First let me say that I have been a competitive Equestrienne for 30 years. Not on an Olympic level, but I did my fair share of competing, and have had a love for all things Equestrian since I was in Kindergarten. How excited was I to know that there was going to be a reality TV show all about horses, and Equestrian events, hosted by the ever so flamboyant Robert Dover, who by the way is one of my heros in the horse world. What a great way to bring the art of competitive equestrian eventing to the general public. Maybe it would even be a stepping stone to showing Olympic Equestrian Events in a different time slot than 3:00 am!
Or maybe it would be as effective as a glass of warm milk when you're having trouble falling asleep.
Having been trained for many years, I understand what's going on in the ring. I've lived through numerous Dressage competitions and drills. Does it make a difference? Nope. This is one of the WORST shows ever to see the light of day. And I say that as a lover of the sport. Dressage is an incredible discipline, lovely to watch, and when you understand the intricacies, lovely to appreciate. This show makes dressage look like ham handed horseplay, and EXCUSE ME, could you at least show more of Robert Dover??? All we get is a little bit of him in the ring, unless he's out of town training someone else, and his over the top Voice Overs. Something is definitely lost in the translation.
Sorry Robert, you really need a good half-halt to bring this show back from the brink.
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