Our first attempt at the Grand Prix Special | OT Vlog

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.”

[@graceslittlefilms9358]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@maryallen2603]

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

[@jaxiblue8356]

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

[@phoenixx6380]

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

[@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❤️🤍💙👍👍🇺🇸☀️

[@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 !!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@Thesa1019]

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

[@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

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

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

[@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😎🏇😎

[@ES-ch6il]

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

[@animallover4101]

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

[@marogers01]

Nice test overall! The passage was lovely.

[@polarbear9848]

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

[@jimmyrid1]

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

[@michellestrickland7613]

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

[@katherinebarnett5328]

Again, just amazing!!! 🤍

[@gordonking5710]

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

[@emilywhitehead5336]

You did amazing ❤️ I’ve missed these vlogs x

[@ottieeventing7090]

This is insane!! So well done!!!

[@SE_1111]

Fabulous achievement, well done!

[@ranggasiegfrid]

Well done!!!! Inspirational!!!

[@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.

[@topperhatschire]

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

[@TheEquiClubYouTube]

Congratulations!

[@elsa3128]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

[@janetstocker5658]

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

[@jhorvers]

I'm so proud of you both! ❤️

[@christopherhall8450]

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

[@minderellafox7906]

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

[@heatherbainbridge818]

Fantastic 😍

[@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 ?

[@sarahwhitehead4692]

Sausage is a champ👏👏👏❤️

[@mathildequist1210]

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