Syracuse Invitational Free Live Webcast

[EQTV]

Syracuse Invitational Free Live Webcast

www.syracuseinvitational.com or www.equestriansport.tv

[LizzyM]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!! :D

[PolymerChem]

I've been watching all morning... it's great!

[eventchic33]

why is mine all jerky and in sorta slomo then FF???????????

[BLBGP]

It's so nice to have, but what a weird camera angle! I don't know if any horse/rider look great from directly above.

[MHM]

Thank you so much! It's fantastic!!!!!!!!

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

What a beautiful set up they have going on in that ring!

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

O and did anyone see Shach and Bering C go earlier? I just tuned in and I missed them! thanks!

[bascher]

where is the schedule for classes?

[bascher]

nevermind...found it. question though, does the maclay go all day saturday or are there other rounds other days?

[SteeleRdr]

nevermind...found it. question though, does the maclay go all day saturday or are there other rounds other days?

I'd like to know the same. We've got a horse out on lease that is there showing, and we'd like to watch him go!

[Sing Mia Song]

First round starts at 6:30 am, second round after 2 pm

[SteeleRdr]

Thanks! We were expecting to get our boy back last weekend, but the girl leasing him got a call and she made it in when someone else had dropped out. Here's to hoping the old man behaves himself!

[Sing Mia Song]

Is that HB Liddle?? Who's riding him?

[Smiles]

Is the grey horse just a little lame or what?

[showme]

Is anyone getting tonight's broadcast? I thought it started at 7:00.

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

I got sound but no picture.

[Charisma]

? anyone else having trouble? it keeps stoping and starting

[CThorse]

? anyone else having trouble? it keeps stoping and starting

Exactly the same thing happening here. Quite frustrating.:mad:

[Two Black Cats]

I'm getting the same -- I emailed Equestriansport TV...we'll see if I hear back...

[Charisma]

meant stopping.....sorry typo. I emailed them as well. Haven't seen a whole round yet!

[MKFS]

The stopping and starting is also happening to me. It came in fine earlier.

[CThorse]

I bet its because so many people are home from work/school now, so more people are on watching...

[heartinrye]

did someone just fall? i turn away for like 2 mins and everything stops!

[SteeleRdr]

Is that HB Liddle?? Who's riding him?

Yup, good ol' HB...ornery old man that he is. A girl that trains with Kim Williams is riding him. I'll PM you her name, I don't want to post her name on a public BB.

[BLBGP]

Who fell and what happened? My feed keeps freezing on me. Was the horse ok?

[PolymerChem]

The horse/rider combo was Significant with Laura Bowery. I watched them start their first two fences then got the feed back to watch Significant swim the oxer and fall, so I don't know exactly what happened. Laura was rattled but did walk out under her own power. Significant popped back up and took himself to the outgate; he didn't appear to be injured but he was off camera pretty quickly and I was mostly watching to see if he fell on his rider.

[sweetawakening]

I think it was Laura Bowery, my feed keeps freezing so I didn't hear the name. She and the horse fell together. Horse got right up, she stayed on the ground for a few minutes but did get up on her own. I hope shes ok!

[wyldhorseb]

are they showing the scoreboard so you can see the names and scores like they did at capital challenge or do you have to have to volume on to hear who's on course?

[PolymerChem]

They show the horse/rider name in an on-screen inset at the beginning of the course, but they do not show the score board (or announce scores that I've heard).

[Nski32]

the freezing issue is really pi$$ing me off!!:mad:

[wyldhorseb]

just show the freaking feed. gosh. i dont want to see a freeze image of the man riding okay?

[wyldhorseb]

was getting a little better. i saw two jumps in a row with no problem wow.

[wyldhorseb]

what just happened with scott stewart and music street? he went in the middle of the fenced in combo, made an awesome turn, and left the ring...

[Nski32]

why did Scott Stewart opt out? Didnt look like refusals to me? But the stupid thing kept freezing so..

[Nauset]

I have picture but no sound.

[Roxy SM]

I gotta say, I'd be royally pissed if I paid for the live feed and it skipped/froze, but guys, this is free! The people putting this up for us don't owe us anything. Just be grateful you can watch it at all.

[wyldhorseb]

that was an odd half of a crash.

[Nauset]

I'm grateful :) I just like to hear the horse show sounds, it adds to the excitement! :D

Jersey Boy is lovely!

[Nski32]

that was an odd half of a crash.

that would be David Boley. :lol: He's ok- love the horses he rides, but he just looks so top heavy to me..

[KnickerB]

I gotta say, I'd be royally pissed if I paid for the live feed and it skipped/froze, but guys, this is free! The people putting this up for us don't owe us anything. Just be grateful you can watch it at all.

I second this!

remember it costs the show to give this to everyone free...and it is not a small cost for sure.

[War Admiral]

Same probs w/ the herky-jerkies here. But does anybody know who designed the course? I LOFF it - it looks soooooooo different that it really seems to be finding the holes in some very roadworthy horses & riders! :yes:

Methinks I'm building a smaller version in the indoor this weekend. :)

[MHM]

Same probs w/ the herky-jerkies here. But does anybody know who designed the course? I LOFF it - it looks soooooooo different that it really seems to be finding the holes in some very roadworthy horses & riders! :yes:



Richard Jeffery (sp?) from England was doing the hunter courses, IIRC.

