Comments on: USEF Selects 2008 Olympic Show Jumping Team

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:40:22 +0000

A few of my friends and I were wondering, how high are the jumps for show jumping?

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:02:32 +0000

Dailey, I take it as a compliment that you didn’t realize this was a personal site. I’m glad I’ve been able to turn it out that professionally (other than a few spelling errors here and there:)) enough that it is getting that kind of respect. Bio coming later this week…

By: Dailey Pattee

Dailey Pattee — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:20:30 +0000

Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I NEVER blog, and I did not know that you were personally doing this. I hope my remarks were not too horrible. Thank you so much – Dailey – Looking forward to the Will Simpson bio.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:55:34 +0000

Dailey – thanks for pointing out that spelling error. I’m a stickler for grammer and mechanics, but when it’s just me pumping out content and running the site, it’s easier to accidentally overlook mistakes than I’d like even when I proof 2-3 times. Just so you are aware, this is a personal blog from an avid equestrian that I am writing completely on my own in my spare time. And yes, a bio on Will Simpson is definitely forthcoming, and will be finished before the show jumping begins.

By: Dailey Pattee

Dailey Pattee — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:34:18 +0000

I too would love to see all equestrian events televised. I believe one of the reasons this is not done is that the first rounds, particularly, are repetitive and time consuming – in show jumping, at least, so many rounds to watch before there is a winner. It’s the nature of the sport, but I believe it’s confusing for audiences. I also think that this website should proof itself more carefully. There’s no excuse for saying that the Americans won a “golf medal” in Athens, or saying that Beezie Madden “met his,” when alluding to her fabulous horse. We must take ourselves as seriously as we would like the world to take us. Also, I have yet to find a bio on Will Simpson, which I assume is coming. Thank you very much.

By: Laura Rocco

Laura Rocco — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:07:18 +0000

I think at least Animal Planet should put the equestrian olympics on TV. Its kind of offensive to me that they almost never show anything about horses on there. Its sad how people take Horseback Riding as a joke.

Bt The Way… I love Beezie Madden<333333333

By: Lynn Larned

Lynn Larned — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:44:14 +0000

Good choices – everyone. Too bad we can’t have a four rider/horse back-up team. I also wish television would cover all of the equestrian events.

By: greyhorsematters

greyhorsematters — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:30:40 +0000

I can’t wait to watch the whole Olympic horse disciplines go, as I said before, it would be nice if they televise the whole thing.