#Maikel the One

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Bonsai

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[ID: Digital artwork featuring a collection of ocs with arthropod familiars. The 1st image is a lineup of 4 adults, including (left to right): A ducky isopod man named Tito Chen with a pompadour, sunglasses, and flashy suit, a shorter man named Dante-Enriquez Rivera with a toadbug familiar, curly hair in a bun, facial hair, and suspenders, a person named Blizzard Dunkley with a buzz-cut, agrias butterfly familiar, long blue coat, red-and-blue glasses, and large earrings, and finally a woman named Yolanda Sali with a harvestman familiar, in a nurses coat, stethoscope around her neck. Next drawing features 2 new adults, the first of which is named Maikel Miguel Patagara, who has multi-colored hair, prominent freckles, overalls and a prosthetic on their right foot, alongside a cayenne tick familiar. The second iteration of vim has eye shadows and an unhappier expression, and two prosthetic for each foot, seemingly home-made unlike the previous one. Zi is also wearing a necklace with a giant cat-eye type jewel, alongside a coat that’s on the 2nd person in the drawing - a little note mentions that this is xyr look “after Ireneo died”. Ireneo (Maria) Ressa, the 2nd person, has short grey hair, a long, fluffy coat, black cloth gloves, and some vitiligo, alongside a sowbug familiar. He's holding a notebook, pen tucked behind eir ear, and the 2nd iteration shows them without the coat. The final drawing is a doodle dump of Ireneo and Maikel mostly, showing such things as: them at a bar, Ireneo’s arm around Maikel’s shoulders as she says, “Hey me & my partner saw you from across the bar and we think your vibe sucks ass. Can we beat you up”, them kissing, Maikel at a pottery wheel while Ireneo watches, their familiars with hearts around them, and finally Maikel holding a phone up to their ear and saying, “Hey could you come pick me up they’re pelting me with rotten fruit in the town square again”. End ID]

Been thinking about my bug familiar story again

[wildandmoody]

Fem4Fem

[deadly-espresso]

(OC: Maikel)

"I think the dermatitis will go one day..."

Me with more Maikel! Yeah!!!

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A (Currently Being Updated) Cast of Characters

@pyxilate *

Amethyst / Nzyndale (HSR)

Aphrodite (Genshin Impact)

Camazotz Bloodmoon Valorant (ZZZ)

Cascade Lumière (Genshin Impact)

Cayde Foreshadow (Genshin Impact)

Daedalus (Genshin Impact)

Danai / Lilith (HSR)

Dionysia Laodice (ZZZ)

Genevieve (Genshin Impact) 

Ixchel (Genshin Impact)

Jiàn (HSR)

Jikan (HI3)

Jinlian (HSR)

Jíshǒu (HSR)

Julian Silver (ZZZ)

Kagami (ZZZ)

Malori Vex (ZZZ)

Malum (Genshin Impact)

Maxine (HSR)

October (ZZZ)

Prajna Konton (ZZZ)

Qiao Lin

Quartz (HSR)

Ravyn Daggervytch (HSR)

Starchasm Nyx (HSR)

Thanatos (HI3)

Thirteen (ZZZ)

Thursday / Stelle (ZZZ)

Xiu Long (HSR)

Yuki Fujimoto (Genshin Impact)

Zerø Destovox (ZZZ)

Zoismos Laodice (ZZZ)

1999 / Carina (HI3/ZZZ)

20-77 / Nicole Scorpion (HSR)

911 (ZZZ)

Seir (she is not included in this list due to being present in every universe)

@the-all-consuming (I’m leaving you to alphabetize and categorize these bitches cuz I ain’t doing it myself)

Rosémond Fossoyeur

Kaine Amadeo

Carlo Fossoyeur

Death-Do-Us-Part

Vulture

WARDEN

Curie Burnman

Enki

Ju Long

Jago

Kahira Kamisato

Valentyn Myroslav

Xuĕ Tao

Gonzalo

Ekkhard

Carmine Cassius

Eumbrel Kaimen/Joel Lazarus

10-65/ Akil Amastan

Kaosu riron

Josefina Kaimen/Misericordia Lazarus

Nobody/Maikel Lazaru/ Serafina Lazarus

Bian Lian

Haywood Ellington

Hikari Katshuito

Dubhán Ceallach

NPC’s:

