‘I felt like I was on Strictly!’ Riders react to new Olympia grand prix

The new short-format grand prix was trialled at Olympia Horse Show last night (17 December), to much discussion from riders, judges and spectators alike.

The new test, which at five minutes long is 45 seconds shorter than the usual grand prix, featured much shorter half-passes, just one extended trot, a reduced walk tour and no rein-back. Riders performed a half circle off the first centre line, straight after the first halt at D, and only two piaffes were required.

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Article written by: Polly Bryan