Comments for Kerri McGregor's Weblog

Comment on Homeward Bound by Linda Weldon :0)

Linda Weldon :0) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:46:10 +0000

I am really going to miss my “Kerri” fix! Reading all the exciting behind the scenes information at the Olympics was SUCH a treat Kerri! I can’t tell you how much I and many of my friends enjoyed your blog and talked about it each day at the barn. You have done an outstanding job of keeping us all informed! Have a safe and RELAXED trip home.

Comment on Homeward Bound by " A Kerri Groupie"

" A Kerri Groupie" — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:43:26 +0000

Sure going to miss the Hong Kong daily updates but it will be great to have you home safe & sound. It has been an amazing experience for you and thanks to you for the rest of us. The competitors made us proud and I wave my flag & raise a glass to them! The volunteers should step up to the podium and take a bow! What would these competitions be like without the dedicated volunteers! CHEERS!!

Comment on More on the Judging by Katja

Katja — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:45:40 +0000

Kerri, I hope you continue your great stories after your trip as well, this has been part of my morning routine and I enjoy your writing very much. Thank you so much for all your efforts.

Comment on More on the Judging by Nat

Nat — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:44:28 +0000

agree with all the sentiments…one little oops though in the write up………Dutch rider Andreas??? Make that Danish!!

Comment on Team Silver for the Jumpers! by Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:14:02 +0000

Yay Team Canada!!! Way to go jumpers-and what a brilliant result for Eric Lamaze-the papers here are also jumping up and down! Congratulations and thanks to all in HK!

Comment on More on the Judging by jessica

jessica — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:00:20 +0000

It seems like the Germany judge doesn’t like North American’s

Comment on More on the Judging by Stacey Quarles

Stacey Quarles — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:52:57 +0000

Kerri- once again, well done. Two things, first on the jumpers, I don’t know if you have access to NBC’s online coverage but there is great camera coverage in the “warm down, sign here for your drug test” ring, it was really touching (okayy, I got really choked up) to see the USA and Canada Team jumpers express great camaraderie with sincere and warm congratulations, really super sport and super sportsman. Even more fun was seeing what I think was you and another woman on the footage holding up the Canadian flag (I only know what you look like from the blog so I could be wrong). Second thing, I SOO agree with you on the dressage judging. Loved the Russian horse, Loved Ravel- I even blogged on it! Feel free to check out what I said at http://www.sundaysonthefarm.com, I even linked to the youtub clip of the dressage par after seeing it here!

Anyway- your “rest day” is probably ending, best luck for more Canadian Medals in the Individual SJ!

Comment on More on the Judging by Nancy L

Nancy L — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:21:59 +0000

Thanks for the update on the gate issue with Ashley. You couldn’t tell what was going on from TV coverage, it just seemd that she had the wrong music or it didn’t start in the right place. The bell issue also hasn’t been discussed live on air so it really perfect to have the inside edge

Keep up the great work Kerri. Maybe we should all talk about an Olympic night with you as the feature !!!! Okay .. don’t shoot me for that suggestion.

Comment on More on the Judging by Toby

Toby — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:15:48 +0000

THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts and photos from the Olympics. I’ve been watching as much of the live video feeds as I can, and the highlights, but I’m really enjoying your insight and behind the scenes look.

Comment on More on the Judging by A.B.

A.B. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:16:23 +0000

One bad apple spoils the barrel. It’s unfortunate Rexlinger was consistently so out to lunch..blind..or simply playing politics. The rest of the FEI O Judges got it right, did the job expected of them for most of the test movements. As always there was a couple of questionable scores given for movements not performed. On August 19 there was discussion amoung Chefs, trainers, coaches prior to the Freestyle whether or not to request the removal of Riexingler from the Individual FS panel. After a meeting we all agreed this was not our job to argue for this possibility and in doing so perhaps comprimising the resulting scores of our Athletes prior to the Freestyle Final. MOST DEFINATELY ONE Judge was the bad apple and needs to repremanded by the FEI Dressage Committee for consistently scoring incorrectly with up to 24 marks difference (5%) on several rides throughout the 3 Tests. This comprimised a “fair play” result for several Athletes while tainting the entire FEI Judges Panel whom for the most part seemingly judged fairly and accurately. A Forum is in order post competition…NOT DURING THE COMPETITION THANK YOU !!