@pyxilate

Luxo (Source of Everything)

Council of Evil: (Genshin)

Fides Cordis Adamari Timeo Fortitudo Implete Tempus

Cult of Dreams: Basalt Calcite ONE

Aeonstruck Moonhunters:**

Lucifer Hecate Augustus Midas Angel Velvet The Illuminator (Svajonė, Aeon of Dreams) The Cutter

@the-all-consuming

Crudêl, Aeon of terror (TL2&1)

Mortala, Aeon of Desolation (TL2&1)

Wolfsbane (TL2)

The Emperor, Aeon of Conquest (TL2)

Tobia Lazarus

D'Angelo Constantino

The Agency Against Akil Amastan (The A.A.A.A)

The Poacher

The Ethereal Cultist/Hunters

The Eradication Protocol 

The Party Animals

*two omniverses exist because of this. Pyxilate has two omniverses, one shared with the-all-consuming and one individual universe where their characters never existed. This is due to Pyxilate a selfish bish who wants everything to herself. However there are also two HSR timelines in the-all-consuming’s universe so it’s not all bad.

**Calcite is The Cutter, he defected from the cult to a different cult group!

[feetoffire]

individual showjumping final! this course was gorgeous in all respects (especially love the wall that looks like the notre dame rose windows) (and the curled-up lizard topiary thing. love that guy) and also tricky as all hell. only three riders went double clear (bc the oxers are massive and the striding is so so technical).

Canada: Mario Deslauriers on Emerson. i love watching the jumpers move - they’re so forward. two sets of reins. nicely in time, but two rails down. 

Germany: Phillipp Weishaupt on Zineday. drop noseband. some gape between fences. one second over, one rail down. 

Argentina: Jose Maria (jr) Larocca on Finn Lente. started rough with a knocked rail, and the combinations really got them. one second over, five rails down. 

UK: Ben Maher on Dallas Vegas Batilly. mare! nose net. froth. i love watching this mare; she’s got so much scope and so much try. in time, one rail. Just caught the oxer in the double.  

USA: Laura Kraut on Baloutinue. came in nice and quiet, and Baloutinue seems fairly settled. i think she’s my favorite rider in the field. fighting a little in the turns. he tries so hard to keeps his legs out of the way over the last fence but it doesn’t quite work. in time, one rail. 

Austria: Max Kuehner on Elektric Blue P. drop noseband, froth. gape. also knocks the last fence - i think the riders are going to have to take that extra second to come at it perfectly straight. one rail, in time. 

France: Simon Delestre on I Amelusina R 51. rough start, knocks the first fence. gape. coming in close to the red flag on most of these fences. god that’s so much gape. in time, two rails. 

Germany: Christian Kukuk on Checker 47. i do love watching the jumpers move but so many of them are hyperflexed before the round starts and that i could do without. lots of gape -  there are so many stride adjustments in this course. rattles a rail on the double combination, but it stays. double clear!

Belgium: Gregory Wathelet on Bond Jamesbond de Hay. still love this name. hackamore! couldn’t quite clear the water. very fast round. two rails. 

Netherlands: Maikel van der Vlueten on Beauville Z. little awkward over the double combination - think it was a long spot. making full use of the space. double clear. 

UAE: Omar Abdul Aziz al Marzooqi on Enjoy de la Mure. little bit of froth. looked like a touch of sass in one of the lead changes (we've all ridden that). clever striding. in time, two rails. lots of pets for Enjoy as they leave. 

Japan: Takashi Hasse Shibayama on Karamell M&M. rolls the first rail out of its cups, knocks fence two and both in the double combo. elects (smartly) to retire. 

Saudi Arabia: Ramzy al Duhami on Untouchable 32. mare! gape - i can see her tongue in the close-ups. this mare is scopey as all hell - only knocks the oxer in the first double combination. in time, one rail. 

Mexico: Andres Azcarraga on Contrendros 2. having trouble over the oxers. takes the turn to the water fast and just slides to a stop; Azcarraga comes off. 

