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| Boyd discussing the warm-up plan with coach David O'Connor |
Today went not exactly as planned, but I know it is not a
going to be dressage competition this weekend. Boyd and Shami finished dressage
on a 46, which is a good score. Unfortunately they had some expensive mistakes
in the test today. The judges really wanted to give big marks to Boyd and Shami!
The first halt and all the trot work were absolutely stunning, but
unfortunately they made a few mistakes in the canter. They scored a 9 for their
first halt and things were looking great in the beginning, but they had to pay
for the mistakes with a lower score.
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| Improvising a mounting block...with syndicate member Mike Laver in the background |
I think Shami got very nervous in the final warm up, since
it is right behind the bleachers facing the main ring. The horses could hear all
the people clapping, but cannot see them.
The nerves from warm-up carried over into the arena.
Oscar (Trading Aces) was so great yesterday for Phillip, and
I could not be more happy about that. Phillip rode him amazingly well and they
had a really nice test to lead the Americans on a 43.
Tomorrow is going to be difficult for all riders. Fingers
crossed for everybody to be safe!
-Silva
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