Showjumping BBC2

[Kazz]

I'd forgotten how much I used to enjoy showjumping on the telly, Harvey Smith and co....it back really enjoying it. Anyone else watching it?

[alexgirl73]

nope, my tv's in the other room. Just as well my Raechel is in bed or she'd be glued to it.

[Kazz]

Oh its great they are jumping the "wall" 7ft1"

[Fran]

Just got in from Christmas shopping and have just put it on for the last bit! Go....Harvey!!! :D

[alexgirl73]

I love watching it myself but always seem to miss it. My hearts in my mouth whenever I watch them going over the jumps. My Raechel has started jumping now and it's bad enough watching her going over the little ones, Heaven knows what I'll be like when they get bigger!

[Kazz]

I really enjoy the showjumping.
Wow did you see Robert Whitaker clear 7ft4" wow GREAT

[Kazz]

Now Marcus Fuchs clear too now John Whitaker father of Robert to go

[Kazz]

He's clear too 3 clear - fantastic.

[alexgirl73]

you're getting very excited there Karen, calm down dear, it's only men on a horse, lol!

[Kazz]

Its on live again on Sunday apparently if your daughter would be interested - there isn't much that not "big brotherish" on TV now is there - you can really see the amount of work and training they put into it.

KAREN

[Fran]

The Puissance is my favourite show jumping event. I always fancied having ago. Most I have jumped is almost 5ft :roll:

[alexgirl73]

5ft! Good grief, that's still way to high for my liking. Raechel can't wait to jump that high (I'll be covering my eyes at that point).

[Fran]

5ft! Good grief, that's still way to high for my liking. Raechel can't wait to jump that high (I'll be covering my eyes at that point).

I was lucky, my mare was very brave. I pointed her at the fence, then closed my eyes whilst she took me over it :shock: :-D

[alexgirl73]

LOL, that would probably be my style of riding.

[Mags]

Is Harvey still jumping? :? I know his son Robert does....... Who was the one called something Oliver too?

[Fran]

Is Harvey still jumping? :? I know his son Robert does....... Who was the one called something Oliver too?

No, Harvey has retired although for some reason I was under the impression he was riding in this competition :? I only saw the last few minutes Mags, maybe Kazz can help out with the 'Oliver' person?

[Kazz]

There was an Alan Oliver who rode in the late 50's 60's maybe early 70's don't recall him though.
But there was also Oliver Skeet the chap with the drealocks remember him????

[Kazz]

There was John Whitaker, Harvey Smith, David Broom, Robert Smith too I think and some forgeign riders whocan't think now will try,

[Fran]

There was John Whitaker, Harvey Smith, David Broom, Robert Smith too I think and some forgeign riders whocan't think now will try,


Paul Schoccermoler (sp)?

[borderdawn]

Paul Schoccermoler (sp)?
Yes him, I liked him and the wonderful "Deister" super horse, other favourites of mine were:
Ryans Son
Milton
Jungle Bunny (loved his kicking legs)
Tigre, lovely grey ridden by Pat Symthe I think.


I enjoy the showjumping.
Dawn.

[Kazz]

Paul Schoccermoler (sp)?

Thats him good Fran

[Fran]

Anyone remember Caroline Bradley, a talented show jumper taken at a young age to cancer :(

[borderdawn]

Anyone remember Caroline Bradley, a talented show jumper taken at a young age to cancer :(
Yes I do, she was the one that rode and trained "Milton" before she died, John Whittaker took over from then on.
Dawn.

[borderdawn]

OOPS! just remembered Caroline Bradley rode the super grey "Tigre" not Pat Smythe.

[Kazz]

OOPS! just remembered Caroline Bradley rode the super grey "Tigre" not Pat Smythe.


Thats right, Tigre.

I loved watching the showjumping maybe this is a revivial?? about time.

[Fran]

OOPS! just remembered Caroline Bradley rode the super grey "Tigre" not Pat Smythe.

I thought that she did but assumed my memory was failing :-D