[Gypsy Girl]

Stephanie Riggio and Breitling in the Amateur Hunter O/F crashed at the first fence this morning and they took her out on a stretcher. Horse walked out ok.
Hope she will be ok!!!

[War Admiral]

Richard Jeffery (sp?) from England was doing the hunter courses, IIRC.

Thanks MHM!

[myalter1]

mine is still herky jerky...is everyone else's too?

[Diva98]

Does anyone know where I can find an order of go for the Maclay?

[War Admiral]

mine is still herky jerky...is everyone else's too?

No, mine's pretty good this morning, insofar as I can watch (I'm at work).

Sorry, Diva, no idea, but I'd loff to know if you find one!

[PolymerChem]

Umm... good job to the rider for ignoring the fire alarm/announcement? Oops...

[Ophelia123]

seriously how annoying is that! And what a good horse for just cantering along and not even batting an eye!

[ChampionMercedes]

I'd be peeling myself of the ceiling if my horse heard that alarm go off mid-course. What a good horse for continuing on without batting an eye.

I hope the elementary school kids that are there for the morning aren't scared :( I was working at an elementary school last week and the alarm got pulled and the poor kids were terrified.

[PolymerChem]

I'm surprised the kids aren't there for the jumper classes this afternoon - those seem like they'd be easier to understand for random schoolchildren.

[heartinrye]

Did I just hear this right- there are only 4 Large Juniors?????? What??????

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

Mine is going well. Bering C and Shachine just won the stake!

[heartinrye]

sorry just saw the jog, it must have been "4 left" haha oops!

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

Sambolino is SO cute. like a big pony!

[MHM]

Thanks MHM!

You're welcome. :)

It was funny yesterday. Towards the end of that clinic in the ring, Richard was peeking out from behind the curtains at the gate, obviously ready and waiting to build the course for the night classes. The second the clinic finished, he and the jump crew leapt into action! :lol:

[ECMSD]

did anyone watch supershorty go? not bad! i would be so nervous if i were her. That course looked extremely tough. Congratulations!

[mestel]

the low juniors look like level 4 tops. Anyone else find that a little silly? I mean that's the size of the childrens jumper finals

[Pony+ an inch]

the low juniors look like level 4 tops. Anyone else find that a little silly? I mean that's the size of the childrens jumper finals

I think the jump size is a little decieving. I was watching the CC live feed and the 3'6'' looked SO tiny until you got a good view of one of the oxers and then realized it was true height.

I don't know if I just came on this live feed at the wrong time, but the past 10 or so rounds I've seen for the low junior/ao have just been terrifying. oi... not up to par. I don't know if people are having a bad day or what, but some of the distances those riders are getting their horses to--I mean it warrants a move down to childrens for a bit in my book.

edit: of course a second after I type this I see a really good ride. Might not have been the fastest but the gal had an excellent full seat and kept her horse together nicely.

[mestel]

I think the jump size is a little decieving. I was watching the CC live feed and the 3'6'' looked SO tiny until you got a good view of one of the oxers and then realized it was true height.

I don't know if I just came on this live feed at the wrong time, but the past 10 or so rounds I've seen for the low junior/ao have just been terrifying. oi... not up to par. I don't know if people are having a bad day or what, but some of the distances those riders are getting their horses to--I mean it warrants a move down to childrens for a bit in my book.

i just look on the prizelist. It is in fact level 4. The rounds have been so terrible probably because these ARE mostly children's riders. Yikes.

[Pony+ an inch]

i just look on the prizelist. It is in fact level 4. The rounds have been so terrible probably because these ARE mostly children's riders. Yikes.

ah yes then that will do it.

I could have sworn low junior a/o was level 5? Granted it's been awhile since I've ventured near the jumper ring... wonder why its at level 4, hmmm...

[joiedevie99]

I bet its because they also run medium here, not just low and high. There has to be some difference in height between the three sections. Some of the riders you normally see in the low are going in the medium I bet.

[Trees4U]

I think Scott Stewart opted out because there was no way to get to that second jump.
The woman and horse that fell (over the same jump) could have been a tradegy- that horse landed on his neck with his head sideways- we all thought he could have broken his neck. He got up though- so did the rider.
Those horses were all gorgeous- quite a few chestnuts and alot of chrome!
Of course you probably heard that George Morris was ill and not at the clinic:(
John Madden is the master at PR - during the Q & A -somone in audience commened that if the Parelli system was used , whips and spurs would not be needed.
He explained the purpose of such and she persisted- I wouldn't have been so polite.....:eek:

[heartinrye]

I bet its because they also run medium here, not just low and high. There has to be some difference in height between the three sections. Some of the riders you normally see in the low are going in the medium I bet.

Yup but they also have low/med/high at WEF, Level 6/7/8, which is what I always thought it was.
Level 4 is children's height, maybe some people are having problems with the smaller height, combined with the smaller ring, their eyes might be off a little.

