tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post6650453023377267912..comments2024-01-28T03:44:18.188-05:00Comments on Boyd and Silva Martin: Untimely End to Boyd and Otis' Olympic ExperienceLisa Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14314216320578688583noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-25578974744466223572013-04-21T22:14:41.745-04:002013-04-21T22:14:41.745-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.china tourshttp://www.chinatour.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-17704767411748475452012-12-28T04:29:29.023-05:002012-12-28T04:29:29.023-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-1444474115844067832012-08-05T10:41:54.091-04:002012-08-05T10:41:54.091-04:00I hope Otis is going to be better. He was a great...I hope Otis is going to be better. He was a great horse to watch in The Olympics. I hope to see Boyd and Otis in The 2016 Olympics! Best Wishes :)Kaitlynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-39593481808972997342012-08-04T22:34:13.069-04:002012-08-04T22:34:13.069-04:00You have many fans here in West Michigan-you made ...You have many fans here in West Michigan-you made us so proud with all of your horses this year-from Kentucky to London, and have inspired us to work harder too-I have been secretly in love with Otis since we met him at Rolex-and while Neville got all the media buzz-Otis stole my heart-hope to see him zip around cross country again in a short time. God Bless you both, the horses and the kitties too<br /><br />Genie Eardley, MichiganGenie Eardleyhttp://www.eardleylaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-47535842963231941752012-08-03T13:55:01.895-04:002012-08-03T13:55:01.895-04:00Good plan -going to Millbrook HT and being with gr...Good plan -going to Millbrook HT and being with great friends (the horses and the humans.) I am sure they are making every effort to make you feel at home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-32961330905634543162012-08-03T11:25:27.016-04:002012-08-03T11:25:27.016-04:00We love you all --- we are counting on you next ye...We love you all --- we are counting on you next year Boyd!!! Take care of those horses! Give them all kisses, they are a special, special group. Its not every one who can say they took three champions to the Olympics in 2012.<br /><br />Your Kansas Friends.Jocy Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-12878072596052181452012-08-01T17:25:00.603-04:002012-08-01T17:25:00.603-04:00You and your team are amazing! You are to be congr...You and your team are amazing! You are to be congratulated for all your achievements this past year, not just the past few days in London. I am so proud to have you and Otis represent the USA. I know, without doubt, that this was just your first of many Olympic games to come. Thank you so much for being such a great and thoughtful horseman. I look forward to our next clinic with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-62218490667946984732012-08-01T13:48:19.592-04:002012-08-01T13:48:19.592-04:00I am so sorry you did not get to fulfill your Olym...I am so sorry you did not get to fulfill your Olympic dream...this time. I'm sure that for you and your horses there will be many more. I am so impressed that you put your horse first, withdrawing him when you saw he was not as fit as he needed to be for these events. You should feel proud of yourself for that; there are folks out there who would not have done the same.<br />Looking forward to 2016!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-4461068598801938922012-08-01T13:11:02.226-04:002012-08-01T13:11:02.226-04:00Boyd, I'm so sorry the Olympics ended too soon...Boyd, I'm so sorry the Olympics ended too soon for you and Otis. I can only imagine the disappointment that you and your whole team feel right now after how hard you all worked to be there. I have truly enjoyed following your journey and will continue to do so because I expect to see you head to Rio in 2016. This Californian is so proud to have had both you and Otis representing the USA during these Games. Safe travels as you all head home!<br /><br />Also, special thanks to Silva for updating us at the Games!Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-51579525239539465752012-08-01T13:03:47.275-04:002012-08-01T13:03:47.275-04:00We so enjoyed watching you get to where you did. W...We so enjoyed watching you get to where you did. We had the great fortune of seeing Boyd and Otis @ Rolex this year...Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. Otis is a real star!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-46704498745545083072012-08-01T12:44:18.388-04:002012-08-01T12:44:18.388-04:00another nh fan here! wishing you, the horses and t...another nh fan here! wishing you, the horses and the team safe travels and a speedy recovery to otis! thank you for sharing your experience up to this point. i sincerely hope that you'll continue to do so!kathryn conwayhttp://brainiumevents.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-90680968899031740852012-07-31T23:52:38.674-04:002012-07-31T23:52:38.674-04:00Very Proud of you and Otis! Now let's go Rio 2...Very Proud of you and Otis! Now let's go Rio 2016!!!! GO USA!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-45740391822748003642012-07-31T23:24:43.714-04:002012-07-31T23:24:43.714-04:00I can't help but think of the story of your fi...I can't help but think of the story of your first event in this situation; I believe they said you fell off three times in the XC and chased your horse all the way back to the trailer each time, only to return to the course again and again. Of course you were way over the time allowed, but by God, you were going to finish! As disheartening and disappointing it is for you, Otis, all your supporters and owners, especially with it being at the olympics, this is not the end of the road. You will be back again and again, and in the end, YOU will come out on top. You're a natural-born fighter who inspires thousands each and every day to never give up. We are all so happy for and proud of you!