Olympia 2008: Ben Maher - ROLEX World Cup Qualifier

I've posted this film after a special request from Gabe (sonnylees) who wanted to see one of the clear rounds in the World Cup Qualifier that didn't make it to the jump off because of time penalties.

Here is Ben Maher of Great Britain riding Robin Hood. This was an excellent round - Robin Hood jumped so well but unfortunately, they were just over the allowed time (69 seconds) and hence picked up one time penalty.

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• Olympia
• Ben
• Maher
• Robin
• Hood
• BSJA
• London
• FEI
• ROLEX
• World
• Cup
• Qualifier
• Horse
• Horses
• Hest
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[showjump4life]

i love that horse! has such scope!

is there any chance you would be able to put up Edwina Alexander's round please?

[TommyTheHorse]

I've already posted Edwina Alexander's round. Take a look at my channel page, it's the featured video. (John Whitaker vs Edwina Alexander). I combined John Whitaker's round with Edwina's as they were the only two riders to go clear and under the allowed time (and therfore into the jump-off).

[SexieShowjumper2k7]

what a lovely round

shame he went over the time

seemed a bit of a tight time

is that just me though =/

lol

[TommyTheHorse]

Hi SexieShowjumper - the time was very tight indeed! The course designer said that he'd made things a little bit too tough for the riders.

[LucyRossOx]

This may seem like a silly question, (but its good to learn by asking questions :D), shouldn't you start cantering just after the bell? sorry if i sounds stupid :L

[TommyTheHorse]

Hi LucyRossOx - it's not a silly question at all (never be afraid to ask when you don't know something)!!

Riders have 45 seconds after the start signal to jump the first fence. This gives them time to check the course one last time, mentally prepare themselves etc. Some riders will go into canter fairly quickly, others like to use up as much of the 45 seconds as possible before starting their round. It's all down to personal preference.

[blugal102]

One of his ex horses is at my horse riding stables, he's called Timmy.

[xDynamiteDiggyx]

Ben is such a brilliant rider :) I really aspire to be where he is now!

[xxmigglesxx]

Now That What Yu all A Partnership & A Horse That Can Jump! I Love That Horse He's Soo Good! He Clears Them By Miles & So Easily & Bens An Amazing Riderr! I Saw Then On TV Yesterday :)

[horsy1234567]

i LOVE this horse.

he has amazing scope - he clears them by miles :)

[3Megzz]

they were so perfect together, what an AMAZINGGGGGG HORSE :P

[PlasterPigeon]

I was there the night after and saw him jump the Olympia Grand Prix and Robin Hood is amazing :D

Plus Ben Maher is amazing as well.

[equinenow]

very nice it looks like he could go higher if he wanted this horse was born to jump

[Scavenger91]

agreed!

[pippedatthepostx]

my international showjumping teacher had robin hood as a baby an d trained him so she did all the work!!!

[diehardncsyer]

unbelievable!

i have never seen a horse jump so flawlessly before!