I didn't see them go though- stupid classes are getting in the way!

[SouthBeach1990]

ah yes then that will do it.

I could have sworn low junior a/o was level 5? Granted it's been awhile since I've ventured near the jumper ring... wonder why its at level 4, hmmm...

They also dropped the Children's and Adult's so they probably wanted to be as inclusive with those riders as possible as well as them having the Medium and High sections....but I do hope the people criticizing can ride those courses blindfolded....and are competiting over much higher levels...it seems these boards are just full of people who put others down and have a comment for everything...

[SouthBeach1990]

i just look on the prizelist. It is in fact level 4. The rounds have been so terrible probably because these ARE mostly children's riders. Yikes.

since you are such a proficient jumper rider can we see some pictures or videos...so we know how to do it right?

[SouthBeach1990]

I think the jump size is a little decieving. I was watching the CC live feed and the 3'6'' looked SO tiny until you got a good view of one of the oxers and then realized it was true height.

I don't know if I just came on this live feed at the wrong time, but the past 10 or so rounds I've seen for the low junior/ao have just been terrifying. oi... not up to par. I don't know if people are having a bad day or what, but some of the distances those riders are getting their horses to--I mean it warrants a move down to childrens for a bit in my book.

edit: of course a second after I type this I see a really good ride. Might not have been the fastest but the gal had an excellent full seat and kept her horse together nicely.

same as for mestrel...can you show us your rounds so we can see what is not terrifying and how to ride a course properly?

[mestel]

since you are such a proficient jumper rider can we see some pictures or videos...so we know how to do it right?

Um, no matter how I ride, I still have eyes and can see that this kids aren't doing well. You don't have to be a magician to see that.

and ps- It would be completely different if I was telling these kids how to ride and what they are doing wrong. I'm not critiquing them. I'm saying they are riding like scary childrens jumper riders. And that makes sense. Because now I know that that is probably what they are.

[Diva98]

What class are they on now?

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

yeah does anyone one know what division this is? thanks

[Nski32]

Of course you probably heard that George Morris was ill and not at the clinic:(
John Madden is the master at PR - during the Q & A -somone in audience commened that if the Parelli system was used , whips and spurs would not be needed.
He explained the purpose of such and she persisted- I wouldn't have been so polite.....:eek:

I was so bummed that GM didnt make it- its really the whole reason I went!

I was ready to slap that chick that kept argueing with the Maddens about the whips and spurs-- why come to the clinic if you are just going to disrespect them on their opinions!

Who was that Missy? I missed the beginning- last name?

[heartinrye]

medium jr/ao's
level 5

[joiedevie99]

Not far in to the Medium Junior A/O class.

[MHM]

Missy Clark was the third clinician.

I was also very disappointed GM was not there. Hope he feels better soon.

[gmv567]

Is there an order of go anywhere?

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

Okay THAT was scarey...

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

They have an order of go on the website but they aren't really going by it..

[War Admiral]

I'm intentionally not going to comment on the scariness factor of the rounds.

What I *am* going to comment on is that some of these horses deserve HALOS!!!!

My beloffed HRH Avery would NOT have saved my sorry butt in a lot of instances I've seen.... He woulda been like "My job to get over it; your job to stay ON. Byeeeeeeeeee!" :lol:

[gmv567]

Who just went? The caption said Jordy and Laura P. but then they announced another name.

[Pony+ an inch]

I'm intentionally not going to comment on the scariness factor of the rounds.

What I *am* going to comment on is that some of these horses deserve HALOS!!!!

My beloffed HRH Avery would NOT have saved my sorry butt in a lot of instances I've seen.... He woulda been like "My job to get over it; your job to stay ON. Byeeeeeeeeee!" :lol:

There have been some saintly horses! Did anyone see the girl on the gray who got in real deep at the last fence and the horse jumped it? There was a rail, and she was way up on his neck, but that horse got her across the timers and then she fell. And because she fell after the timers, she didn't get disqualified! Talk about good timing (and luck!).

[kowgrl]

WOW how about that last one!

[War Admiral]

WOW how about that last one!

I'm gonna get caught watching this at work if I keep gasping and stifling screams like that! :cool:

[Bedazzle]

I'm gonna get caught watching this at work if I keep gasping and stifling screams like that! :cool:

Wasn't that terrifying! I liked Cotton Candy's round after that though.

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

I LOVE Catherine Pasmore's horse. What a cutie!

[omare]

the course looks very difficult and twisty to my amatuer eye-you seem to need a horse that can go very slow and jump from any place and any pace?

[Texan By The Grace Of God]

The horses do NOT seem to like that 2nd jump!

[Noctis]

is it just me or are they not adding time/faults for stops?

[MHM]

is it just me or are they not adding time/faults for stops?

I think it's faults converted, which does not penalize refusals, except for the time it takes to spin around and try again.

[PolymerChem]

It's not just you - they don't add time for stops. The time taken in circling/regrouping is the penalty. Places a premium on regrouping quickly although I think there are enough clear or fast single-rail rides that no refusals will place.

