Equestrian FEI Dressage Nations Cup 2019

[OlympicIRL 5,532]

By the way, a Dutch team is competing too, right?

[dcro 10,210]

Just now, OlympicIRL said:

By the way, a Dutch team is competing too, right?

 

They were supposed to compete with a team of 3, but following a withdrawal they are left with individuals only.

[OlympicIRL 5,532]

Just now, dcro said:

 

They were supposed to compete with a team of 3, but following a withdrawal they are left with individuals only.

 

I see. I thought they would have more competitors here.

[dcro 10,210]

21 minutes ago, OlympicIRL said:

 

I see. I thought they would have more competitors here.

 

Yes, it has been probably a long time since they didn't show up with a team in Aachen.

 

Nevertheless, Germany, Denmark and Spain always send their best to this event. For them this is the final test for the upcoming championships (Europeans/Worlds/Olympics). Ireland is sending their best too, even if lacking the 4th member. Other teams usually have some mixed, but pretty strong selections.

[dcro 10,210]

Competition is in progress.

 

Some links...

Individual results

Team standings

Live stream

[dcro 10,210]

Irish team is doing better than I expected. Looks like the big atmosphere didn't influence Esporim and Sambuca too much.

[dcro 10,210]

Standings after Day 1:

 

242.392%

228.174%

225.392%

223.783%

223.630%

212.891%

211.652%

 

Ireland. If they can repeat something like this next month, then I'd say they stand a very good chance for Tokyo qualification.

[OlympicsFan 858]

29 minutes ago, dcro said:

Standings after Day 1:

 

242.392%

228.174%

225.392%

223.783%

223.630%

212.891%

211.652%

 

Ireland. If they can repeat something like this next month, then I'd say they stand a very good chance for Tokyo qualification.

What happened with Dujardin and Langehanenberg? Are they competing with their best horses here? I guess this means that Rothenberger should make the german team?

[dcro 10,210]

Just now, OlympicsFan said:

What happened with Dujardin and Langehanenberg? Are they competing with their best horses here? I guess this means that Rothenberger should make the german team?

 

Dujardin is on her second horse here. Langehanenberg had an off day, Rothenberger will likely replace her, as he scored 81% in yesterday's non-team competition.

[dcro 10,210]

It's official... I love this Irish team. Sambuca and Esporim are really cool.