LIVE FEED: Are you watching?

[pwynnnorman]

First rider, Mark Todd (Amy is fifth to go).

The arena looks UNREAL--so many dazzling colors!

[Eventrgrl]

just tuned in after some technical difficulties.

damn, missed mark todd, why'd they have to put him 1st!!

[Brooke]

HELP!! Can't find the live feed. Help anyone?

[WW_Queen]

Phew, I'm getting hot just watching these guys go.....94% humidity!!

This makes me SO EXCITED for XC!!! :D

[Eventrgrl]

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/index.html

box w/ big olympic ring

[WW_Queen]

I am watching it (in Canada) on a specific channel I purchased....watching dressage on a giant HD TV screen with surround sound has basically brought me more joy than I could have thought...

I always got on my partner's case about why he needed all these "toys" but MAN OH MAN am I loving it right now!!!! :D

[jpalisades]

how was MT's ride??

just got home- who is ridding now?

[WW_Queen]

Here goes Amy!

[tbgurl]

Looks like Amy Tryon's in 1st so far.

[Jeannette, formerly ponygyrl]

Thanks for the heads up! Where are you finding the order of go?

[Rosenkavalier]

is there an order of go posted somewhere?

what was mark todd'd score

[jpalisades]

is there an order of go published somewhere?

any idea when the other us riders go? GO AMY- GREAT RIDE!

[tecumsea]

Quick, someone give me the zip code and tv provider i can use, mine is not on the list and i can not get the coverage. Please.

[yaya]

I'm watching the feed without downloading starlight and there is an order of go in the lower left-hand box.

[bornfreenowexpensive]

Ben Along Time is very nice. What is his breeding...anyone know?

Thanks for the heads up! Much better than doing the work I brough home with me;)

[sisu27]

I am watching it (in Canada) on a specific channel I purchased....

I forgot to print the order of go...can someone please throw it up on here so I can see it without searching??

WW Queen do you know how long this is on? Bold says until 10:30 but I'm not sure if it is equestrian the whole time. I need to ride and feed but am having a hard time leaving the tv!

Anyone else dissapointed by the number of empty seats?

[JER]

Nice ride by Clayton Fredericks. I hope his luck holds through to the finish.

[JER]

Ben Along Time is very nice. What is his breeding...anyone know?


He's by Cavalier Royale, out of an Irish mare.

[octavian_jazz]

All I get is sound? On the video screen, I get one of the windows media player things it plays when it's playing a song (like, for example, the flames etc)? Has anyone else had this problem? And I can't seem to download the Silverlight player.

[Sebastian]

AAAHHHHHHH, won't work on my F-ING Mac at work!!!!!!
Seb :(

[pwynnnorman]

FYI, folks. I'm afraid I goofed a bit and posted another thread in the Olympics forum. I wonder if we should consolidate over there????

[bornfreenowexpensive]

He's by Cavalier Royale, out of an Irish mare.


Thanks...he's lovely.

[bornfreenowexpensive]

All I get is sound? On the video screen, I get one of the windows media player things it plays when it's playing a song (like, for example, the flames etc)? Has anyone else had this problem? And I can't seem to download the Silverlight player.


I did have to reboot once but works fine now knock wood.

[3dazey]

This is absolutely the coolest thing ever. I missed Amy's ride...how was it?

[WW_Queen]

Okay guys, here is the official order of go:

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/EQ/C51CB/EQX003400.shtml#EQX003401

[Jazzy Lady]

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/EQ/C51CB/EQX003400.shtml#EQX003401
has an order of go.

[Guin]

It's 7:30 pm in Massachusetts and there are just a bunch of people walking around dragging the ring. Does anyone know if anything is going to happen sometime soon?

[WW_Queen]

sisu27 I believe it is on for all 4 hours! :D Let's cross our fingers!

[Guin]

Aha! An announcement :

"The DRESS-age will start in three minutes' time, please take your seats."

LOL, veddy British!

[WW_Queen]

Hey JL did you see that short commercial on E.L.?

Nice of them to focus on his troubled background and current success instead of that whole "everything else".... :rolleyes:

[Tuckertoo]

Dangit!! It won't work on my computer. The screen is black and every now and then the white Beijing Olympic background flashes.

[Jazzy Lady]

I missed it. I was on the phone. My roomate said it was good.

[Guin]

It's going on right now, you haven't missed anything. 7:47 pm eastern standard time Friday night

Daisy Dick of the UK just went

[Guin]

Marcelo Tosi of Brazil is going right now

[Jazzy Lady]

It's going on right now, you haven't missed anything. 7:47 pm eastern standard time Friday night

Daisy Dick of the UK just went


I'm watching the tv now... I meant the Eric Lamaze commercial WWQ mentioned.

[WW_Queen]

It was very "glossy"....I called a girlfriend of mine that is currently grooming for a jumper out by Spuce Meadows that our dear friend Eric (we had a nickname for him but I won't mention it on here) had his own little infomercial. (Aka, a little pre-press adverstising.) I'm sure he'll put in a good round however. Our SJ riders usually do pretty well.

A CAN rider I'm looking forward to seeing go is Selena. Her Mom is an interesting lady, I've never met Selena but I'm sure she'll put in an accurate ride. :)

[Platinum Equestrian]

WOW, the feed is quite impressive!

[deltawave]

I can't believe I can sit here and watch the Olympics on a computer! I love technology. :D

[WW_Queen]

Amen to that DW!

[AppJumpr08]

Oh this Polish horse is cute!

[Jazzy Lady]

I'm looking forward to Selena's test. I think Selena and Mike will post the best scores for the Canadians.

[WW_Queen]

Ugh, did you hear how the commentators at Rolex this year really tore into him? Yeesh.