[Noctis]

ah. well there have been a ton of stops, thats for sure!

[MHM]

That was neat to have the National Anthem performed on the bugle.

I'd rather hear that than a questionable singer any day. :)

[supershorty628]

did anyone watch supershorty go? not bad! i would be so nervous if i were her. That course looked extremely tough. Congratulations!

Thanks! I was so nervous that I was throwing up all morning.. even though the lows are only level 4 at this show and I did level 6 most of the summer, I've never been to a show with an atmosphere like this one, and neither has Nikki. She usually backs off in the first trip, but got really strong today and I wasn't sure what to do (hence the rails). I'm pretty confident that she'll be her normal self tomorrow.

:)

Edited to add: For the people who are commenting about the lows only being level 4, here's my viewpoint, having now done a class. I did the low juniors at level 5 and 6 all summer and was planning on doing the mediums up here until my trainer considered the atmosphere and how technical the courses are. Many of the people in my class today competed against me this summer and did the lows for the same reason I did. It's not that we're all "scary children's jumper riders," but a lot of us are very nervous and the courses are not very forgiving. Please just keep that in mind before commenting on the rides you're watching. It's very easy to judge from one round; it's much harder to keep everything else in mind.

[BLBGP]

Cedric looks so hard to stay with in the air.

[hedmbl]

Whoa. Ward crashed in the prix.

I've never showed in Syracuse before...that ring looks pretty rough to ride just from the handful I've seen today. Looks extremely tiny. Love the live feed though.

[MLP]

I am surprised so many great riders are having trouble. The ring must really be spooky or small or something. McClain fell, Hillary Dobbs got unseated at the out of the triple, many stops and rails. I am in awe at some of the efforts these horses are putting forth. Glad to see McClain was up and ok....

[MLP]

Ian Millar just trotted a jump, can you imagine, clear but trotting up to one of those lofty verticles, that's impressive!!!!!!

[hedmbl]

Ian Millar just trotted a jump, can you imagine, clear but trotting up to one of those lofty verticles, that's impressive!!!!!!

:yes:
Pretty awesome ride and niiiccee horse.

Who's the course designer?

[SarahandSam]

I noticed those trot steps too--couldn't believe he made it over! I love Ian Miller...

That ring looks teeny to me...

[MLP]

He just did it again to the in of the in and out, that horse is amazing. I just think the ring is so tight the horse didn't have much option but man he jumped out of it wonderfully and the way he sliced some of those huge oxers - he totally deserves to win. Really cool!!!!!

[hedmbl]

Ian wins! Two awesome rounds. I've never seen Redefin go before...what a nice, nice horse...he was practically walking those fences!

And can I just say how NICE it is that they play good music in the down times? If I have to hear generic country at one more horse show I'm gonna scream! :lol:

[MLP]

I have to say that show looks like a lot of fun, I may have to trek to the East Coast one of these years to check it out. :D:yes::D:yes:

[equitationlane]

Looks like an entire other person. When did he lose so much weight. And looks positively Handsome!

[Roxy SM]

I am surprised so many great riders are having trouble. The ring must really be spooky or small or something. McClain fell, Hillary Dobbs got unseated at the out of the triple, many stops and rails. I am in awe at some of the efforts these horses are putting forth. Glad to see McClain was up and ok....

What happened to McLain? Why did he fall?

[MLP]

I noticed the same thing, there was a picture of him in the chronicle recently, maybe an issue a few weeks ago and he looks like he is at least 70 pounds lighter and I agree he looks extremely handsome. As for McClain, the horse stopped at the big oxer out of the corner an he fell off, he got right up the horse trotted off and I think may have stepped on the reins but it all ended fine.

[MLP]

I also liked that during the interview with Laura Kraut she mentioned a few more shows with Cedric and then he would be enjoying some pasture time. That's nice to hear.

[Ready2Ride]

Who is the emcee lady that Laura Kraut was talking to? thanks

[MLP]

Who is the emcee lady that Laura Kraut was talking to? thanks

I *think* Melanie Smith, not sure if that is her name but she was the same person who announced the Olympics too.

[farfel]

Gah, did Music Street scratch from the stake or did I miss him...?

[Ready2Ride]

Thank you very much- it was driving me crazy because I knew she looked very familiar. Does she live in TN?

[MLP]

Gah, did Music Street scratch from the stake or did I miss him...?

There were only 4 which surprised me but I don't think Music Street was one of them. It was a great class and cool that they gave it prime time but too bad it didn't get more entries. I can't wait for the next class!!!

[hedmbl]

There were only 4 which surprised me but I don't think Music Street was one of them. It was a great class and cool that they gave it prime time but too bad it didn't get more entries. I can't wait for the next class!!!

Music Street wasn't in it. That model was....interesting. More like wandering around in the ring :lol: The order was obvious but I still thought that was kind of funny..been out of the hunters for while. Love Jersey Boy.

[farfel]

There were only 4 which surprised me but I don't think Music Street was one of them. It was a great class and cool that they gave it prime time but too bad it didn't get more entries. I can't wait for the next class!!!

