Olympics- Jumping (Eventing) Just Ended- Spoiler Warning!

Carri · 08-12-2008, 11:13 AM

Gina Miles just came up from 5th place, with a clear round, and won the silver medal!!

WOOHOO!

I guess I should add, Reimicke from Germany was first, and someone from Great Britain was third...

For the teams, Germany was first, Australia second, and then Great Britain.

horsegirl4 · 08-12-2008, 11:22 AM

yeah i saw it! it was cool i geuss but what really got me is the USA i thought we were very good, oh and that China really thought they could compete, i mean that's the first time i saw a chinese on a horse that wasn't from the USA!

anyways i didn't really get into it, I geuss it was because i was busy and I like watching Beach Volley Ball and Swimming more

oh well, it was a good show!

Carri · 08-12-2008, 11:28 AM

I know, we did not do as well as I would have hoped, I know if Karen had had Teddy she would have done much better, and I really thought Phillip Dutton woud do better. I missed his jumping round, how did he do?

Katy Boatright · 08-12-2008, 11:43 AM

I missed it.

Crookedblaze · 08-12-2008, 11:48 AM

Aww I missed it! But my friend who lives up the street has it recorded.

I really want to see Beezie Madden ride.

Carri · 08-12-2008, 12:01 PM

Oh, you didn't miss it! It has the rewind option online, you can watch it there, and it will be on TV, here it is on Oxygen from 6-8 tonight.

GreyDot · 08-12-2008, 12:14 PM

LOL no need to record - it's all on the NBCOlympics link I posted!

The germans really did ride beautifully, though. Just shows what solid concentration on work can do. Those guys are truly incredible. I have to say, though, that the Japanese rider, on Gorgeous George, was my 'underdog' favourite - and that Joris van Springel, from Belgium, was the most admirable rider. His horse acted up in dressage, and he brought it back to focus. He also rode a nice, technically beautiful CC phase. He was nowhere near winning, but I really enjoyed watching him!

Carri · 08-12-2008, 12:17 PM

My favorite ride out of all of them, other than Karen O'Connor sticking on Mandiba, was Ingrid Klimke on Abraxxus. I missed her jumping, but her Dressage and CC were AMAZING! I loved watching her, it was truly awesome.

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08-12-2008, 11:13 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Olympics- Jumping (Eventing) Just Ended- Spoiler Warning! Gina Miles just came up from 5th place, with a clear round, and won the silver medal!! WOOHOO! I guess I should add, Reimicke from Germany was first, and someone from Great Britain was third... For the teams, Germany was first, Australia second, and then Great Britain. __________________ Last edited by Carri : 08-12-2008 at 11:16 AM.

08-12-2008, 11:22 AM
horsegirl4 Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Evergreen State Posts: 591	yeah i saw it! it was cool i geuss but what really got me is the USA i thought we were very good, oh and that China really thought they could compete, i mean that's the first time i saw a chinese on a horse that wasn't from the USA! anyways i didn't really get into it, I geuss it was because i was busy and I like watching Beach Volley Ball and Swimming more oh well, it was a good show! __________________ Don't Mess with Me, You will not Win! For I am a Wild Spirit, that no one can Tame!

08-12-2008, 11:28 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	I know, we did not do as well as I would have hoped, I know if Karen had had Teddy she would have done much better, and I really thought Phillip Dutton woud do better. I missed his jumping round, how did he do? __________________

08-12-2008, 11:43 AM
Katy Boatright Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midville Posts: 85	I missed it. __________________ Got my dog, got my horse, don't need no cowboy!

08-12-2008, 11:48 AM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,448	Aww I missed it! But my friend who lives up the street has it recorded. I really want to see Beezie Madden ride. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-12-2008, 12:01 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Oh, you didn't miss it! It has the rewind option online, you can watch it there, and it will be on TV, here it is on Oxygen from 6-8 tonight. __________________

08-12-2008, 12:14 PM
GreyDot Started Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Between AZ and OH Posts: 2,295	LOL no need to record - it's all on the NBCOlympics link I posted! The germans really did ride beautifully, though. Just shows what solid concentration on work can do. Those guys are truly incredible. I have to say, though, that the Japanese rider, on Gorgeous George, was my 'underdog' favourite - and that Joris van Springel, from Belgium, was the most admirable rider. His horse acted up in dressage, and he brought it back to focus. He also rode a nice, technically beautiful CC phase. He was nowhere near winning, but I really enjoyed watching him! __________________ ...There is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled. ~William Cavendish Stuipid CAN be fixed... you just have to hit it hard enough! ~A rare moment of inspiration

08-12-2008, 12:17 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	My favorite ride out of all of them, other than Karen O'Connor sticking on Mandiba, was Ingrid Klimke on Abraxxus. I missed her jumping, but her Dressage and CC were AMAZING! I loved watching her, it was truly awesome. __________________