Stats: age 34, Mt. Airy, Md.

Shiraz: ch. g., 16 hands, 13 years, Thoroughbred (Gallapiat—Bold Blossom, Fountain Of Gold), owned by rider.

Last year, they were eighth at the Jersey Fresh CIC*** (N.J.), 12th at the Bromont CCI*** (Que.) and 17th at the Fair Hill CCI*** (Md.). This spring, they placed third in a division of advanced at Pine Top Spring (Ga.) and 10th at advanced at Southern Pines II (N.C.).

Stats: age 24, Adamstown, Md.

Sir Donovan: ch. g., 17 hands, 9 years, Irish-bred Irish Sport Horse (VDL Arkansas—Flown, Imperius), owned by rider.

This pair completed the Fair Hill CCI*** (Md.) in 2009. Last year, they were 13th at the Bromont CCI*** (Que.) and 13th at the Fair Hill CCI***. This spring, they were seventh in an advanced division at Rocking Horse Winter II (Fla.) and 15th in the Red Hills CIC*** (Fla.).

Stats: age 50, Calabasas, Calif.

The Alchemyst: ch. g., 16.3 hands, 12 years, Canadian Sport Horse (by Espiritu), owned by rider.

Stats: age 41, Unionville, Pa.

Critical Decision: b. g., 17.1 hands, 15 years, U.S.-bred Oldenburg (Consul—Two Days Tor, Two A Day), owned by Jessica Ransehousen.

This pair was third in the 2008 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** and completed the Burghley CCI**** (England) in 2009. Last year, they were ninth in an advanced division at Rocking Horse Winter II (Fla.). This spring, they placed eighth at advanced at Poplar Place March (Ga.).

Stats: age 27, Bodega, Calif.

Ballinakill Glory: b. m., 16.2 hands, 12 years, Irish-bred Irish Sport Horse (Mark Twain—Ballanakill Popsey), owned by Andrea Pfeiffer.