So JL, you'd better be working your ass off over the next few years, we better see your name on the longlist in another 4 years! :D

[foxhavenfarm]

Oh this Polish horse is cute!

I thought so too!

Is there a list of the horses and their breeds somewhere? I could only find the riders on the Olympics site.

[Jazzy Lady]

Ugh, did you hear how the commentators at Rolex this year really tore into him? Yeesh.

So JL, you'd better be working your ass off over the next few years, we better see your name on the longlist in another 4 years! :D

Shortlist ;) I'm working on the longlist... lol

[WW_Queen]

Foxhavenfarm, if you go to the order of go posted on page 1 or 2 of this thread, it lists the breed/sex/born/sire (if available) for each horse. :)

[AppJumpr08]

I thought so too!

Is there a list of the horses and their breeds somewhere? I could only find the riders on the Olympics site.

Most of them are listed here (http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/EQ/C51CB/EQX003400.shtml#EQX003401)

I super excited to see Samantha and Livewire (Toddy) ride for Canada - I worked for Buck back when she was starting as a WS with him... and Toddy was just a baby! :)

[WW_Queen]

Shortlist

Atta girl!!

The way I figure, I'm going to have arthritis in too many places on my body to ever even hit prelim....fortunately I'm also on track to be very wealthy by the age of 50 due to various reasons. :D

When I *do* become rich, I promise to support CAN eventing by building a farm in the GTA and spending my "retirement" importing horses and supporting CAN riders.

I'll just hack around and hunt the Olympic retirees in my spare time. :lol:

[foxhavenfarm]

Foxhavenfarm, if you go to the order of go posted on page 1 or 2 of this thread, it lists the breed/sex/born/sire (if available) for each horse. :)

Ah, thank you! :)

[Fence2Fence]

Wow. I"m blown away from the live feed.

My cat is happily studying dressage. :eek:

[deltawave]

I'm watching via wireless modem and every now and then the picture gets all "pixelated" and it looks REALLY COOL, like a Leroy Neiman painting. Wish I could freeze it and save those pics, they are really neat. Probably could do it with photoshop, but I'm way too left brain. :)

And braided tails, wow, a fashion trend! :D

[AppJumpr08]

Isn't the feed awesome?! I was shocked at how good it is... and also that I could watch it on my Mac :D

[zagafi]

It IS awesome! I did not expect this kind of quality. Woo Hoo! What a nice way to spend a Friday night. LOL!

[cllane1]

Just finished watching Frank Ostholt's (Germany) test and it was stunning! Great quality feed too!

[OneDaySoon]

Hey have you guys seen my Medal List Contenders thread?

Frank O was amazing, loved the flashy Polish horse too. Sadly missed the first several riders.

[TBKate]

What a gorgeous test!! Anyone know if Frank O is single (and straight)? ;) He and his horse are both darn cute! Looking forward to Gina Miles after the break.

ETA: I love that the tractor is a John Deere. Moline, Illinois to the Olympics on the other side of the globe!

[AppJumpr08]

I'm bummed that I missed Mark Todd's ride... is NBC archiving any of this live feed, or am I SOL?

[FrittSkritt]

This is so cool! One complaint: the commentary and play-by-play aren't updating automatically, so in order to see the latest, I have to close the video player and then launch it again... :(

[WW_Queen]

Awwww.... a mini infomercial about Ian Millar and his family in showjumping. Now THAT was touching! :)

[FrittSkritt]

Hey, that's Brian O'Connor announcing there! [which I knew already, just think it's fun to hear the same voice I hear at Area II events ;)]

[deltawave]

I dunno, it was green, but I didn't see any JD insignia on that tractor . . .

[mademoiselle]

I remember when I was In Europe all the girls had a crush on Stefano ... He is very cute ... Yummy

[MelantheLLC]

I like Cappa Hill's tail.

[zagafi]

Woo! Cappa Hill's tail sure is purty! /shallow

[2horseowner]

I wonder why Cappa Hill's tail is not braided or pulled for this level of competition?

[zagafi]

I wonder why Cappa Hill's tail is not braided or pulled for this level of competition?

Cause then we'd miss out on the pretty! :D

[MelantheLLC]

50 for that? This judging is a little whacked?

[ponyjumper4]

My connection must be too slow with this data card as it just keeps buffering every 5-7 seconds. I guess I'll have to wait until work on Monday.

[Jazzy Lady]

Gina's test was lovely until the second change. Mac looked SO relaxed. Her lateral work was so smooth.

Go Gina!! 39 and change!

[MelantheLLC]

whoo! Gina! Well done.

[mademoiselle]

She has a weird way to hold her stirrups ... It was a good test :yes:

[foxhavenfarm]

Very nice test for Gina!

[Lori T]

Go, Gina! What a nice test! This live feed is making it hard to watch the opening ceremonies!!

[zagafi]

WTG Gina and Mac!

[kcrubin]

man, that chick has long legs! (lucinda)

[zagafi]

Go, Gina! What a nice test! This live feed is making it hard to watch the opening ceremonies!!

And that, my friend, is why we have Tivo. :D

[WW_Queen]

Can I bring Kilkishen home with me? I think I'm in love! :D

[OneDaySoon]

And that (LF) was perfection.

[JER]

Rule Headley Brittania! Wow.

Very nice test from Gina, too.

[Ajierene]

Linda Algotsson on an 18 year old horse. I will be looking for the rest of their performance. They looked excellent in dressage.

[Fence2Fence]

From the live commentary:

But he is more famous for training Madonna
Fox Pitt had three horses that qualified for the Games very rare in our sport
LOL!

[seeuatx]

Pooh. I don't have cable so I am not allowed to watch :(

[HORSEBACKRIDER]

Watch it on your computer. NBC has a live feed. It's a bit balky from time to time but pretty cool.

