tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post5302660215838072416..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Bob on drugs, and Badminton on steroidsStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-65259205347360813172013-05-28T22:54:12.153-04:002013-05-28T22:54:12.153-04:00Tour Sumar and watch the Cadre Noire trainTour Sumar and watch the Cadre Noire trainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-77509064509172398242013-05-22T18:58:12.915-04:002013-05-22T18:58:12.915-04:00Epona offers amazing riding on well-trained and sa...Epona offers amazing riding on well-trained and safe mounts, but when I went there in 2005, the lodging left a lot to be desired. The room I was assigned had extensive water damage and smelled of mold. I asked to be transferred, and they were able to accommodate me, although I will say they weren't very pleased to do so. There was no way I could have managed with my allergies in that room. Myhlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568330639747016943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-45380613328884473462013-05-12T19:10:41.786-04:002013-05-12T19:10:41.786-04:00Holy cow, that video footage is amazing. It's ...Holy cow, that video footage is amazing. It's really interesting to see in slow-mo how many of the horse's legs end up contacting the jumps. I don't event, but I sure understand the reasoning for the wraps and the grease now! It always gets me the flexion in the horse's fetlocks when you watch video slowed down: it's not something you think about often, but seeing it makes youAbbie Senesac Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575657393601843747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-62240807716499221032013-05-12T18:46:02.927-04:002013-05-12T18:46:02.927-04:00I have been reading with great sympathy and concer...I have been reading with great sympathy and concern about Bob's search for the cause of his medical condition. My heart goes out to you both. <br />As a suggestion for a riding adventure, have you considered Epona Equestrian Centre near Seville, Spain. They do a variety of week-long programs including rides through the Spanish country side and dressage lessons on Adalusian horses. Epona Blessiownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14282656776930461678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-10110820352348291952013-05-12T17:27:22.628-04:002013-05-12T17:27:22.628-04:00Olympia is just prior to Christmas and HOYS is Oct...Olympia is just prior to Christmas and HOYS is October. Both have excellent transport links, shopping and competitions / features with big names attending. in recent years they've both also been holding dressage events as well as the showing and sj which are the staple events. Aachen is late june, pretty awesome.<br />Since you mention Dublin, in August, just before it is Hickstead, which hasFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485030894416936129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-2245603541751240682013-05-11T16:14:38.675-04:002013-05-11T16:14:38.675-04:00Olympia horse show in the UK and horse of the year...Olympia horse show in the UK and horse of the year show are both good shows can't remember what time of the year they are on at AmberRose- Girl With a Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985661554315096806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53461807241895708002013-05-11T14:22:51.550-04:002013-05-11T14:22:51.550-04:00Surely there are some good dressage shows in Germa...Surely there are some good dressage shows in Germany. <br /><br />Wishing Bob good luck on the new medication. Hoping the good effects far outweigh any side-effects. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-28700880881094276042013-05-11T10:58:20.154-04:002013-05-11T10:58:20.154-04:00Tattersalls is another Irish horse event, it's...Tattersalls is another Irish horse event, it's spread over a weekend and is eventing so would have dressage too! As far as I know it's on the june bank holiday but you can Google tatts horse trials for more information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com