Olympic Social Media Roundup: August 11

August 11, 2016Kristen KovatchKristen Kovatch#OLYMPICS 2016Leave a comment

There’s so much more going on than what you see on TV.

Another exciting day of equestrian competition saw a number of fan favorites perform today, with multiple shifts on the leaderboard for both individual and team standings. Behind the points and scores and maneuvers, however, the Olympics in some respects is just like any other horse show: in the stables, the warm-up rings and the hearts and minds of competitors, there’s another world to be discovered.

We’ll kick things off with an update from current leader Charlotte Dujardin which will hit you right in the feels.

Don’t worry, there’s another one … from show jumper Beezie Madden.

Oh, and another one. We’re familiar with the story of Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen, who retired her 19-year-old partner mid-test. Read her words this time and go hug your horse. No, we’re not crying … you’re crying.

Here are a few other glimpses from around the Olympic Equestrian Centre today:

So happy for Steffen, Legolas and Team Peters! #dressage #TwoHearts #olympics #rio2016 #equestrian

A photo posted by EqScience (@eqscience) on Aug 11, 2016 at 3:55pm PDT

Thank you to the grooms. Where would we be without you! #TwoHearts #Equestrian @Rio2016 @Olympics pic.twitter.com/F4u8ZiwDh1

— The FEI (@FEI_Global) August 11, 2016

On the way back to the apartment Wanderberry and Jantien were joined by Eddy de Wolffe van Westerrode. Wanderberry likes Eddy very much because he is one of the dressage judges at the Olympics who gave his friend Valegro lovely marks in the Grand Prix today. #willberrywonderpony #kickingcancersbutt #twohearts #olympics #valegro #dressage @knhsnederland @fei_global #bustrip

A photo posted by Jon Stroud (@jonstroudmedia) on Aug 11, 2016 at 3:11pm PDT

Watching Mads in is later afternoon training here in rio! @segerstaequestrian @mariasegersta #equestrian #jimmiechoo #rioolympics2016 #rioolympics #olympics #dressage #twohearts #jointhejourney #sunset #horse #horsesofinstagram #horseriding

A photo posted by Lyndal (@lyndaloatley) on Aug 11, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT

Thank you so much for all your support!! I enjoyed every minute off my ride. Unfortunatly Timmie felt very tired for i dont know what reason.. Maybe the flight.. And we made 2 very expencive mistakes which made our score drop to 70.7 % we didnt make it to the Special but i am so happy with just being part of this amazing event. And i'm gonna enjoy every single day left here! ? #equestrian #twohearts

A photo posted by Jorinde Verwimp (@jorindeverwimp) on Aug 11, 2016 at 11:55am PDT

Om 20:24 uur NL tijd komen @hpminderhoud en Johnson in actie in de Grand Prix @rio2016 @knhsnederland #TwoHearts #RuitersInOranje #EquestrianDressage #supportyournation #TeamNL @teamnlinsta

A photo posted by Ruitersinoranje (@ruitersinoranje) on Aug 11, 2016 at 10:19am PDT

And, of course, Charlotte and Valegro never fail to inspire.

@CSJDujardin I was moved to tears by your ride today! Wonderful team! @TeamGBR @TeamGB #twohearts #bbcrio2016 #Rio2016 ??

— Michèle (@Shelly_RM) August 11, 2016

@CSJDujardin Well done to you and Valegro! I watched with tears in my eyes, so beautiful to watch! ?⭐️??? #Rio2016 #Dressage #TwoHearts

— Reckless EvStorm (@KeeleyBurman) August 11, 2016

Charlotte and Valegro always bring a tear to my eye with their brilliance. Amazing #TwoHearts #EquestrianDressage #Rio2016 ???????

— Lucy (@Lucytweetz) August 11, 2016

@CSJDujardin #TeamGB super super super Charlotte! Valegro and you were amazing today well done! #TwoHearts #Rio2016

— Miranda (@Mfoster25Aol) August 11, 2016

Words can not describe these two. Well done truly inspirational again.#TwoHearts #Rio #CharlotteDujardin https://t.co/ErBBe83yXL

— Fit2Ride (@Fit2Ride1) August 11, 2016

Search #TwoHearts on social media to find more great messages, photos and videos. Keep it locked on Horse Nation for more Olympic coverage!