, really as they are the reigning world champion, but they really lived up to their billing. If I could ride a horse that well — and ride a horse that talented — I […]
Read MoreWilliam Fox-Pitt leads after Dressage in Rio
William Fox-Pitt and Chilli Morning held onto their leadership position with a score of 37.0. What a come back for William, who had a terrible fall last year. To see him back in the saddle and in such great form is inspiring. He tells his story best in these two interviews below. Until listening to […]
Read MoreUthopia to stay with Carl Hester
Carl Hester ended weeks of speculation today when he announced that Uthopia would stay in his barn. Uthopia was sold at auction for £165,000 after the bankruptcy of his owners Sasha Stewart and her father Derek Harrison. Although Hester had attempted to raise fund for a syndicate, he was outbid by an anonymous Irish buyer. […]
Read MoreUnbelievable focus!
It’s hard to imagine the focus, training and trust that makes this performance possible.
Read MoreBurghley — William Fox-Pitt now tied for first after dressage
William Fox-Pitt rode Fernhill Pimms in a lovely relaxed test to tie for first place with Michael Jung after dressage. You would never know that it was the horse’s first 4*. You can watch his test on Burghley TV.
Read MoreAfter Day 2 of RK3DE Michael Jung is tied for the lead
As expected, the second day of dressage in Kentucky ended with Michael Jung in first place with a score of 36.3 on La Biosthetique Sam FBW. What was not anticipated was that Tim Price tied for the lead riding his 12-year old Dutch gelding Wesko. William Fox-Pitt is sitting in third place on 2014 Rolex […]
Read MoreRolex is underway!
The 2015 Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event started today with a cold, windy day for the first day of dressage. No surprise that leading the field right now is Michael Jung on Fischerrocana, who put in a very nice test, and Laine Ashker is in second place on her OTTB Anthony Patch. Kudos for the riders […]
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