As I write this I am stunned by the riding of our GB show jumpers and the craziness style, of new european champion Bosty (Roger Yves Bost) - There really is no one that rides like him, the way he picks up the horse, throws it over the fence, lower leg swings horizontal and he still lands back in the saddle to jump another 1.60m fence!
It would have been insane for Ben Maher to have won double gold, but 3 showjumping medals out of a possible 4 - we can't complain! Scott Brash and Hello Sanctos were the only double clear today (Bosty had 1 time fault in the first round). While both Sanctos & Cella only had 1 fence down each all week!
Last but not least, how could I not forget Michael Whitaker's round on Viking, he moved up over 10 placings from that clear in the first round!
Finally, on behalf of all the Brits I'd just like to say,
well done boys - you've done us proud!
And to Roger Yves Bost -
Well done Bosty!
But we'll see you for the 'rematch' at the world equestrian games in Normandy next year!
Team GBR
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