This is going to be a really long shot...

[vimto92]

But...
The last hickstead derby that was on (at least I think it was!) Geoff Billington was assisting commentator (correct?)...

Well I saw a horse, as you do... :p, just like a "bouncy ball" as Geoff describes, literally bouncing along in the canter with his legs quite high!

Thing is I can't remember the horses name and I would really like to look into the horse etc.

So, someone willing to surprise me?

[Ali_fewins]

Hey- Geoff Billington wouldnt have been commentating the Hickstead Derby..because he won it..lol

Stephen Hadley and someone was commentating i think. . .


Do you remember what country the horse was representing? women/man rider, horse colour..etc..lol

[~*sugarlump*~]

have you tried looking it up on youtube? could be worth a try

[vimto92]

Hey- Geoff Billington wouldnt have been commentating the Hickstead Derby..because he won it..lol

Stephen Hadley and someone was commentating i think. . .


Do you remember what country the horse was representing? women/man rider, horse colour..etc..lol

How could I forget that he won it! I remember it all so vividley now. As if! :p

The horse was dark bay... thats all I can recall. And it was definately showjumping with geoff billington commentating.

have you tried looking it up on youtube? could be worth a try

I would chick, but I really have no idea what Im searching for!:p

[vimto92]

I reckon I may have found the horse but not the exact clip...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XR8ouhlvEQk&feature=related

[8-legged-pony]

Oki Doki, ridden by Albert Zoer? I'm in love with that horse!

Edit: Just seen the video so yep that is Oki Doki. He was at Olympia and they were saying they'd been offered 4 mill euros for him earlier in the month and refused it.

[vimto92]

Stunning action he's got though, yes?

I hope that because they didn't take the 4 million euros that it doesn't mean they want more for him? I hope it was for the love of the horse and his pricelessness and not "not enough" money... if you see where Im coming from?

:)

[PinkGlamourGurl]

Oki Doki YUM. I love him, had a lovely time watching him jump at olympia, staring at the tv thinking ooooo I want one. :D

[horsey1992devon]

Stunning action he's got though, yes?

I hope that because they didn't take the 4 million euros that it doesn't mean they want more for him? I hope it was for the love of the horse and his pricelessness and not "not enough" money... if you see where Im coming from?

:)

I think it was for the love of the horse, because didn't the announcer guy say "he wouldn't part with him" or something like thaT?
I could be wrong, though!
I agree with you, I hope it was for love of the horsey though :D

[8-legged-pony]

Stunning action he's got though, yes?

I hope that because they didn't take the 4 million euros that it doesn't mean they want more for him? I hope it was for the love of the horse and his pricelessness and not "not enough" money... if you see where Im coming from?

:)

Yep it was for the love of the horse I'm pretty sure, and because he's a darn good showjumper they don't want to give him up for any amount of money!

[iloveshearer]

Geoff Billington was commentating at Olympia this year and he did say something about a bouncy ball! I think he was talking about OkiDoki :)

[vimto92]

Geoff Billington was commentating at Olympia this year and he did say something about a bouncy ball! I think he was talking about OkiDoki :)

Hehe, I love Geoff... and he appears to love that simile!:p

I think its good that it was a decision for the love of a horse and not the money. :)

[GraceT]

also the german government have apparantly paid him NOT to sell the horse before the Olympics!!

Fab horse, amazing rhythm and impulsion:)

[vimto92]

also the german government have apparantly paid him NOT to sell the horse before the Olympics!!

Fab horse, amazing rhythm and impulsion:)

I don't quite know what to say to that; speechless!

[Sammii]

I love that horse. <3

I read somewhere. They said no to over 100 offers over 2 million pound, and they said "this horses is a one in a million, and he's ours, and we love him."

How sweet's that? :)

[vimto92]

I love that horse. <3

I read somewhere. They said no to over 100 offers over 2 million pound, and they said "this horses is a one in a million, and he's ours, and we love him."

How sweet's that? :)

Just what I like to hear!:)

[Sammii]

I know it's great isn't it. It's rider's and horse-people like that, that really deserve the good luck and fortune and popularity that they get. Others...well, they should consider themselves lucky the horses love their jobs :)

[GraceT]

Dont want to be too cynical, but I wonder how long he will keep him after the Olympic Games, especially if he does well, the horse will be worth multi millions then!

[Sammii]

If he does well, i think he is the type of person that will know that he is earning more than enough for him to have fun with, and that the horse is something special. I know, I for one, after having all the money he'll get if he succeeds at the Olympics would want to do well on the horse I brought on and showed to the world. No-one else would be having my glory. :cool:

:rolleyes:

[GraceT]

Id like to think that too...we will see! he could sell him and buy his own island!!

[Peanut]

Just watched the clip - wow, stunning horse & fantastic movement!

[Dooley]

also the german government have apparantly paid him NOT to sell the horse before the Olympics!!


Hehe, do the Germans want to get beaten by the Dutch once more then? ;);):D

(Albert Zoer is from the Netherlands:D)

[GraceT]

Hehe, do the Germans want to get beaten by the Dutch once more then? ;);):D

(Albert Zoer is from the Netherlands:D)

oh dear! I am blonde too, no excuse i know! I was sure thats what the commentator said at Olympia!!:o:rolleyes:

[calvo]

I abso love oki doki's gorgeous movement! So lovely to look at and makes those big jumps easy peasy!