[AppJumpr08]

Pooh. I don't have cable so I am not allowed to watch :(

When it asks you for your service provider, just say direct tv or something... that's what I did because my cable provider isn't a member of the nbc olympic network (:rolleyes:)

[sisu27]

I missed it. I was on the phone. My roomate said it was good.

It was great! I so hope he medals so people will stop holding a grudge.

Thanks WW for the OOG. Just got back from a quick hack in time to see lucinda go, what a great test. I hope they replay it again later so I can see Kyles test although it sounds like he got robbed. That seams to happen to us. Remember two years ago at rolex when ian and napalm were ripped off? Still bugs me.

[Lori T]

And that, my friend, is why we have Tivo. :D

Yeah, but I find if I tivo it, I won't get around to watching it! I solved the problem by moving the laptop into the family room! I must make my husband proud, watching 2 at once!

[blackwly]

I just got off my horse and tuned in...this live feed is amazing! I can't believe it's working on my husband's mac...

anyway, does any one have the score so far? All I caught was:

Gina with a 39
Swedish rider with a 40-something
WFP with a 55???
Brazilian rider with a 55

[Jazzy Lady]

Okay, I'm going to miss Selena tomorrow! BOOOO

[three_dayer]

this is pretty cool, the commentator is a bit weird, but oh well...some very good tests...they just stuck in an ad in the middle of a test, that is very annoying

[Mariequi]

I can't download Silverlight. Old computer I guess. I thought I was getting the feed anyway and a ride started and stopped and is just sitting there. Guess I'll have to wait to fast forward the DVR whenever... Sigh.

[JanWeber]

Had to make sure I wasn't logged on as Caroline before I posted. Bob and I have been sitting in lawn chairs out under the trees drinking wine and watching the live feed on my laptop. Came in when I spilled the wine...and ran out of battery. The clarity IS amazing - Marilyn (Payne) is the judge at M and I could SEE her watching the test!

[yventer]

It's a little freaky hearing Brian O'Connor's voice doing the announcing - he does so many events out here (Ar2) it's a little surreal watching something in China and hearing that familiar voice ;->

I'm so thrilled for him that he got the job!

Yvonne

[seeuatx]

I am watching now :D. What happened to the French guy?

[Mike Matson]

What?! The Brazilian rider gave a military salute in civilian attire! :eek: That's a no-no.

[enjoytheride]

ok, can anyone compare the starlight v. non starlight? My computer is ancient and does not support starlight even though I have DSL.

Also, is there going to be "on demand" or archived coverage too since I don't plan on staying up all night long?

[three_dayer]

guess they are done till tomorrow at 530 in the morning(mst) bummer...so glad they finally took the initiative and put this on the web, almost like being there, now my entire weekend is shot, since ill be sitting here watching the olympics

[glfprncs]

Has anyone figured out when the live feed will restart? I'm assuming since the 'ride times' given for what we just watched (i.e. ride at 9:35 happened at 9:35 p.m EST) that the next set (which will begin, I think, around 19:15) will actually be about 7:15 a.m. EST?

[Xctrygirl]

They are 12 hours ahead

~emily

[Mariequi]

Well, doesn't that just figure. My feed had just started to play okay! Oh well!

[EventerAJ]

THANK YOU NBC!! Wow, what a privilege to watch all those tests, from opening canter to post-ride chat w/ coach! The clarity and quality of the live feed was amazing. So cool to hear Nigel or Brian, just like we do here at US events.

Is anyone else wondering about the scores?? VERY low for some of those tests! I didn't get to see more than 6 or 7 rides, but I was quite surprised. The judges' booths seem to freak out a lot of horses... saddlebred antics, not going NEAR the corners at C, lots of tension. Many missed changes, 4-beat canters, on-the-forehandness. And the centerlines, so crooked! (Thanks for the great camera angles NBC!) These weren't exactly "bad" tests, but given the recent critical judging (at FH, Jersey, Rolex, etc for the last 2-3 yrs) I expected scores in the 60s+. Instead, they were low 50s!

I don't want to be too harsh on these riders, but I swear the judges are scoring a good 10pts better than usual. Agree/disagree? Maybe it will all even out in the end... with judging like this, if Becky can pull off a good test Comet could be in the 20s!

[nature]

1. Interesting variety of salutes
2. One rider, male, had a black eye
3. One tail braided, several pulled and several natural
4. 2 full cheek snaffles, few double bridles
5. Some had light gloves, some had black
6. One male had a ribbon hanging down from his derby in back
7. Some cream breeches, most white
8. 1 dropped noseband, most flash, few double bridles
9. Billets hanging down like teats on a cow, not tucked in
10. Some riders/grooms immediately attended to the comfort of the horse, loosen girth, run up stirrups, etc.....
11. Some riders/grooms could not be bothered, just walked the horse off, poor horse

[Hony]

this is pretty cool, the commentator is a bit weird, but oh well...some very good tests...they just stuck in an ad in the middle of a test, that is very annoying

Cara's commentating is quite insightful. The other commentator trains show jumpers and does quite a lot of commentating for televised horse sport.

[mbhorse]

Can someone explain to me why Didier ended up with such a good score when he messed his test. I would have thought it was akin to going off course in a jumping round.

I'm with you. How is it that he ended up fifth after basically going off course? (Says the ignorant H/J rider.)

[zagafi]

Yeah, but I find if I tivo it, I won't get around to watching it! I solved the problem by moving the laptop into the family room! I must make my husband proud, watching 2 at once!

HA! I'm doing *exactly* the same thing--dressage on the laptop, opening ceremonies on tv.

[Hony]

I'm with you. How is it that he ended up fifth after basically going off course? (Says the ignorant H/J rider.)

