Geoffrey Curran (Ireland) - 61.70
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:24:16 AM
Linda Algotsson (Sweden) on Stand by Me - Penalties 41.50
* nice shoulder-in
* half-pass could show better flexon
* not as tense of some of the horses we've seen
* nice relaxed walk
* nice 1/2 pass but losing it at the end
* late change on the 8-ball
* look like their having fun on the extended canter
* horse seems really relaxed, very obedient
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:26:39 AM
Lucinda leading with 30.4
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:32:04 AM
William Fox-Pitt (GB) - Partmore Ed - 50.20 penalties
* messy line down the centre-line to X
* steady on the shoulder-in
* William is close to 6'6", needs tall horses
* horse seems quite "wiggly"
* almost knocked the rails down
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:33:04 AM
Didier Dhennin (France) - 42.8 penalties
* Celle Francais breed
* Warmblood movement
* France has long tradition of dressage training
* bell rings, he went off course, lost 6 points
* looks a little bit rattled
* would have been in 2nd place if he hadn't gone off course
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:49:04 AM
Mr. and Mrs. Fredicks (Australia) on top of standings
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:55:28 AM
All Equestrian events are in Hong Kong
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:56:26 AM
#1 Lucinda Fredericks 30.40
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:59:19 AM
#2 Clayton Fredericks 37.00
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:59:26 AM
#3 Gina Miles 39.30
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:59:31 AM
#4 Linda Algotsson 41.50
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:59:37 AM
#5 Didier Dhennin 42.80
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:59:45 AM
Canadians:
21st - Sandra Donnelly 60.20
23st - Kyle Carter 63.50
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:59:55 AM
2nd part of this event tomorrow at 7:10am EST
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 2:01:02 AM
Updated standings:
#1 Lucinda Fredericks (AUS) 30.40
#2 Megan Jones (AUS) 35.40
#3 Rebecca Holder (USA) 35.70
#4 Clayton Fredericks (AUS) 37.00
#5 Hinrich Romeike (GER) 37.40
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:39:05 PM
Valery Martyshev (RUS) Penalties 64.40 - ouch! Rank 37
by Jonathan Keebler at 8/9/2008 1:40:08 PM