Brazil: Rodrigo Pessoa on Major Tom. Major Tom has braids in. starts a little under speed/behind the leg. knocks two rails, elects to retire.

USA: Karl Cook on Caracole de la Roque. mare! one of the hackamore girlies (and her noseband is fuzzy!). still don’t like her topline. they’re fighting about speed - Caracole has Opinions. the turn to the card suite jumps is awkward and the combination doesn��t go well. in time, two rails. 

Belgium: Gilles Tomas on Ermitage Kalone. nose net. nice quiet feeling round. in time, two rails down. 

Norway: Victoria Gulliksen on Mistral van de Vogelzang. having a Moment before the round starts. double combination literally trips them up - thought they were both going to fall trying to get over the oxer in the double combination. half a second over, two rails down. 

Brazil: Stephan de Frietas Barcha on Primavera. mare! two sets of reins. fast around the turn to the water, some speed discussions in the ensuing fences. scrapes her way through the triple combination and the card suite fences, but she makes it! really using that fifth leg. if you click with a mare, she will do anything for you. in time, one rail. 

UK: Scott Brash on Jefferson. his stripe and snip are so cool. drop noseband. knocks the oxer in the double combination. in time, one rail down. 

Saudi Arabia: Abdulrahman Alrajhi on Ventago. red ribbon. lots of stride adjustments. tt’s a bit of a slog for them today and you can feel it. uses all of his space to the card suite jumps. one second over, one rail down. 

Netherlands: Kim Emmen on Imagine. two sets of reins. first rail comes down. he’s tired - this is his fourth round this week. in time, three rails down. 

Italy: Emanuele Camilli on Odense Odeveld. hackamore? i think? shadow roll. first rail down. handles the double combination nicely. in time, three rails. 

Sweden: Henrik von Eckermann on King Edward. nose net. makes it through the water and following line by sheer force of will only for King Edward to make a wrong turn. little bit of discussion about it, then Eckermann comes off and takes the bridle with him. insists on leading King Edward back himself (we love to see it). Edward is still worked up - Eckermann is using the elbow in the neck trick to make space. yeah been there (regularly).

Switzerland: Steve Guerdat on Dynamix de Belheme. mare! gape. she is bound and determined to make this course her bitch. good for her! double clear. 

Switzerland: Martin Fuchs on Leone Jei. drop noseband. looked like Fuchs almost came off in the double combination and he lost a stirrup. almost swings left (same as King Edward) but recovers. in time, one rail down. out of the medals, but that was some impressive riding. 

Netherlands: Harrie Smolders on Uricas V/D Kattenvennen. froth. some gape. he’s trying but he’s tired. two time penalties, one rail. 

Ireland: Daniel Coyle on Legacy. mare! love her. she’s ready to get it done. froth. stretching down in the turn to the card suite fences. i think the striding gets fucked up, they knock the next four fences (card suite combination and the two after it). Coyle elects to retire. 

Ireland: Shane Sweetnam on James Kann Cruz. converter reins. knocks the oxer in the double combination, runs into trouble in the triple. in time, three rails down. 

France: Julien Epaillard on Dubai du Cedre. mare! our other hackamore girlie 🎉 her blaze is fantastic. arguing about speed.sShe's scopey as hell and putting everything in. not quite steady enough to the second card suite fence. in time, one rail.

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Let's gooo!!!

Inmiddels heb ik al twee weken niets van mij laten horen op het stille Tumblr... Dat komt omdat de 'lessen' officieel zijn begonnen en het is HE-LE-MAAL te gek!!!

Ik ben zo'n voorbeeldige leerling dat Milano Fashion Institute besloot om mij op de homepage van de website te zetten... Ik denk dat ze op deze manier meer vrouwelijke aanmeldingen proberen te krijgen :)

De studie begint dus steeds drukker te worden, maar er gebeuren zulke gave dingen (voor mensen geïnteresseerd in de industrie) De meest inspirerende mensen komen spreken en we worden uitgenodigd voor de belangrijkste evenementen. Volgende week ben ik bijvoorbeeld uitgenodigd voor een 'talk' die de Milan Fashion Week gaat openen en een weer erop komt 'L'oreal' naar MFI voor een brandstorm.