Because the rest of his test was excellent and those marks would have outweighed the off course deduction.

[sisu27]

Cara's commentating is quite insightful. The other commentator trains show jumpers and does quite a lot of commentating for televised horse sport.

Pretty sure they weren't talking about cara and nancy. Most of us in canada are watching on tv but it sounds like everyone else is viewing via live feed on their computers.

[mbhorse]

Because the rest of his test was excellent and those marks would have outweighed the off course deduction.

Wow, wish we could have those rules in hunterland. Sorry, forgot where I was going, let me circle then continue on with my beautiful trip. (Don't flame me - really wish we could do this!)

[bornfreenowexpensive]

I'm with you. How is it that he ended up fifth after basically going off course? (Says the ignorant H/J rider.)


Not the same thing at all....closer to dropping a rail for a jumper but even then not really the same thing. His test was EXTREMLY nice....and that penalty hurts especially when the scores will be as close as they are going to be. But in dressage, you can flub a movement and it only effects the score for that movement.....and a test score can still be very competitive even with an error if the quality is there.


At the end of the day...this is eventing....the dressage score is just the begining. And given what is being said about the xc course....this competition is NOT going to won on the dressage score....xc and stadium are going to be very influential in the outcome. They just need to be in striking distance. I think any of the riders who break 50 will have a shot and you will see a lot of movement at the end of the day.

[mcm7780]

Is the live feed over for now? I can't find anything...:(

[seeuatx]

I'm with you. How is it that he ended up fifth after basically going off course? (Says the ignorant H/J rider.)

It is only -2 points on any movement that has an error. If the rest of the test is flawless, -2 will bump them down only a small amount in the overall percentage.

[vineyridge]

Can I get the computer feed?

I've got XP Pro, but on an old laptop with a PIII 650 mhz processor and only a 25 gig HD. Dial up.

I listened to Rebecca Farms with no problems, but you tube video takes an hour to download ten minutes. I think I'm shafted.

USA advertises that equestrian will be part of their programming from 2 am to 2 pm tomorrow. Any ideas how that will run? I mean, does NBC have it broken down into smaller time segments? I will record, I guess, but 12 hours seems like a lot.

[Snapdragon]

Each movement of the dressage test is scored individually (0 being abyssmal and 10 being fantabulous). If one movement is screwed up and gets a low score, it's only for that one movement. All the other parts can still have good scores. If you go "off course," 2 points are deducted from the score from each judge.

[mbhorse]

It is only -2 points on any movement that has an error. If the rest of the test is flawless, -2 will bump them down only a small amount in the overall percentage.

Thanks! Always nice to be educated about the rules governing different aspects of equestrian sports. All of the blogs and on-line coverage this year is great and has me watching/reading about disciplines I probably wouldn't have followed in the past. :)

[Ajierene]

What?! The Brazilian rider gave a military salute in civilian attire! :eek: That's a no-no.

US military regulations or Brazilian military regulations, or is there a regulations in the rules of eventing?

Interesting oddities nature - I noticed some of those also, though I didn't get to watch as many rides so far.

Interesting differences in how everything is done by different riders.

[eventingmom]

Didier did have a lovely test with the exception of the error. Without the 6 points for the error he would have been in second. But Ms. Frederick's test was awesome. What lovely changes.

[fleabites]

Is there any way to replay it? I just got home from work and want to watch it :(

[TeddyRocks]

Is there any way to replay it? I just got home from work and want to watch it :(

I can't get it to work either... bummer... The schedule says from 2AM -2PM starting on the ninth... that should be in 2.5 hours from now (EST)...?

[purplnurpl]

mine dues that stupid buffering skip every couple seconds also. SUCKS!!

The first thing I noticed was the cartoon looking picture.
Weird. Until people started moving I thought it was a picture of the arena!

[fleabites]

I GOT IT!!!!!!

Teddy, I went to "Results & Schedules" thats white text on blue on the left and clicked "Equestrian" in the pull down window and hit GO and a red advertisement type thing came up on the right that says "Sign up for Live feed now" or something...

I hope that helps you, but the video is up there to replay it!!:D:D

[ksbadger]

Was out this evening, logged in when I came back & looked at the Eventing "Long Rewind". It was just a zoom into Happy Valley followed by a looong still shot of an empty arena. GRRRR! The rest of the live videos seem to work - why aren't the rest of the tests being shown? - and who wants to see sabre or badminton (with shuttlecocks not horses) anyway?

[Mike Matson]

To render a military salute, you have to be in military attire or police attire. The Brazilian rider was not in uniform.

[mademoiselle]

I read somewhere that the riders were not allowed to compete in their military outfits by the chinese. I think many of them who are used to ride with a uniform and salute the military way are having troubles to adapt:lol::lol::lol:

[olympicdreams04]

Easy there, badger. My heart beats for riding just as it does for fencing. I'm an epeeist and think sabre is for brute without good footwork but I still watch just as rampantly as I do eventing...well almost. I don't try to make the fencers touches for them like I try to balance the riders horses for them. Armchair quarterbacks have nothing on me!

[Heinz 57]

For those that missed it live... you can watch the "rewind" here:


http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/share.html?videoid=EQ1H-BJ-SD34-080908-062003

I didn't watch the whole thing yet, but the timer runs to 3 hours/42 minutes, so I'm guessing most if not all of the rides are there.

[ezmissg]

I have laid out here the Saturday schedule based on what I could find from multiple sources. I'm not sure you can make it out here (as I copied/pasted from a spreadsheet), but the info from left to right is start and end times for Central and Eastern, description, and network/online.

Actually, I laid out ALL the equestrian schedule on an excel file and a .pdf -- I'm not even sure why! HA! If anyone wants it, send me a PM with your email address....