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-38761604476882363812012-07-31T22:50:19.099-04:002012-07-31T22:50:19.099-04:00My heart goes out to you. A true horseman will put...My heart goes out to you. A true horseman will put the safety of his horse first. This shows true grit and courage and as far as I am concerned that gives you a a perfect score! You have won a gold in my heart. My thoughts and prayers for a safe trip back. We will see you in RIO!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085982556417529824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-17001909214650566682012-07-31T22:44:25.063-04:002012-07-31T22:44:25.063-04:00Thank you for the update! After all you've be...Thank you for the update! After all you've been through, you have the greatest attitudes and I'm very sorry this Olympic experience didn't happen the way it should have. Next time it will!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-31722761764558313252012-07-31T21:55:30.396-04:002012-07-31T21:55:30.396-04:00Boyd is a great horseman... No doubt in my mind th...Boyd is a great horseman... No doubt in my mind they will both enter the next summer Olympics. You did what was best for your horse and not yourself. What an amazing person!! Have a safe trip back home to PA.<br /> <br />Cathy Howard<br />SRECAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-34337825116831598862012-07-31T21:52:33.703-04:002012-07-31T21:52:33.703-04:00I am sure it is very hard on you both. Well deserv...I am sure it is very hard on you both. Well deserved congrats though. Good luck on your next journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-10371529721030142152012-07-31T20:49:40.085-04:002012-07-31T20:49:40.085-04:00We are so very proud of you Boyd. As horse people,...We are so very proud of you Boyd. As horse people, we all understand that these things happen sometimes. The important thing is that Otis will be OK! You rode very well. I look forward to seeing your wife and you in future Olympic games & competitions! Such an inspiration to us all! -Your fans in New Hampshire, US!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-69156207258577598762012-07-31T19:42:05.302-04:002012-07-31T19:42:05.302-04:00We are so proud of your sportsmanship and your ded...We are so proud of your sportsmanship and your dedication to the sport! We all know the feeling when things don't go right but you both have many years ahead when things will go right!!! You are such incredible horsemen and that is as important as doing well! Here's to the future to you both!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-65328880424573904702012-07-31T19:35:10.269-04:002012-07-31T19:35:10.269-04:00Boyd you and Otis were fantastic! Thank you for a...Boyd you and Otis were fantastic! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to this wonderful sport. You have made us all so proud. I respect you even more for making the tough decision to do what was best for Otis. Cheering for you and Silva for Rio 2016!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-28719753098331261922012-07-31T19:19:40.288-04:002012-07-31T19:19:40.288-04:00We are very proud of all of you, and the sportsman...We are very proud of all of you, and the sportsmanship proving that true horse people DO put the horse first. Love and prayers from VA for a speedy recovery.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822448820903473677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-48618726660659970672012-07-31T19:06:21.367-04:002012-07-31T19:06:21.367-04:00Silva you are truly a gem! Thanks for the update!...Silva you are truly a gem! Thanks for the update!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-2114508842114479752012-07-31T18:20:06.146-04:002012-07-31T18:20:06.146-04:00Proud to call you an American. Thanks to your whol...Proud to call you an American. Thanks to your whole team for the job they did to prepare Otis and you to represent the US so well. I read a great quote in the Steeplechase Times today in a story by Sean Clancy..."If you deal with horses – in any discipline – disappointment is riding in the sidecar." Ahh..it is all too true. Now, go have a pint and enjoy the rest of your time in the UK. Safe travels home to all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-13085943566912198092012-07-31T18:12:10.217-04:002012-07-31T18:12:10.217-04:00Boyd - you were AMAZING. Otis was fantastic! This ...Boyd - you were AMAZING. Otis was fantastic! This longtime fan and fellow Australian-in-America could not be prouder of you both.yatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142518546357757874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5451839911188950941.post-51923203172641604332012-07-31T17:35:10.939-04:002012-07-31T17:35:10.939-04:00My heart sank when I read that Otis was withdrawn,...My heart sank when I read that Otis was withdrawn, but it sank because I knew how devastating it must have been to see him come up sore. We love you Boyd, and if you ever came to Minnesota, I'd give my right arm to attend a clinic, and so would my friends. Hint Hint. Lots of hugs to you and your team. Watching Otis go was simply breathtaking, and we wish him fast healing, lots of rest, and promising future. Cheers to you, Silva, Lindsay, your owners, and especially Otis. Keep smiling.Amynoreply@blogger.com