De dagen duren dan wel van 9 tot half 7, maar ik ben die tijd volledig geconcentreerd op de professor; ze weten ALLES! mega inspirerend.

Afgelopen vrijdag werd er tijdens het vak 'empowerment and career management' uitgelegd dat voor de verplichte stage ons CV naar 1200 bedrijven wereldwijd gestuurd wordt, in een template van MFI, zodat de HR managers van deze bedrijven meteen herkennen dat we van MFI afkomen; dat geeft ons de mogelijkheid om de vetste stages in de modewereld te doen!

Na dit college, die dus tot half 7 duurde, belde Maikel op om gezellig te kletsen. Hij vertelde dat hij zin had om uit te gaan dit weekend maar dat er niemand in Epe is. Ik checkte skyscanner en zei: "Maikel, als je NU in de auto stapt, pedal to the metal naar Schiphol rijdt, dan haal je de vlucht die over 1,5 uur vertrekt!

Zo gezegd zo gedaan.

Samen hebben we het afgelopen weekend Milaan op z'n kop gezet. Ze noemen het hier ook wel 'la dolce vita' :)

Bedankt Milliemikkel voor je komst! Een verhaal dat we later aan onze kinderen vertellen!

Wat een leven. Dit is precies wat ik voor ogen had voor ik vertrok. Het weer is fantastisch, school is geweldig en het weekend is formidabel!

[djmaikelkiel]

14 Tipps für die perfekte #Hochzeitslocation Was soll ich ihr bei eurer Hochzeitslocation beachten? Natürlich kann man immer Kompromisse eingehen. Stellt euch selber die Frage, ob ihr mit diesen Kompromiss leben könnt oder ob man eine Lösung für den Kompromiss finden kann mit euren #Hochzeit Dienstleistern. Das allerwichtigste ist egal wo ihr feiert. Ich muss zu euch passen und ich muss euch glücklich machen. Falls euch noch was einfällt, was wichtig ist schreibt es gerne in die Kommentare. mehr Infos über Wish in der Bio oder hier https://www.hochzeit-dj-kiel.eu/ DJ Maikel ..... #DJ ❤️ aus Leidenschaft ‪‪✅‬www.hochzeitkiel.de ✅Follow Me 😎 For more 📧 info@djmaikel.de ‪📞 01608433602‬ ‪Ausgezeichnet vom Hochzeitsmagazin Zank You als Empfehlung einer der zehn besten #hochzeitsDJ s 2020. ‬ _____________________ Get one of the best Wedding DJ in #Schleswig-Holstein und #Hamburg xx 💯 Lassen Sie uns zusammen grandios feiern !! ▶️ Ich bin Michael / DJ Maikel, Hochzeits- & Event-DJs aus Schleswig Holstein. Experte für Hochzeiten & Events. ▶️ Nicht ohne Grund feiern Brautpaare seit über 20 Jahren mit mir Schleswig Holstein und Hamburg grandiose Partys.  Meine Stärken sind mein großes Repertoire (über 200.000 Liedern) an Musik sehr viele Musikrichtungen, Erfahrung und vor allem Spaß an der Musik. ▶️Referenzen 100% Positive weiterempfohlungen von meinen Brautpaaren ich bin seit 30 Jahren im Musik Business tätig, als Sänger in diversen Bands und Inhaber eines LP und CD Ladens. Ja, seit 20 Jahren DJ und seit zehn Jahren spezialisiert auf grandiose Hochzeiten. 📧 info@djmaikel.de ‪📞 01608433602‬ #hochzeit #hochzeitsdj #weddingdj #eventdj #wedding #dj #hochzeitdj #party #verlobt #hochzeitsparty #braut #bridetobe #hochzeitsplanung #heiraten #hochzeitsplaner #germandj #DJHamburg #HochzeitKiel #HochzeitHamburg #HochzeitGlücksburg #Hochzeit?Schleswig-Holstein #HochzeitNeumünster #Hochzeit,Husum #hochzeitsh #hochzeitsdienstleister (hier: Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnyYJF6JTit/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[e-devotion]

be an encourager

Trust you are going to have a great day.  In this e-devotion I want to share some of the overflow from the ministry in Cuba that I experienced, and today I share with you the word ENCOURAGE.

