Stats: age 36, Scottsville, Va.

Tipperary Liadhnan: gr. g., 17 hands, 13 years, Irish-bred Irish Draught (Fast Silver—Gypsy Star), owned by rider.

In 2008, they ran fifth at Rolex Kentucky. Last year, they finished fifth at advanced at Southern Pines (N.C.) and 12th in The Fork CIC*** (N.C.). This spring, they won an intermediate division at Pine Top (Ga.) and placed second at advanced at Southern Pines.