Where the network has multiple sports coverage, I don't think there is any way to find out more specific times, and I actually buy media for a living!



Central Start Central End Eastern Start Eastern End
Day / Time Day / Time Day / Time Day / Time Event / Coverage Viewing Outlet

8/9/08 1:00 AM 8/9/08 6:00 AM 8/9/08 2:00 AM 8/9/08 7:00 AM MULTIPLE SPORTS and equestrian eventing dressage. USA

8/9/08 6:00 AM 8/9/08 10:30 AM 8/9/08 7:00 AM 8/9/08 11:30 AM MULTIPLE SPORTS and equestrian eventing dressage (LIVE ET/CT) USA

8/9/08 6:15 AM 8/9/08 9:40 AM 8/9/08 7:15 AM 8/9/08 10:40 AM Eventing Team Dressage Day 1 Evening nbcolympics.com live

8/9/08 5:30 PM 8/9/08 8:55 PM 8/9/08 6:30 PM 8/9/08 9:55 PM Eventing Team Dressage Day 2 nbcolympics.com live

[wolfmare]

I will have to wait till I get home to watch the video, can't download anything to this work computer. I did see the placing list though, good job to our third place person...who I won't mention aloud if anyone is trying to keep the suspense!

[kcrubin]

anyone watching this am - is the chilean fellow's horse not braided?

[AppJumpr08]

Yup I'm watching! (until I have to go out and feed... :lol:)

I didn't notice about the braiding :confused:

[AppJumpr08]

I like the quartermarks on the Chinese horse though :yes:

[TexasTB]

Wow the Chinese pair has had a very good ride, despite the spook at the beginning of the test

[belambi]

Yes indeed! a great test..shame the USA judge marked him so harshly!??

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/EQ/C73CB/EQX003400.shtml#EQX003402

[kcrubin]

yes, the chinese guy did very well and I loved the quarter marks
love selena (canada) 's big smile

[AppJumpr08]

Selena is in now - what a nice mover her boy is :)

And she's got a smile on the whole time!

Very nice test for her! And a little speech to go with it! :lol:

[GreyDun]

Wow, what a great test for Selena! Good for them... they're so cute! :) What a nice little speech, too...

[KBG Eventer]

I missed everything yesterday, but I just started watching this morning. The quality is AMAZING! I have to leave soon, but hopefully the rewind video will work for me this afternoon.

[OneDaySoon]

Selena's test got better and better, by the end they were both so relaxed and beaming!

Can't wait to see Becky!!! This band performance is killing me!!!

[joliemom, again]

I have so much to do today. A house to clean. Laundry to wash. Shopping. Etc.

And here I sit at my computer waiting for the next ride. I'm so screwed.

[kcrubin]

My family is still sleeping but I have two guests coming tonight - sink full of dishes,
fed the animals , made my coffee and I'm in front of the computer - I'm going to miss PHillip's ride I think though . . .

[joliemom, again]

Wooooo Becky! Nail that halt! Yaaaaaaay!

[TexasTB]

AWESOME RIDE FOR BECKY AND COMET
they nailed every single change, on top of it
!!!! :D

[belambi]

great USA test!

[Twisting]

I can't watch it because I'm in Korea. The NBC site won't play on computers outside of the U.S.

[TexasTB]

BECKY WENT IN TO SECOND!!!
35.90

I am such a huge fan of her's right now!

GO USA!!

[OneDaySoon]

Woo Hoo Becky and Comet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is such an awesome horse and what a great ride.

[FolsomBlues]

Way to go Becky!!

[foxhavenfarm]

BECKY AND COMET ROCK!!! Score for the OTTB!!!:D

[kcrubin]

FANTASTIC test for Becky!! Woo Hoo! You could hear her husband hooting and hollering at the end - gotta love it!

[TexasTB]

Wow Megan Jones just threw the gauntlet down with her ride too.. its a close race for the top!

[belambi]

GOOD JOB AUSSIES!!!!!.not that close!

[pwynnnorman]

Wow, are we sittin' pretty now! The Brits must be pretty disappointed.

[TexasTB]

...and who said the USA wasn't going to be able to keep up??
And we've still got 2 more to go!

[ef80]

I love the green on the Irish shadbellies. Looks nicer than I expected it to!

I also really like how the eventers actually *fit* their horses, been laughing at some of my other H/J friends who go "OMG THESE HORSES ARE SO SMALL"

[Eventrgrl]

the australians are just in a totally other league than any other team there!! however it is truly fantastic that the US team has been able to hold their own in dressage although the best it yet to come from a lot of countries other than AUS.

also, besides lucinda and brit's test, the scores are so close that placings at this point are so insignificant thinking ahead to the amount of time penalties that will come about from XC.

[pwynnnorman]

Oh, dear, Oh, dear--that's not MIner's Frolic in there right now, is it? He's next, right? OH, I'm nervous!

[ezmissg]

Yikes, the humidity reminds me of HERE (Memphis). :lol: Everyone I've seen has been absolutely drenched in sweat. I noticed last night that Kyle Carter had perspiration run off his face ALL OVER the front of his coat. And, I saw a woman last night who actually took long blinks during her ride to keep it from running into her eyes.

I can SO relate. Bless their hearts!

[snoopy]

I am THRILLED Tina FINALLY has the opportunity to ride in the olympics. She has been so close for far too long.

[BAC]

the australians are just in a totally other league than any other team there!!

That's a huge exaggeration IMO, they are good but but so are several other teams. Its not over yet, a lot can happen. I am a big fan of Lucinda and Brit though and would love to see them do well.

[snoopy]

Tracey and Tina will be chuffed to bits by this performance.

[pwynnnorman]

Drat! Drat! I though it'd get into the thirties. Close, though!