There were 8 on the order of go (including Music Street), so I was wondering where everyone else went...Jersey Boy is adorable, though! :)

[War Admiral]

Anybody else keep losing the feed? I've missed half the speed class so far. :(

(It's been great right up until now though.)

[War Admiral]

Wow, nice trip for Brianne! :yes:

[Ready2Ride]

gah, it's not working anymore. It's been great so far.

[hedmbl]

Mines working. Mario beat out Brianne with an awesome round.
Too bad...I love Mon Gamins style. He jumps exactly like my high horse...gallops in between then crouches at the base and rockets off the ground.

[hedmbl]

Wow! McClain just powered around the course in 46 and change. New leader.

[leelee]

what just happened with scott stewart and music street? he went in the middle of the fenced in combo, made an awesome turn, and left the ring...

The horse wasn't going right so he pulled up. He tried to take the 2nd jump of the three-stride, but it was pretty tight in the box of jumps that he didn't like the approach and decided not to take it. Then excused himself.

That approach was the only way to get to the second jump. You could tell he was thinking hard about whether or not it was going to work - and it didn't that time.

[MLP]

Wow! McClain just powered around the course in 46 and change. New leader.

How great was that - I am so glad he won. Just goes to show that even the pros have to deal with the ups and downs of showing. He fell off in the class before only to come back and blaze the win. What a cool class, Brianne and Hillary also rode great. Did you see Georgina's horse - Star Apple, it was bucking so high and kicking out over the jumps, definitely an athletic horse and she just rode like nothing going on. It was so cool to see, LOVE the live feed!!!!!

[Nikki^]

Is the TravelRight Surfaces National Open Jumper TFJO going on right now?

[PolymerChem]

It is indeed.

[BLBGP]

Is the feed down now or is it me?

[Hunter/JumperMom]

i think its over

[kowgrl]

I just wanted to chime in about the ring. It is very small and super spooky. Actually the whole thing is spooky. Horses stay in a underground car garage. The show is very well run. Concedering it is in a hockey rink in down town Syracuse.

[Nski32]

Go Beezie! :)

[kowgrl]

That Little Tom horse is handy!

[Eventer13]

Will the Maclay be broadcast? I thought last year they couldn't/wouldn't put it online.

[EQTV]

The Maclay Finals will be webcast for free starting at 6:30 am

[SarahandSam]

Wow, Margie Engle's horse jumps like a deer...

[hedmbl]

what's up with that black oxer? Alot have landed on the back rail pretty hard...I can't tell from the camera angle.

[SarahandSam]

No kidding...

[Alta]

what's up with that black oxer? Alot have landed on the back rail pretty hard...I can't tell from the camera angle.

A lot of riders aren't going over it straight. Others are straight (from head to tail) but on an angle, so it's making it pretty freakin' wide!

[War Admiral]

This costumed Gambler's Choice is kinda fun. They didn't have the costume things in my day!

[SarahandSam]

McLain Ward's Jeannie costume almost made me spew wine all over the keyboard.

[War Admiral]

I loff Marie Hecart's!!

[Bedazzle]

poor jimmy :no:

[MHM]

What was Georgina Bloomberg's costume supposed to be?:confused:

[Bedazzle]

Like a 80's rocker I think. She had a pink wig on and and AC/DC shirt...and metallic pants. :p

[Jersey Fresh]

the costume class is hysterical-I love LBH's fairy wings!

[hedmbl]

What was Georgina Bloomberg's costume supposed to be?:confused:

Some rockstar? The announcer said something about the 80's which is before my time...

Loved McLains and Beezie's costumes (I've seen Beezies before but never thought I'd see McLain like that!)...the hockey player was great. Got the crowd going!

[MHM]

I liked the devil tail on Leslie's horse, and the honeycomb and stinger on Beezie's.

And Dorothy even wore ruby slippers! :lol:

[Jersey Fresh]

I loved Beezies costume! And Hillary Dobb's tutu. But the hockey player, complete with gloves made me laugh the hardest!

[wyldhorseb]

jack sparrow's horse couldn't hold his lead in the hind leg.. looked a little stiff. =[ cool outfit though.

[SarahandSam]

Wow, once again, I just freaking love His Holiness, Ian Miller. (:

[Eventer13]

Anyone remember last year- was McLain a french maid? I just remember his being hysterical.

[War Admiral]

jack sparrow's horse couldn't hold his lead in the hind leg.. looked a little stiff. =[ cool outfit though.

Yeah, I saw that too.

Loffed the stinger in Beezie's horse's tail! Pity the poor grooms though, having to clean all that stuff up!

Off to bed now for this old lady... Cya as close to 6:30 as I can manage!:D

[MHM]

Anyone remember last year- was McLain a french maid? I just remember his being hysterical.

Hmm. He seems to like dressing up in drag.

At least for this class. :lol:

[whaat]

The costumes were great! Loved the hockey player and the first horse who was Superman.

[kaazs]

For some reason the video won't load on my computer.

[gmv567]

Is there anywhere to see this class now? Youtube maybe?

[joiedevie99]

As far as I know its live only, not taped.