I went to encourage others, but I left encouraged.  One of the things that this ministry has on my heart is to encourage the workers of the sports ministry.  And I got to do that.  Alex and his family are special to me, and our time together was sweet.  Their little boy is almost 1 year old, and he calls me HARRY.  Most everyone calls me Harrison, but he doesn’t use my whole name.  He is cute.  This family encourages me so much.

Another family is Maikel and Lala Morera and their boys.  Awesome leaders and sweet family.  Another is Diocelis and Belkis Morales.  These two blessed and encouraged me big time.  I met some new pastors that I enjoyed time with.  Carlos and Iris led part of the trip I was able to be part of in a remote area of the mountains.  Wow.  I was big time blessed and encouraged.  I could list so many more people that encouraged me … Bob and Chris, Jeff, Suri, Angel, Aime and Inear, Julio, Moses, Maiede, and so many others … 

I left Cuba charged up and encouraged to continue doing these things at home, at our church and in Cuba when I can.  Being an encourager is something that comes pretty easy to me, and I just didn’t expect all the encouragement that I received.  

1 Thessalonians 5:11  NLT  

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Look around today.  There is someone you are going to be around that needs to be encouraged.  Maybe is a testimony you need to share.  Maybe you can stop and just listen.  Maybe you can buy a meal or help in some special way.  Choose to be an encourager and build someone up.

One the other side maybe you need to be encouraged, and I pray that this e-devotion encourages you.  I pray that you see where God is working today in an incredible way.  May we see so many good things and be encouraged to keep being who God has called us to be.

Romans 15:32  NLT 

Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.

Again, thank you to everyone who so often encourages me.  Also thank you to all who prayed for and encouraged me on this past trip Cuba.  God is good!

[u-t-o-p-i-a-6-6-6]

Maikel the One - Mariposa Monarca + letra - Oficial Video

#mariposa #monarca

[twins2994]

Royals Avoid Sweep.

Royals 4 Twins 1 W-Ragans (10-7) L-Varland (0-5) SV-Erceg (5)

The Minnesota Twins have played two very good games against the Royals to take the series. They went for the sweep this afternoon and things didn't go so well. The Royals were ready early as Paul DeJong lined a one-out double to left in the second. Freddy Fermin singled and Kyle Isbel hit an RBI groundout back to the mound. This put the Royals up by a run after two frames. Kansas City kept adding on in the third as Bobby Witt Jr. smacked a Louie Varland fastball out to left for a solo homer. The Royals lead doubled to two and the Twins started to figure out Cole Ragans in the fourth. Carlos Santana smacked a change-up out to left for a solo homer and Minnesota inched within a run. The Royals got that run back in the sixth as Paul DeJong belted a Louie Varland fastball out to left for a solo shot. The Royals added one more in the seventh as Adam Frazier singled and Maikel Garcia pinch ran. Garcia stole two bases and Vinnie Pasquantino doubled him home. Cole Ragans ran with it through seven strong innings. Sam Long got the first two outs of the eighth and Lucas Erceg retired all four men he faced as the Royals avoided the sweep today at Target Field.

-Final Thoughts- Louie Varland put together a quality start. He went six innings and allowed three runs on eight hits with three strikeouts and a walk. Jhoan Duran was used in the seventh and gave up a run, Trevor Richards got in and out of trouble in the eighth, and Steven Okert had a scoreless ninth. Manny Margot led the team with two hits. The Twins hit 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base. Louie Varland was called up and Josh Winder was sent back to St. Paul. Varland will likely get sent down for a reliever. Ronny Henriquez is the only 40-man option because Winder has to wait ten days before getting called up unless there's an injury. Zack Weiss, Giovanny Gallegos, Jeff Brigham, Diego Castillo, and Nick Wittgren are options off the 40-man. The Twins head to Arlington to play the Rangers in a four-game series this weekend. Bailey Ober will face Cody Bradford in the opener tomorrow night.