[FolsomBlues]

Sorry, a little OT, but is there a way to make the video larger, or are you stuck with the size that NBC gives you?

[pwynnnorman]

Tracey and Tina will be chuffed to bits by this performance.

Who's Tracey, Snoop? Owner? Groom? Would you mind giving me her full name? I've been trying to get a real (framable) picture of him.

[TexasTB]

Sorry, a little OT, but is there a way to make the video larger, or are you stuck with the size tha NBC gives you?

Did you click on the "Enhanced player" Button? that makes the video size much larger. Also, if you're on a Windows, on the bottom right corner you can change the video size, increase it from 100% to about 125%.

Or, you could also do what I'm doing and just hook the computer up to the big screen TV :D

[melodiousaphony]

Did you click on the "Enhanced player" Button? that makes the video size much larger. Also, if you're on a Windows, on the bottom right corner you can change the video size, increase it from 100% to about 125%.

Or, you could also do what I'm doing and just hook the computer up to the big screen TV :D

Speaking of viewing format, I have to throw in that I'm amused by the typed commentary. Who on earth commenting?

[pwynnnorman]

Anyone know the last horse to in this "morning" group?

[pwynnnorman]

Speaking of viewing format, I have to throw in that I'm amused by the typed commentary. Who on earth commenting?

Is it still Imtiaz Aneez? It was yesterday. He's a nice guy. Maybe too nice!

[vanillabean]

http://www.imtiazanees.com/home.html

Here is his website, I like his comments- a good mix of humor and technicalities.

[TexasTB]

How do you get the live commentary to come up? I'm hearing the audio from the arena.. but no commentary

[snoopy]

Who's Tracey, Snoop? Owner? Groom? Would you mind giving me her full name? I've been trying to get a real (framable) picture of him.


Tracey Robinson is the dressage trainer for team GB. She was the TALL blonde lady who congratulated her. Tracey is a saucy girl...and works very hard during the training sessions and visits the Team Riders regularly through out the year.

[melodiousaphony]

Is it still Imtiaz Aneez? It was yesterday. He's a nice guy. Maybe too nice!

There's enough grumpiness and pessimism in the horse world that I'll take a big glob of nice :)
I'm amused by the chestnut mare comment. I have both a mare and a chestnut, but I joke I'm glad they aren't the same horse.

[AmericaRunsOnDunkin]

Me too TexasTB. I can't get my commentary to update. Its frozen on Becky Holder (yay! Becky!) She did great!!!! My video works though :)

[melodiousaphony]

How do you get the live commentary to come up? I'm hearing the audio from the arena.. but no commentary

If you're in the "enlarged video" you click "commentary" next to the button that would send you back to standard view.
If you're in "standard video" than the live commentary is in the panel with tabs "live commentary," "related video," and "trivia".
It's all typed, not audio.

[DLee]

Anyone know the last horse to in this "morning" group?


It looks like maybe Karin Donkers is the last to go?

[melodiousaphony]

Totsie looks like she'd be more fun to go XC on than anything else ;)

[zagafi]

Sonofabitch! I missed Becky and Comet--does anyone know if there's a way to see a replay? GAAAHHH!!!

[dogchushu]

From the commentary:

"Nothing against mares but they are like women: have their own minds." :lol:

[ef80]

Possibly a dumb question - but do the riders get their scoresheets and comments like a normal event? :)

[snoopy]

heart breaking for the Brazilian...they are a team that really wants to do well in this sport. Those who are based in the UK are such good sports and wonderful people.

[joliemom, again]

Well, if they do get a score sheet, the Brazilian's will say, "tactful ride." Bless his heart.

[OneDaySoon]

Nicholas T is up next!

On the replay here are the Playback times:

Morning
Amy 37 minutes
Clayton 44:45
Framk 2:17
Gina 2:45
Lucinda 2:52
Will F-P 3:15

Evening
Andrew N - 21:00
Selena - 27:30

[dogchushu]

Huh? The leaderboard says that Touzaint withdrew, but the live feed shows him coming up next.

[rebecca yount]

That poor Brazilian child!!! How brave of him to get through it. Now he gets (I guess, right, probably?) to do the other parts now that his dressage test is over. Totsie is quite a hotsie...

[TexasTB]

anyone know the story?
what a bummer for Nicolas.. he was one of the favorites for individual honors

[snoopy]

On a side note...

I am very happy to see the stands full...this is great news for our sport. In Athens there were very little in the stands during dressage, it was sad really.

[OneDaySoon]

Oh that is terrible for Nicholas!

[TexasTB]

On a side note...

I am very happy to see the stands full...this is great news for our sport. In Athens there were very little in the stands during dressage, it was sad really.

It is isn't it? As much of a pain as it was to hold the event so far from Beijing, it certainly has helped us in the way of spectator attendance! One can imagine what cross country day will be like..

[zagafi]

Whoo! Totsie *is* quite the hotsie, isn't she? Poor kid...but I have to agree with the "tactful ride" comment. Hopefully she'll give him one hell of a ride XC!

[dogchushu]

anyone know the story?
what a bummer for Nicolas.. he was one of the favorites for individual honors

All I can find is a "WD" next to his name on the leaderboard. Shame. I would have liked to see his test.

But it is nice to see the stands full! I wonder how many viewers/downloads there are from the feeds?

[ezmissg]

Looks like USA coverage is about to start....I wonder if that will be live as well, or just some features?

[snoopy]

The polish have a long history with this sport...they love it and host Balley Bor. With the expansion of the EU they have had better opportunities to get back on the world stage....I am so happy to see this.

[Mariequi]

So far so good on USA. Guess no online for me - processor too old, as I am.

[claire]

All I can find is a "WD" next to his name on the leaderboard. Shame. I would have liked to see his test.