[Tackpud]

And the Maclay finals have begun! Too bad my computer keeps freezing up in the middle of everyone's rounds...

[Tackpud]

And Jessica just showed everyone how to ride the course - lovely trip.

[Diva98]

Can't believe I am up watching ... but I am. :)

[Sing Mia Song]

I got up at 6:28 to be at my computer in time for Catherine Pasmore to walk in the ring. :cool:

The rails, they are a flyin'. Some tricky questions, especially for back-off horses. Although they're jumping the skinny, no-wing in and out better than I expected. Love the ASPCA jump.

[War Admiral]

I thought watching it that Catherine Passmore set the bar REALLY high for the rest of the riders - and indeed it's proving true (she outrode Jessica by a mile, Tackpud!).

[loni1949]

another early morning riser, i was suppose to be there to help, but due to a small medical procedure that couldn't wait I'm truly loving the web cast and cell phone technology today :) it has been perfect for staying in bed and resting :).

[sansibar]

My friend and I have been up since 6:30 watching,

That yellow and green outside oxer is being hit a lot :(

[loni1949]

I walked away for a second did the last rider -40 go off course?

[wyldhorseb]

i guess caitlin ziegler didnt actually jump the second skinny, her horse jumped, just not over the skinny. lol. she kept going like nothing was up and they excused her.

[Diva98]

She didn't jump the second element of the skinny in and out. Her horse jumped the air. ;) I saw one other do that, but they were not excused.

I missed Catherine Passmore, but I thought Jessica Springsteen was the best I have seen so far. I like the course - tough, but not too tough. Lots of good questions.

[sansibar]

I believe it was because they jumped the side of one of the green ones and not the actual jump, i think it was 40

[sansibar]

any one know how many entries there are?

[wyldhorseb]

jen waxman was pretty good! didnt see pasmore or springsteen so i can't really compare.

[wyldhorseb]

i'm surprised the last rider in that group didnt fall off. NEXT SECTION SHOULD BE GOOD. lots of BNR's. =]

[loni1949]

are you guys noticing that the first 2 jumps are giving people problems to? I can't tell from the camera angle if there is anything specific about that line

[Indy]

any one know how many entries there are?

THere are 150 in the start order

[Diva98]

It looks like a forward three to a short three and I think the adjustment is giving some people trouble.

[SarahandSam]

Anyone see how Kathryn Haley did? She was #33, I think. She's from my barn, but I've only had one lesson there so far so I don't know her... but still wanted to root for her. (:

[wyldhorseb]

yay reeds in the standby! =]

[loni1949]

8 46 2 35 4 42 13 34 1 31 39 5 6 9 15 unless I missed someone there's the standby after the first group.

[Diva98]

Lucy Davis just put in a beautiful round.

[wyldhorseb]

taylor was prettyy solid =] poor schaef.

[wyldhorseb]

sucks for tina. she rode that first line the best ive seen all day.

[Madeline]

Why are they all posting to the canter? Is that the new thing?

[Diva98]

sucks for tina. she rode that first line the best ive seen all day.

I thought so too!

[juststartingout]

Did anyone see Samantha Smith? ALso Alex Carlton they went 64 and 49 respectively

[J. Turner]

Victoria Birdsall had a stellar course.

That Bates vertical with the plank is causing lots of minor ickiness, stickiness, chips, non-flowiness.

[War Admiral]

Why are they all posting to the canter? Is that the new thing?

Guess it must be the fashion trend du jour, Madeline...

I just got back from a.m. feeding - what have I missed? I cut out right after the horse & rider fell in the A section.

[farfel]

Christina Lin's round was beautiful - too bad she missed the vertical after the skinnys - looked like maybe she got lost?

Emma Lipman and Victoria Birdsall had great rounds!

[hedmbl]

I'm late to the game today but I'm loving that ASPCA jump as well as the skinny hedges.

[farfel]

Christina Lin's round was beautiful - too bad she missed the vertical after the skinnys - looked like maybe she got lost?

Emma Lipman and Victoria Birdsall had great rounds!

Oh no, Sophie Benjamin did the same thing - didn't get her eye on the vertical.

[LizzyM]

That was such a shame for Sophie!

[War Admiral]

Is the standby list online anywhere?

[heygirlhey33]

why did sophie circle? up to then her course was killer

[Diva98]

I just yelled No! when Sophie missed the oxer. She is such a lovely rider and the rest of her course was beautiful.

[Diva98]

Is the standby list online anywhere?

They are showing it on the live feed every so often. They should announce a new one after rider #100.

[farfel]

Did Shelby Wakeman do a 4 to a 3 in the first line? If so, first one I've seen...looked like it worked well for her horse.

Sophie Benjamin's round was killer indeed - too bad about the circle!

[War Admiral]

Ah. Thank you Diva!!!

[Diva98]

Did Shelby Wakeman do a 4 to a 3 in the first line? If so, first one I've seen...looked like it worked well for her horse.

Sophie Benjamin's round was killer indeed - too bad about the circle!

Yes - it looked to me like she got deep to the first fence - so she added for the four. I don't think it will bode well for her in the standby list. Too bad - she is a nice rider.

