Equestrian

[Nick 0208 Ldn]

The team eventing finsihed a little while ago.

Gold - Germany
Silver - Australia
Bronze - Britain



We may well have hoped for better before the Games started but it still.

The individual competition will be getting underway any time now and we're on for another medal hopefully.

GO GB!

Each nation has three runners and our best hope is Tina Cook.

 

[Nick 0208 Ldn]

Phew *tense* and YES!!

Our Tina and her horse put in a clear round. A medal chance.

 

[Mozza]

Who'd have thought three day eventing would be so exciting? Great finish for the Germans

 

[Nick 0208 Ldn]

Tina Cook and Miners Frolic get bronze!

Credit to Germany who got double gold tonight.

 

[Barbara Charles]

Well done Great Britain. I cannot help but think that bronze might have been a gold but for the fact that two of our horses pulled out due to minor injuries just before the games. One of those was Zara Phillips and Toytown. She is the current world champion and I am sure would have made a big difference in the result had the horse been sound.

 

[Rams]

Feckin horse jumping... frightfully dull old boy.

 

[Nick 0208 Ldn]

Feckin horse jumping... frightfully dull old boy.

Ahh but that is where you are so very wrong, a common misconception i am sure. Hey, i'm no expert but trust me, as Mozza said, it was quite nerve-racking and emotional stuff.

BBC Fivelive have a pundit who has one of the best voices on radio too.

 

[Wibble]

two of our horses pulled out due to minor injuries just before the games. One of those was Zara Phillips

That is a bit harsh. She looks far less like a horse than many other members of the Royals.

 

[Wibble]

And for some reason I watched it and it was pretty dull.

 

[Barbara Charles]

Leave it to Wibble and Rams to throw wet blankets on an enjoyable experience.