Over on Horse and Hound BB they are saying he fell yesterday while being lunged and is lame behind. :(

[dogchushu]

The Japanese rider (Yashiaki Oiwa?) seemed rather nervous (understandable), but his horse, Gorgeous George, seemed like a very big hearted, lovely guy.

[LessonLearned]

For those looking for a recap, they are running the previous session on USA right now. Andrew Nicholson on now!

[Drvmb1ggl3]

Hell of a ride from Karin Donckers!

[Frog]

I really liked the Japanese guy! How cool is that.

Karen Donkers' mare, wow what a beauty!

[AmericaRunsOnDunkin]

Anyone know the live feed for XC tomorrow? This is just great. :)

[ezmissg]

Anyone know the live feed for XC tomorrow? This is just great. :)

6:30pm ET tonight for rest of dressage

8:00pm ET tomorrow starts x-c

[AmericaRunsOnDunkin]

Thank you! I couldn't get the schedule portion of the NBColympic site to work for me to give me the schedule!

[Painted Up]

i sure wish they had it blocked differently on my digital cable, instead of like 5hr blocks with 5 diff events, each event could have it's own block. i cant record every 5 hr block thats says equestrian, i'll run out of room on my DVR!!!! and i dont know what time in those 5hrs the horses will be on!! grrrrr.... am i the only one?

[ezmissg]

Thank you! I couldn't get the schedule portion of the NBColympic site to work for me to give me the schedule!

I just emailed you a schedule. :)

[ezmissg]

i sure wish they had it blocked differently on my digital cable, instead of like 5hr blocks with 5 diff events, each event could have it's own block. i cant record every 5 hr block thats says equestrian, i'll run out of room on my DVR!!!! and i dont know what time in those 5hrs the horses will be on!! grrrrr.... am i the only one?

It's not the cable system; it's the way the network enters the feed time.

So, yes, we are all in the same boat. :(

[Foxygrl516]

I've watched all of teh live feed and love it! I even got up at 6:15 on my day off to see the "night" session. :) But how do you hear Imti's commentary??? When I turn up the volume I just hear the sounds of the stadium and the announcer there. I would like to hear what he has to say.

Btw, I think we should all be emailing NBC and thanking them for this live feed. We should make sure they know how much it is watched and appreciated.

[RAyers]

Of course we should thank NBC. Their CEO has a voting seat on the IOC board. This is part of how the IOC justifies keeping sports in the Olympics as well as giving NBC exclusivity (hence why they also agreed to broadcast Rolex). So, by us watching we show the IOC that there is a sufficient audience for retention of this sport.

Reed

[Carol Ames]

LessonLearned (http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/member.php?u=105316) http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/images/statusicon/user_online.gif Thanks for the "heads up":yes:; watched the last;) two rides! do you have tomorrows'' schedule?:confused:
Working Hunter

[Carol Ames]

ohNO!; I just realized i am gone tomorrow from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm;
:30 am until until c. 5:30 pm,and will depend on everyones' post!:lol:s

[Carol Ames]

ok /reed,who we write where?ef course we should thank NBC. Their CEO has a voting seat on the IOC board. This is part of how the IOC justifies keeping sports in the Olympics as well as giving NBC exclusivity (hence why they also agreed to broadcast Rolex). So, by us watching we show the IOC that there is a sufficient audience for retention of this sport.

[grayarabpony]

Anyone else having problems with the quality of the live feed? I have DSL but the video is still very jerky.

[wanderlust]

The replay seems to have disappeared- anyone know where it went to? I watched a bunch of it last night, but I haven't seen Becky's test!

[AiryFairy]

The replay seems to have disappeared- anyone know where it went to? I watched a bunch of it last night, but I haven't seen Becky's test!

GRR... I am so frustrated with trying to find where these events are being broadcast. I could only find the replay of last night's dressage ending with the French rider - where are the rest? Can someone provide a link, or channel if they're on tv?

[Carol Ames]

What time does Karen ride tomorrow?:confused:

[Carol Ames]

What time does Karen ride tomorrow?:confused:

[ksbadger]

What time does Karen ride tomorrow?:confused:

Carol,
All the Order of Go for Dressage is here: http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/EQ/C51CB/EQX003400.shtml#EQX003403

Karen goes at 6.58 am HK on Sunday or 6.58pm (18.58) EST SATURDAY - don't forget they're exactly 12 hours ahead of the East Coast. So you won't miss it after all.

Phillip Dutton goes at 9.13 and Mary King from the UK could alter all the standings with her last but one ride at 9.41. The last ride is at 9.48 - Jean Renard Adde, who must be gutted after Nicolas Touzaint's withdrawal. BTW anyone know the reason? Must have been pretty severe to also take out the team.

[TBCollector]

Injured his stifle...apparently got cast in his stall during the thunderstorm.

[TBCollector]

p.s. This according to one of the grooms who is sending updates...no official release.

[TBpalsx3]

Aug. 9: 3-Day: Dressage-2:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on USA
Aug. 11: 3-Day: Cross- Country- 6:00pm-8:00pm OXYGEN
Aug. 12: 3-Day: Stadium Team Gold Medal Final-6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on OXYGEN


The current TV schdedule..You have to either record the times above or sit and watch other sports to get to the equestrian events
.
The live video streaming is incredible. I suggest you go to NBCOLYMPICS.com before time to watch and explore the home page especially anything equestrian. If you search and explore you will see times for live feeds.

Then to install silverlight click on PLUG INS at the very bottom of the home page and then go the the blue box on the second page and follow instruction to download silverlight which enhances the videos.
To watch the equestrian events you must click videos on the home page in the navy tool box and then click Watch LIVE for those sports listed as currently live.

The next live streaming of the remaining dressage is today at 6:30 pm EST
Very exciting to watch live.
The written commentary is it. No live commentary just the sounds around the arena, footing noises and the crwds sreaming.