[farfel]

I'm late to the game today but I'm loving that ASPCA jump as well as the skinny hedges.

I like that the skinnys have rolltop blocks rather than brush - to make them even more careful.

[juststartingout]

did anyone see Sam Smith or Alex Carlton would love to know how they did

[Bearhunter]

[QUOTE=farfel;3619659]Did Shelby Wakeman do a 4 to a 3 in the first line? If so, first one I've seen...looked like it worked well for her horse.



Ok, I thought so too! But I didn't think it worked so well....

[hedmbl]

[QUOTE=farfel;3619659]Did Shelby Wakeman do a 4 to a 3 in the first line? If so, first one I've seen...looked like it worked well for her horse.



Ok, I thought so too! But I didn't think it worked so well....

I missed the intro...who's on course that just had the stop at the super airy oxer...oh no! and again at the other oxer.

ETA: Nevermind...Alexa Anthony (sp?)

[juststartingout]

Whoever said rails are flying is right - sure would like to see a course diagram and distances

[hedmbl]

Whoever said rails are flying is right - sure would like to see a course diagram and distances

lots of stops too.

[farfel]

Some of the horses are just agog!

[juststartingout]

Anyone have an idea what is making the course so tough... adjustability? Scope? technical questiosn?

[War Admiral]

Anyone have an idea what is making the course so tough... adjustability? Scope? technical questiosn?

My gut instinct is that this course is all about impulsion. If you don't TRULY have control over your horse's back end, you will be found out.

[hedmbl]

Anyone have an idea what is making the course so tough... adjustability? Scope? technical questiosn?

All of the above. It's a tough course but doable...it's spooky and technical. Tons of related distances that require consistent impulsion and jump poles on super flat cups with an extra triple bar, skinny natural roll topped hedges set as an in and out and pretty much everything else they could think of to make it spooky. Looks like it would be a blast minus the crazy pressure cooker situation ;)

[Diva98]

My gut instinct is that this course is all about impulsion. If you don't TRULY have control over your horse's back end, you will be found out.

I agree. One example - the controlled five off of the end vertical to the yellow one stride. That is a big combination - you need to come in with a lot of impulsion.

I really like the course - I feel like the less experienced or less well mounted riders can still get around without losing confidence but it allows the better riders to shine.

[juststartingout]

Laura Peiffer had a great round

[wyldhorseb]

yeahhhh laura pfeiffer was realllllly good. can't wait for the new standby!

[hedmbl]

really liked Lauras ride....I like this riders for research thing they've going too. I hope they show the stand by during the break.

[wyldhorseb]

too bad for michelle morris. she has the coolest horse and the best auto release. =[

[farfel]

I agree. One example - the controlled five off of the end vertical to the yellow one stride. That is a big combination - you need to come in with a lot of impulsion.

Good call, that's exactly where Michelle Morris just got caught - too bad for her!

[SteeleRdr]

Anyone see Jennifer Wilner go? She was 20 in the order, on a big chestnut with 3 white socks. Sing Mia Song, did you happen to see it? I was trying to see it, but didn't make it back into the house in time.

[wyldhorseb]

carolyn curcio was realllly good. effortless.

[Diva98]

Lots of good rounds in this section. It will be interesting to see the new standby list.

[hedmbl]

carolyn curcio was realllly good. effortless.

Yup. Chase Boggio rode beautifully too.

[juststartingout]

Nice ride for Matt Metell

[Diva98]

Yup. Chase Boggio rode beautifully too.

He doesn't have the classic equitation form ... but I think he rides so nicely. So soft and forward. I am interested to see if his lead trouble will keep him off the standby list.

[hedmbl]

Nice ride for Matt Metell

That was Chase Boggio. Matt goes first after the break.

[hedmbl]

He doesn't have the classic equitation form ... but I think he rides so nicely. So soft and forward. I am interested to see if his lead trouble will keep him off the standby list.

I hope not but def a possibility. I'm a fan of his. He's so natural and soft.

Where is the standby?

[Diva98]

They should announce the next standby at the beginning of the next section.

[juststartingout]

That was Chase Boggio. Matt goes first after the break.

You are absolutely correct - brain and fingers are not connected today

[J. Turner]

Yup. Chase Boggio rode beautifully too.

Except for the two x-canter strides and those two jumps across the short way of the ring seemed sticky. His horse's stride is so huge that he almost has to be so slow the jumps can look not out of stride if that makes sense.

[hedmbl]

Except for the two x-canter strides and those two jumps across the short way of the ring seemed sticky. His horse's stride is so huge that he almost has to be so slow the jumps can look not out of stride if that makes sense.

Yea, there was certainly a sort of 'pause' as the horse left the ground on a few. I just find his particular style refreshing. The usual eq style can look so stiff...it's nice to see someone with a softer ride.

[wyldhorseb]

definately lots of good rides in this section. so for the standby, can people that were on the first standby not be on the second if someone takes their place or is everyone from the first also on the second standby? if that makes sense.

[wyldhorseb]

it seems that all the eq riders go forward and then rock back really hard on the landing with their leg in front...

