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Otis and Boyd did awesome!!! Even though I knew Otis and Boyd would have an awesome trip cross-country, I was very very nervous
about today. After all, it is the Olympics! Even though I have a lot of confidence in Boyd and Otis on cross-country, to be out first is
never easy. Boyd has been walking the couse probably about ten times, but riding
it is another story.
Boyd took the direct route at every jump and kept the speed up right from the
start. Looking back at it now it would have probably been better if Boyd would
have gone a little slower at the beginning, in order to have more horse left at the
end. But there was no way of knowing if it would be possible to catch up on the
time later without watching anybody go around the course first.
The course was very, very hilly with lots of ups and downs. Otis jumped super well and confident and really looked like an Olympic horse out there. Unfortunately he
got pretty tired towards the end and they added 3.6 time faults to their score. (Click here for results, or copy and paste http://www.london2012.com/equestrian/eventing/)
Again, we are so proud of little Otis. He is still a young horse and he
tried his heart out for Boyd today!
Phillip and Whisper and Karen and Cave, (Mr.Medicott) looked amazing and
only added a few time faults to their scores. Will and Twizzel had an unfortunate stop at the Leaf Pit, but the rest of
their round looked really good. Tiana and Finn unfortunately had a stop at the third fence but amazingly
they finished with only 5 time faults on top of the 20.
Tomorrow should be a good day . Otis ia a great showjumper and I think he
will be amazing! Fingers crossed one more time please!!!!!!
Silva
Such an amazing showing and so very hard to go first. They have a lot to be proud of.
ReplyDeleteWatched their ride live this morning, they both looked fantastic! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI don't really understand the Olympic format for eventing.. will they be doing one or two show jumping rounds tomorrow? Either way, good luck!
Great ride today! Awesome! My fingers are crossed for a good vet check and a clean round! Thanks for keeping us up to date--been watching the tweets and facebook!
ReplyDeleteboth Boyd and Otis look fabulous!!! we will be cheering them on tomorrow
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! End.of.story! Huge Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThought they looked fantastic going xc (thank you nbc for live streaming), still very bummed about the unfortunate dressage score though. Boyd and Otis deserve to be higher in the standings!
ReplyDeletelooked fantastic, start to finish - and thanks for keeping us up to date! hope everyone rests well tonight.
ReplyDeleteThis last leg is Otis' forte; he's GOT this!
ReplyDeleteWatched the jumping this morning and saw that sadly, Martin and Otis did not compete. Broke my heart and I prayed that all is well. I hope nothing terrible has happened. Good luck...God Bless, my prayers are with you!!
ReplyDeleteApparently, Otis just sprained his ankle during XC. So he should be fine.
DeleteDearest friend Boyd .... we had follow u since the beginning then u bought Otis and the time came through ..... watching u at the Olypic made r harts awfuly beating hard .....especially knowing that Neville was with u .... to tell u the truth were about to call u ... then no otis on jumping qualification ... shit we said what happened?? then we got the news about him ... well good to know nothing dramatically bad ... give him is deserved rest and everything will be alright .. you my friend too ..... get ready for the next one ..... day by day you will ...... ciao Guido & Alice
ReplyDeleteI was so sad that you and Otis couldn't finish your Olympic trip that way you wanted. As a horse owner, showman, and rider, I applaude you putting Otis before a medal and choosing his health above all else. It shows your true character as a person, this is why they give so much to you. We love you lots!!! Your Kansas Buddies
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