Our first attempt at the Grand Prix Special | OT Vlog

Here is day two of Keysoe Premier League where we tried the special. We scored 65.5% :)
I was pleased with lots in this test and really tried to put a little more power in. There are still moments of tension and I would love to work on having him softer in the Piaffe and coming out of the passage. We are definitely getting this at home just now to find it in the test. As I gain the confidence I think I will find this :)
I wanted to keep the whole test in to show you the journey so please be kind with the mistakes as I am trying my hardest.

[@kippen64]

There are people who never get more than around 66% for their Grand Prix and so to get 65.5% on your very first attempt at the Grand Prix Special is epic!!! So proud of you. You were brave and went for it. You knew that there was a possibility that it could go pear shaped and you were cool with that. So proud of you. It was a pity that your mother didn't feel well. Edited to add that it's my understanding that Charlotte Dujardin had an error of course at the Olympics.

[@annekec4666]

I think you totally nailed it, in regard to the spirit of the test. Getting 65.5% on your first run-through of the GP Special, with error deductions, is amazing. You have your whole life to perfect your art. Good for you. Amazing.

[@krbequestrian5865]

I have been watching your journey with Sausage for years and years however haven't watched a video for over a year! And can I just say... WOW! You and Sausage made those tempis look like a piece of cake! And not to mention how that passage has developed holy moly! And the quality of each pace is just WOW WOW WOW! I cannot believe how much you two have progressed as a team it's insane. When I last watched a video of yours you were struggling with changes, passage and pirouettes but looking at this now you look like a completely different duo! Such an inspiration of mine. Keep kicking those goals you got this!!

[@hollyhicks2885]

Oh Olivia it is so lovely to see you happy and yes you are getting there and it’s amazing to watch and follow your journey. Honest to god that horse looks like he his trying his heart out for you. Well done lovely.xx

[@TheMaisiewoofwoof]

I think Wilf looked like he was really enjoying himself. Like he really wants to do well for you because after all he is the sweetest boy.

[@sheepspot8269]

So happy for you and Sausage. Have been watching for a while and his piaffe and passage have come so far. I remember when he was struggling with flying changes. Now on the ones he’s like “NBD, mummy.”

[@sarahredmond1963]

Sod any errors, I am sat here watching this 10 months late and absolutely balling my eyes out in pride for someone I haven't even met! You've both come so far and it's incredible to see Wilf in his element and looking so well. I hope you felt so proud after this.

[@joedavey6187]

Just an amateur rider but……. I have followed your channel for a few years now, and I felt compelled to say I am so impressed with your achievement in the special. In my opinion you have both grown, after the Grand Prix I seriously doubted that you would attempt the special, I was willing you to have a go even just for the experience despite the huge pressure of potentially humiliating yourself against your more experienced compatriots…you aced it! In the nicest possible way your mindset has frustrated me in the past but your attitude to this test has made me quite proud of you, keep it up

[@graceslittlefilms9358]

been watching you for years, seeing this vlog gave me goosebumps, you both have come so far!

[@maryallen2603]

Another thing Sausage loves you!! He does try his hardest to please you.

[@debbieadkins2803]

Oh wow Olivia, you and Wilford were amazing! I love to watch him dancing around the arena, you should have gotten a 70 (is that the right number). He worked his heart out and so did you. Your work ethic is wonderful, good luck for the next time Olivia❤️🤍💙👍👍🇺🇸☀️

[@phoenixx6380]

Wow Olivia, I am seriously impressed. That was very good! Well done. 😁💖

[@jaxiblue8356]

Love the pride for your ride 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and I’ve been watching a long time❤️

[@candykkhorsesngp925]

I like you left in your course error, I think it’s good for people to see it doesn’t matter the level , we can all have a moment of brain fog!

[@falconk9]

so excited for you, I was literally riveted watching the test, found myself riding some of the movements with you, I am just over the moon for you ! Yes, I've been with your journey for a few years now and know how hard you have been working on this partnership. To ride that special as well as you did having never ridden it, dam that's amazing girl ! Hugs from Northern california !!

[@jimmyrid1]

Absolutely fabulous. I love watching your journey, truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing x

[@animallover4101]

Congratulations you’ve come so far and the best part is how happy you both are !!

[@maryallen2603]

Both you and Sausage did very well. Sausage was so calm and responsive. Beautiful canter and great improvement in passage piaffe and pirouettes. Happy for both of you!!

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

Lovely to see you happy and seeing how you have become so positive in your outlook!

[@heatherradford1994]

Love seeing the excitement and happiness. U really have come so far with him and look more relaxed riding him too. Great team xx

[@sarahwhitehead4692]

Love you Olivia you are fab! I really love your flogs. You are such a sweetheart and a beautiful rider❤️👏❤️

[@psychique13]

an all around good first special i think! Some really lovely moments in the piaffe, cant wait for you guys to get more comfortable with the tests and start adding in more expression and some spice haha :D You got this!

[@joseroquette917]

Again amazing work and you can def tell that the horse is much better and with more energy on the passage and piaffe and he def tries his best for you x

[@emilywhitehead5336]

You did amazing ❤️ I’ve missed these vlogs x

[@gordonking5710]

Another's amazing video keep them coming you always look amazing x

[@jhorvers]

I'm so proud of you both! ❤️

[@katherinebarnett5328]

Again, just amazing!!! 🤍

[@ottieeventing7090]

This is insane!! So well done!!!

[@Thesa1019]

Wow, Olivia! So great. And Passage was way better than in the Grand Prix. Congratulations!

[@polarbear9848]

keep at it, its improving all the time. it will come xx

[@ES-ch6il]

So glad you went for it! Good on you!!!!!!

[@AE-uc3ji]

Fabulous achievement, well done!

[@janetstocker5658]

Love watching your vlogs, what a partnership you both have x

[@marogers01]

Nice test overall! The passage was lovely.

[@ranggasiegfrid]

Well done!!!! Inspirational!!!

[@christinemartindale8715]

That was amazing Olivia very proud of you. Sausage is a beautiful horse and has come on leaps and bounds which is all down to you proud mama.tfs😎🏇😎

[@TheEquiClubYouTube]

Congratulations!

[@michellestrickland7613]

In the years I've been watching I think you have both learned so much. Very jealous of your relationship with Wilf.

[@topperhatschire]

I'm glad that you went for it, even if you were apprehensive at first. Congrats on facing that head-on

[@elsa3128]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

[@christopherhall8450]

Would be nice to see mums new horse in the next one x

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

Bravo for riding your first GP Special. He certainly tries very hard for you. I think anyone would be happy with that score at that level. If the scores are to improve I would say he needs to have more carry power behind. He struggles with carrying and wants to push out behind losing the thoroughness and scope to get the bigger scores. Perhaps he needs more strength. Good job.

[@heatherbainbridge818]

Fantastic 😍

[@minderellafox7906]

Much more on fire today! In the GP he was just a little too under power in the whole test, today, much different ! 😍😍👌

[@sarahwhitehead4692]

Sausage is a champ👏👏👏❤️

[@lindseymckinney6047]

You should do a journey video with him!

[@OliviaTowersDressage]

there is one it’s my opening video on here xx

[@sydneylangley6524]

This is a beautiful test! Are the Grand Prix test in the UK and the ones in the United States the same? Are they both ruled by FEI?

[@leilawitherspoon503]

What breeds are all your horses including the foals ?

[@mathildequist1210]

Judge: you went the wrong way! Olivia Towers: does an absoloutly perfect extended trot down the longside My jaw: *on the floor*