[loni1949]

today's SI today http://www.syracuseinvitational.com/Portals/11/Sat%20TODAY%20Final%20opt%20LR.pdf

has a short article about the course "The course the juniors will ride was designed by Jimmy and
Leo. Jimmy said, “Leo and I gelled our ideas together and I went
to Richard (Jeffery) and made sure it would work in the ring.
There are long distances to short distances, and there are short
distances to long distances. Basically, they have to be able to
lengthen and shorten. I want them to ride a technical round in
good style"

that pretty much sums it up, I'd say.

[juststartingout]

also a lot of rides that were unexpected - call back list will be interesting

[J. Turner]

definately lots of good rides in this section. so for the standby, can people that were on the first standby not be on the second if someone takes their place or is everyone from the first also on the second standby? if that makes sense.

Yes, you can get knocked off the standby list. I think they announced it in order of preference so those at the bottom. However in the Maclay they do the flat, which is supposed to be worth 50%. I think they usually do three sections of ??20?? or ??10?? so the standby list will become longer than the Medal.

[Sadie*Bear]

You can see the full live results at shownet.biz and click live and then follow the information :)

[hedmbl]

Standby:
75 8 94 98 63 54 58 79 64 80 46 2 35 90 4 42 96 13 34 91 1 31 39 57 68 72

[wyldhorseb]

yay standby.,

[dcm]

Okay, so I'm looking at shownet live and it says #106 Amanda Moore on Up Chiqui.

:eek:

[hedmbl]

Okay, so I'm looking at shownet live and it says #106 Amanda Moore on Up Chiqui.

:eek:

Really?? hmmm...maybe that's why Farrington gave him an eq ride in the speed class the other night :lol:. She's up after Paige....

ETA: Paige Bellissimo is having a bad day...excused.

[Bedazzle]

OH MY!!!:eek:

[hedmbl]

I think that is Up Chiqui...they crashed the second fence.

[War Admiral]

I'm speechless. :no:

[staceymc]

Definitely not "the" Up Chiqui. Too much white on that horse's face.

[Bedazzle]

Wow that was.....not a very good ride. :no:

[hedmbl]

Definitely not "the" Up Chiqui. Too much white on that horse's face.

You think? I can't tell...'the' Up Chiqui has a ton of white too....usually doesn't have a stop, though. Although that wasn't a great ride and 'the' Up Chiqui would be used to darn near perfect rides.

[dcm]

Too much white. http://www.finalturnsites.com/albums/album435/KFarington_UpChiqui2.jpg

[hedmbl]

Too much white. http://www.finalturnsites.com/albums/album435/KFarington_UpChiqui2.jpg

Yup you're right. That's a situation when a name change might be a good idea ;)

[Tha Ridge]

Wow, Sam Schaefer just rode a great course.

Anyone know the dimensions of the ring there? It looks tiny.

[Bedazzle]

Girl in the ring now seems to be gunning her horse....Lindsey was her name.

[staceymc]

I was going to say, I don't know anyone from Kent's group to ask, but that horse looked close but not quite right (too much white on the face and the tail was also too light).

Plus I'd really be shocked considering Kent has him entered in the GP tonight. But stranger things have happened and I haven't had much coffee yet so I wasn't sure I wasn't going insane either. LOL.

[Tha Ridge]

Where is the order of go? I looked at ShowNet and that doesn't appear to be accurate. Can anyone direct me?

[hedmbl]

http://www.syracuseinvitational.com/thesport/Results/tabid/612/Default.aspx

Scroll down to sat and the order of go is listed next to it. Just click the link.

[Tha Ridge]

http://www.syracuseinvitational.com/thesport/Results/tabid/612/Default.aspx

Scroll down to sat and the order of go is listed next to it. Just click the link.

Great, thanks! :)

[War Admiral]

Anyone have a guess as to when the final round will be? Tempting though it is to stay and watch, I've not ridden anything all week!! I neeeeeed to go!!

[hedmbl]

Anyone have a guess as to when the final round will be? Tempting though it is to stay and watch, I've not ridden anything all week!! I neeeeeed to go!!

hahaha I have no idea but I'm in the same boat. Three to ride plus I need to study at some point. Oh well, a little extra turnout will do my boys good and the indoor has lights ;)

[loni1949]

the final round is in the 2pm session I think it's the last class of the afternoon session.

http://www.syracuseinvitational.com/thesport/ClassSchedule/tabid/604/Default.aspx

[juststartingout]

Schedule shows something after 2pm - There's another class scheduled before the final round - but I am not so good at estimating from the number of riders

[War Admiral]

That's as near as I can figure it, too.

My *intention* was to watch this & do housework, but being me, I've got 3 computers going instead - one showing this full screen, one showing the Tattersalls sale full screen, and this one to chat on! :eek::dead: I am such a couch potato!

[loni1949]

were a bit more "sad" over here, there are 4 of us here and we have one computer hooked up to a TV set to watch it on a big screen. Just don't ask me how my friend managed to do that ..

[juststartingout]

Anyone staying to watch the flat phase and willing to give a report - I hope they do more than last year -

Flat is supposed to be 50% of score right?