-Chris Kreibich-

[wildandmoody]

i have a cringe ass confession to make . i had no idea the 💅🏿 emoji also meant gay . i thought it just meant fem which obviously it does too 🥴 el oh el

[sugdenlovesdingle]

Kim Emmen currently 6th and Maikel van der Vleuten 16th after 51 out of 74 riders

Still one Dutch rider to go

🤞🇳🇱🏅

[kicksaddictny]

PUMA & AC Milan Unveil Elegant 24/25 Away Kit with Epic Yankee Stadium Debut

PUMA and AC Milan have officially revealed the Club’s Away kit for the 2024/25 season, blending timeless sophistication with modern design to capture the essence of Milanismo. This new Away kit was showcased for the first time last night at Yankee Stadium during AC Milan’s friendly match against Manchester City. In a unique move, the team wore their Home kit in the first half and then surprised fans by switching to the new Away kit for the second half, marking its debut in a memorable fashion.

The 24/25 AC Milan Away kit features meticulous details that set it apart. The classic white Away kit, combined with a red-and-black polo collar and a monochromatic crest, embodies the spirit of success and casual sophistication synonymous with AC Milan. A tonal pinstripe pattern adds a historic touch, paying homage to AC Milan’s origins as the Milan Football and Cricket Club.

Maikel Oettle, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan, remarked, “As we unveil our new Away kit for the 2024/25 season in such an innovative manner, showcasing it first on the pitch at Yankee Stadium, we continue to push the boundaries of how we connect with our fans and communities. This kit not only represents the elegance and innovation that define our Club, but also serves as a testament to our ongoing commitment to our fans and community. Our partnership with PUMA allows us to honour our rich legacy while actively giving back to the community through initiatives like the ‘City and Milan for Change’ project, reinforcing the values that define our Club.”

Marco Mueller, PUMA’s Senior Director of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel, added, “This Away kit is a testament to AC Milan’s enduring legacy and the sophistication that the Club embodies. We wanted to create a jersey that not only pays tribute to the rich history of AC Milan and their origins, but also incorporates cutting-edge performance technology. We are proud to support AC Milan’s journey with a kit that combines elegance with innovation.”

The 24/25 Away kit is available in both Authentic and Replica versions. The Authentic jersey, worn by the players, is crafted with PUMA’s ULTRAWEAVE fabric, designed to reduce weight and friction, ensuring elite-level performance. The Replica jersey offers the same striking design with a more relaxed fit, perfect for both game days and everyday wear. Both versions incorporate PUMA’s dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep fans and players dry and comfortable.

Reflecting PUMA’s commitment to sustainability, the Replica jerseys are made using the REinitiative, which utilizes recycled textile waste to create new materials without compromising quality. Containing at least 95% recycled textile waste and other used polyester materials, this initiative represents a significant step towards a more circular and sustainable production process for football jerseys.

The launch of the Away kit is part of the broader “City and Milan for Change” initiative, a collaborative effort by AC Milan and Manchester City, supported by PUMA. The initiative focuses on giving back to the New York Community through various activities surrounding last night’s fixture. One highlight was a special joint community event in New Jersey on July 26th, which brought together over 60 boys and girls from the Success Academy Charter Schools Soccer Program, actively supported by Fondazione Milan since 2021, and children from the City in the Community (CITC) Soccerbloc program in Staten Island. The event featured participation from legends of both Clubs, making it a memorable occasion for all involved.

To mark the launch of the new Away kit, AC Milan and PUMA will host an exclusive “House of Milan” event on July 28th in Manhattan. The event will bring together stakeholders and VIP guests to celebrate the new kit in a fashion-forward manner.

The AC Milan Away kit is available on PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the AC Milan Official Stores, store.milan.com, and select retailers worldwide from July 28th.

[feetoffire]

showjumping individual qualifiers here we go:

Israel: Isabella Russekoff on C Vier 2. Micklem (or adjacent) bridle. pretty lighter bay. he spooks (or ‘spooks’) shortly after the final fence. 

