Once again we've had the World Cup circus in town. For three days it is possible to watch some of the worlds best show jumpers in the middle of Oslo.
On the Saturday I went and sat in the warm up tent before the World Cup class and just soaked up the atmosphere. As sad as it might seem it reminds me of when I was a groom... Besides it was really impressive how 10-15 horses warm up simultaneously in a 20x40 arena without much problems. Especially since they were jumping rather big fences in there as well. Most dressage riders wouldn't have coped for five minutes even without the fences... But then the show jumpers are a bit more rock and roll.
All trying to watch on the TV screen as the first rider goes through the course
All trying to watch on the TV screen as the first rider goes through the courseI always feel a bit sad when the weekend is over. It always makes me think that I should be out there doing stuff too-and not in an office from 9 to 5.
Not jumping 1.50 though - just riding would be a start.
Not jumping 1.50 though - just riding would be a start.
Down town Oslo is suddenly transformed into stables and arenas
Horses and grooms waiting for their riders to appear
There were a few dressage horses too. This is the way I'm hoping Romantico might look some day... Slightly optimistic I know...
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