[YRAP Mom]

I couldn't find a replay of Becky's ride on NBC but it's posted on You Tube from a video taken from the stands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Mgabp9YIs

Great Ride!

[pwynnnorman]

I'm trying to find the replay of the 2nd group -- the one that was live for us this morning. Anyone know where it is?

[snoopy]

18:30 this PM (saturday) the dressage continues....I think

[last laugh]

Thanks so much for leading us to the YouTube video of Becky's ride... not having cable and also a mac w/out intel means not much equestrian coverage for me. If there are anymore, let us know!

[purplnurpl]

Injured his stifle...apparently got cast in his stall during the thunderstorm.

Is this in reference to the French horse?

I'm so sad. I've waited 4 long years to see Nic is that fantastic Gray.
close to tears here. 4 years is a long time. : (

[flutie1]

Thanks so much for leading us to the YouTube video of Becky's ride... not having cable and also a mac w/out intel means not much equestrian coverage for me. If there are anymore, let us know!

I echo that Thank You! What a lovely ride. My TiVo managed to miss it this morning. Becky finally gets to wear the very long awaited scarlet. Couldn't happen to a better person!!!

Flutie

[three_dayer]

here we go!! second day of dressage...this is soo much fun, of course i need to ride, but here i am, sitting here watching the olympics :)

[CTDarkhorse045]

Poor Samantha Taylor from Canada had a tough ride :(

[three_dayer]

she was doing so well, trot work was very nice, too bad about the canter work

[fernie fox]

I have good picture but very bad sound or written comentary tonight.Can anyone tell me what I have done wrong tonight.

I cannot tell who is riding.

[three_dayer]

ingrids test was very nice, wow a 33.5, very cool! very nice canter work

[dogchushu]

I have good picture but very bad sound or written comentary tonight.Can anyone tell me what I have done wrong tonight.

I cannot tell who is riding.

My commentary stopped and the sound went out once. I had to close the window and reopen it to get it fixed.

But don't try it now since Karen is up next! ;)

[OneDaySoon]

Karen looks pensive. Such a young boy...

[eks]

I can't get any video to come up!!!

[snoopy]

Not often that I praise Karen, but she did a GREAT job with a green horse at this level. It could not have been any better IMO. That was some tactful educated riding.

[three_dayer]

wow these dressage tests are getting better and better, aussies are kicking butt...

[OneDaySoon]

Not often that I praise Karen, but she did a GREAT job with a green horse at this level. It could not have been any better IMO. That was some tactful educated riding.

Yup, she was good sport as always. Pretty good score considering...

[three_dayer]

poor patricia ryan,ireland horse looks abit freaked about the arena

[Guin]

I saw Karen, and then Sonja (Sonya?) the Australian. To me it looked like the Australian did better, but Karen had a higher score? It just seemed like Sonja was so much smoother.

[deltawave]

Karen's flying changes were awesome. What a nice horse. I thought the horse to follow was more resistant in general and not as nice a mover.

[Guin]

The Irish horse looks like he's looking for the cross country fences! :lol:

[deltawave]

If I were riding that Irish horse I'd be thanking God for the curb rein! :lol: I think he would've just climbed right up into the air on his hind legs without it.

[ezmissg]

I can't get any video to come up!!!

Hmmmmm...I've rebooted/restarted too. When I am on the loading page, all I get are the little gray spinning circles. I wonder if their server has been swamped or something?

[Jleegriffith]

What a super ride for Becky and Comet. Love the ottb's! He is simply stunning.

[bip]

Hmmmmm...I've rebooted/restarted too. When I am on the loading page, all I get are the little gray spinning circles. I wonder if their server has been swamped or something?

Poop, me too :(

[Guin]

Do you see the commentary? They are having the cross country at a golf course???

"Cross Country will be held at the Bass River Golf Club to accommodate the 5700 meter course."

Did they actually set up the course ON the golf course?? :confused:

[snoopy]

Do you see the commentary? They are having the cross country at a golf course???

"Cross Country will be held at the Bass River Golf Club to accommodate the 5700 meter course."

Did they actually set up the course ON the golf course?? :confused:



They did it in Los Angeles...infact eventing almost did not happen because there was no place for the XC and at very considerable expence where they allowed to used a golf course in the end.

[ezmissg]

And, I can get other NBC video channels to load -- JUST NOT THE EQUESTRIAN ONE! ARGH!

[Mariequi]

Agree about Becky, your Fluteness.

[shawneeAcres]

Same here but maybe this will tell NBC how MANY people want to watch the equestrian stuff and they will start having it on TV more.

[ezmissg]

So, for those of us locked out ... update, please?!

[Guin]

Same here but maybe this will tell NBC how MANY people want to watch the equestrian stuff and they will start having it on TV more.

Are you kidding? This live feed is 10,000,000 times better than having it on tv!! They are actually showing ALL the competitors, and their FULL ride. If they put this on network tv, it would be BUTCHERED. They'd show maybe 10 seconds of the British team, spend 99% of the time interviewing the American riders' kindergarten teachers, and .05% of the time showing one American ride - and ONLY if the US team had a chance at a medal. Feh! on network television!

[copperdolly]

Not sure if you can get the live feed in the US, but CBC (canadian network) has live coverage that is working for me.

[ezmissg]

I'm back in!!! HURRAY!!! I guess you just need to keep trying until there is an "opening"

[Mariequi]

Did you have the little gray circles and then at one point got in?

[SpottedCat]

Guys, I don't know if this is any help to you, but there is a live feed in the BBC website - are you blocked from it? Try http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/ I'm watching a live feed on there. Just watched a Brazillian test after Sharon Hunt did a super test with Jasper.