Canada: Mario Deslauriers on Emerson. that turn to the ‘bonjour paris’ wall is Tight. in time, only one rail down. Deslauriers has been doing this forever so that really doesn’t surprise me. double reins on an elevator or pelham bit. 

Lithuania: Andrius Petrovas on Linkolns. Linkolns decided something about that jump or the course was not worth it and Petrovas retired. good for him!

Mexico: Andres Azcarraga on Contrendros 2. dropped a stride before the water and still cleared it - horses like that are the best. first double clear round! and an extra little buck. 

Sweden: Henrik von Eckermann on King Edward. Oh that’s right he goes in a nose fly net thing. King Edward is Going today - “jumping out of his skin” yeah you’re right. definitely saw Eckermann grab mane. 

Spain: Ismael Garcia Roque on Tirano. drop noseband. lots and lots of air on Tirano’s part. only one rail down. 

France: Olivier Perreau on Dorai d’Aiguilly. mare! some froth i think. this girl is here to Get It Done. knocked a rail on the last fence. elevator-type bit with converter reins. 

Saudi Arabia: Abdulrahman Alrajhi on Ventago. ah a kicker. tapped a rail but went clear and in time. froth. 

Austria: Gerfried Puck on Naxcel V. okay i’m sure those fly mask things are blinkers but i can’t get a close enough look to confirm. drop noseband. much discussion from this pair - Naxcel has his own plans it seems. elevator-type bit with two sets of reins. 

Japan: Eiken Sato on Conthargo-Blue. red ribbon. Disagreements after the water and over the red vertical. drop noseband, elevator-type bit with double reins. retires on course. 

USA: Karl Cook on Caracole de la Roque. mare! one of the two mares going in a hackamore. her topline still bothers me. double clear. every time i’ve seen this mare she gets shit done. 

Netherlands: Maikel van der Vleuten on Beauville Z. came in a little wiggly to that second jump (we’ve all been there). only one rail down and a 70 second course. 

Ireland: Shane Sweetnam on James Kann Cruz. would like a better look at that bridle. they are tearing through the course in style - no rails in 73.35 seconds. 

Belgium: Jerome Guery on Quel Homme de Hus. converter reins. one rail down, four seconds under time. 

Switzerland: Edouard Schmitz on Gamin Van’t Naastveldhof. quick buck as they get going. two rails down, four seconds under. 

UK: Harry Charles on Romeo 88. always interesting to see which horse’s manes get braided for showjumping and which don't (Romeo 88 doesn’t). the double noseband situation bothers me, and also it seems like you could just use a flash. blinkers. double clear. some bucks just for funsies. 

Norway: Victoria Gulliksen on Mistral van de Vogelzang. Mistral has things to say about the rein contact - tons of head shaking between fences. froth. double clear. 

Australia: Hilary Scott on Milky Way. mare! pretty gray. i don’t think she has a throatlatch. knocked two rails - one in the double combination and one in the triple combination. 

Poland: Dawid Kubiak on Flash Blue B. shadow roll and hackmore. blinkers maybe? two rails down. 

Denmark: Andreas Schou on Napoli VH Nederassenthof. Schou’s shoulders look a little slumped as they come in - kinda odd, for how much we worry about our posture. maybe i'm seeing things. knocks a rail on the last fence. 

Germany: Christian Kukuk on Checker 47. buck. pretty dapples. two rails, i think. 

Brazil: Rodrigo Pessoa on Major Tom. i’m not going to make a built-in sponsor joke. or a Space Oddity joke. i’m not. lovely jump. double clear. i think Major Tom is the third? horse i’ve seen with his fly bonnet tied to the noseband so it won’t flap. 

UAE: Salim Ahmed al Suwaidi on Foncetti VD Heffinck. froth. Micklem adjacent bridle. lots of praise after the round. four rails down. 

Israel: Robin Muhr on Galaxy HM. two rails down. interesting how there are so many dark bays/blacks in dressage but considerably fewer in jumping. 

Canada: Erynn Ballard on Nikka VD Bisschop. mare! big bold blaze. entered the ring fairly quietly. extra little kick over the jumps. i like this pair.