Olympics!

CHL · 08-11-2008, 08:44 PM

Apologies if there is already a thread on this! Has anyone gotten a chance to watch any of the Olympic equestrian events? I saw a few minutes of the cross country live yesterday (online) but it was a bit of a bummer to watch because there weren't any announcers and I wasn't familiar with most of the horses/riders I saw. Who are you routing for? Seen anything spectacular yet? What is your favorite equestrian event in the Olympics?

I love the show jumping.

**divinemisselle** · 08-11-2008, 08:49 PM

I haven't seen any of it yet. No one's called me to watch it "with" me.

I can't wait to see the dressage though. I love the jumping, but always end up holding my breath through each course from beginning to end.

BarnBum · 08-11-2008, 08:52 PM

I haven't seen any Equestrian events either

Lady_MCSE · 08-11-2008, 08:56 PM

Don't have cable. Not much available except online . . . been too busy.

CHL · 08-11-2008, 09:11 PM

See if this link works for highlights of the US team in the cross country phase of eventing:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/sha...D_EQB_HL_L1612

Carri · 08-12-2008, 11:11 AM

Did you see Karen O'Connor? She is so completely amazing, she stuck on that horse like velcro!

slamberson · 08-12-2008, 05:41 PM

I'm trying to catch all of it even though I missed Dressage (dang!!!!)

I watched cross country by the way is my FAV!!!!! I'm watching show jumping now. Gina Miles for USA just had an AWESOME ride no penalties.... PERFECT RIDE!!!!!!!

This has been My dream...... maybe some day. I will post a new thread.
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annag307 · 08-12-2008, 05:53 PM

Sorry dressage was & is done with. I watched my tivo'd 2 different 2 - 3 hr sessions of 3 day eventing. It was good, although the USA team didnt do so good I think they were either 5th or 7th from the last one that I had seen. First USA rider fell off her horse, cause he hit his leg & hoof on one of the rides. I watched 3 different falls & am so glad that no one got seriously hurt. Try ck-ing out youtube.com and see if you can find any on there. I am sure that someone put some up.

annag307 · 08-12-2008, 05:54 PM

Havent watched my recorded Show Jumping yet. But I will enjoy watching that as well.

horselady · 08-12-2008, 06:01 PM

Watching right now France clear and on top.
Oxygen chanel 753 on Direct TV.

Carri · 08-12-2008, 06:04 PM

slamberson, you can still see the dressage online at NBCOlympics.com, click on Equestrian and it will take you to the videos!

slamberson · 08-12-2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks Carri!!!!

Spyder · 08-12-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by annag307

Sorry dressage was & is done with.

The REAL dressage has yet to go.

breburtch · 08-12-2008, 07:36 PM

I've been trying to watch them but for some reson I can never find them I check back every few mins through out the day but can never find it

annag307 · 08-12-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spyder

The REAL dressage has yet to go.

But when I was watching the 3 day eventing they were giving totals of who placed where from the day before Dressage events. maybe they did them & gave them there placements for it, but are showing them later, again.

Weird, if that isnt it, then what Dressage events where they talking about and what gave them there placements?

annag307 · 08-12-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breburtch

I've been trying to watch them but for some reson I can never find them I check back every few mins through out the day but can never find it

Have you gone to the NBC.com website and look under the Olympics area? Or do you have direct TV? cause you can look it up under the name of XXIX and you will see all the listings.

Spyder · 08-13-2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by annag307

But when I was watching the 3 day eventing they were giving totals of who placed where from the day before Dressage events. maybe they did them & gave them there placements for it, but are showing them later, again.

Weird, if that isnt it, then what Dressage events where they talking about and what gave them there placements?

That was the EVENTING dressage and a much lower level than the actual dressage discipline itself. They do not perform anywhere near to the difficulty that the dressage horses compete at.

The real Olympic dressage dates are Aug. 13-14, 16 and 19.

Carri · 08-13-2008, 06:54 AM

The Grand Prix dressage is on right now!! I am watching it online. Amazing!

annag307 · 08-13-2008, 01:20 PM

Okay thanks! Apparantly I missed it cause Tivo didnt do it for me. Better go ck my events again for Olympic Equestrian.

Thanks for the update.

**Range** · 08-13-2008, 09:27 PM

Has Brentina gone? I really want to see her freestyle!

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08-11-2008, 09:11 PM
CHL Newborn Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New England Posts: 33	See if this link works for highlights of the US team in the cross country phase of eventing: http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/sha...D_EQB_HL_L1612

08-12-2008, 11:11 AM
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08-12-2008, 05:41 PM
slamberson Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dahlonega, Ga Posts: 181	I'm trying to catch all of it even though I missed Dressage (dang!!!!) I watched cross country by the way is my FAV!!!!! I'm watching show jumping now. Gina Miles for USA just had an AWESOME ride no penalties.... PERFECT RIDE!!!!!!! This has been My dream...... maybe some day. I will post a new thread. "My Olympic Dream" __________________ Stefanie

08-12-2008, 05:53 PM
annag307 Coming two Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,958	Sorry dressage was & is done with. I watched my tivo'd 2 different 2 - 3 hr sessions of 3 day eventing. It was good, although the USA team didnt do so good I think they were either 5th or 7th from the last one that I had seen. First USA rider fell off her horse, cause he hit his leg & hoof on one of the rides. I watched 3 different falls & am so glad that no one got seriously hurt. Try ck-ing out youtube.com and see if you can find any on there. I am sure that someone put some up. __________________ "When all else fails & your feeling blue. Put on your shoes & go shovel some pooo!" http://groups.msn.com/AgsWebpage/shoebox.msnw http://www.putfile.com/annag307

08-12-2008, 05:54 PM
annag307 Coming two Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,958	Havent watched my recorded Show Jumping yet. But I will enjoy watching that as well. __________________ "When all else fails & your feeling blue. Put on your shoes & go shovel some pooo!" http://groups.msn.com/AgsWebpage/shoebox.msnw http://www.putfile.com/annag307

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08-12-2008, 06:04 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	slamberson, you can still see the dressage online at NBCOlympics.com, click on Equestrian and it will take you to the videos! __________________

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08-12-2008, 07:36 PM
breburtch Coming two Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennismore, Ontario Posts: 1,905	I've been trying to watch them but for some reson I can never find them I check back every few mins through out the day but can never find it

08-13-2008, 06:54 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	The Grand Prix dressage is on right now!! I am watching it online. Amazing! __________________

08-13-2008, 01:20 PM
annag307 Coming two Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,958	Okay thanks! Apparantly I missed it cause Tivo didnt do it for me. Better go ck my events again for Olympic Equestrian. Thanks for the update. __________________ "When all else fails & your feeling blue. Put on your shoes & go shovel some pooo!" http://groups.msn.com/AgsWebpage/shoebox.msnw http://www.putfile.com/annag307

08-13-2008, 09:27 PM
Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,731	Has Brentina gone? I really want to see her freestyle! __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.