BBC Blog Network

User Profile

dublindarcy08

Listed below are comments made by dublindarcy08 between Wednesday, 13th August 2008 and Tuesday, 19th August 2008.

«Newer
Older»

GB show jumpers rue bad luck 12:00pm on 19 Aug 2008 This article was published in the gaurdian:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/aug/16/olympics2008.olympicsequestrian

It absolutely slanders Dressage and the whole equestrian sport, while insulting the intelligence of anyone who is interested in horses. It is utterly despicable, and I'd be interested to know if others find it as offensive as I do.

Lizzie, maybe you should use your BBC status to make some sort of public statement in disagreement with this...
Medal looks unlikely for British riders in dressage 10:10am on 15 Aug 2008 I think it's fair to say, BBC, that people are thoroughly dissatisfied! Please, please, PLEASE make your coverage more equal! Like myself, the majority of the country is at work during the day and is missing a vast amount of the live coverage. We are relying on the BBC to provide us with equal coverage of all sports when we get home.

The lack of dressage has been truly pathetic, especially as there has been such blatant favouritism towards sports such as swimming. It is not the BBCs job to determine which sport may be more interesting than others, it is their responsibility to provide EQUAL coverage, or at least to make sure that if certain sports (such as equestrian events for example, which seem to be suffering in particular) aren't covered live, that they are then shown properly in highlights.

It really isn't good enough. The Olympics mean a great deal to a great many people, and it is not fair to prevent people from seeing the sports that they are passionate about. I'm sure there are other sports suffering, along with the equestrian events, and that other sports fans are equally frustrated with hearing more about Phelps than our home teams.

Please make some serious changes BBC!
Don't be disappointed with Britain's double bronze in Hong Kong 08:29am on 13 Aug 2008 Well done Team GB!! It was a thrill to watch Tina Cook's round, and the whole team did so well! I just find it remarkable that these horses can perform to such a high standard in an environment so different to anything they've been used to, and after so much travelling. I think it's fair to say that it's not just the riders who deserve praise, but also the people behind the scenes who've made sure that all has run smoothly with regards to the care of these magnificent horses.

Bring on 2012!

«Newer
Older»

^ Back to top

BBC MMVI

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

BBC.co.uk

BBC Blog Network

Find and talk to the BBC's bloggers.

User Profile

dublindarcy08