Stats: age 32, Norwood, N.C.

Riddle Master: b. g., 16.1 hands, 10 years, Canadian-bred Bavarian Warmblood (Rodero—Legacy 3rd, Eyes To Rule), owned by Caroline Bazley.

This pair was ninth at the 2009 Fair Hill CCI*** (Md.) and second at the 2010 Bromont CCI*** (Que.), then represented Canada as individuals at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (Ky.). This spring, they were third in a division of advanced at Poplar Place (Ga.).

Stats: age 26, Franklin, Tenn.

High Society III: b. g., 16 hands, 15 years, Australian-bred Thoroughbred (Vain Kariol—Test Bat), owned by rider.

This pair was 35th at the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** last year and placed 11th in the Jersey Fresh CCI*** (N.J.) and 37th at the Blenheim CCI*** (England) in 2009. This spring, they were ninth at advanced at Southern Pines II (N.C.).

Jimmy's Prediction: This pair is showing continual improvement and will certainly improve on their placing here last year.

Stats: age 29, Gladstone, N.J.

Manoir de Carneville: ch. g., 16.3 hands, 11 years, French-bred Selle Français (Gaub—Carneville, Matador Du Bois), owned by Carraig LLC.

In 2008, they were third at the Fair Hill CCI** (Md.). In 2009, they were fifth at the Fair Hill CCI*** (Md.), fifth at the Wits End CIC*** (Ont.) and second at the Plantation Field CIC*** (Pa.). Last year, they were 21st at the Boekelo CCI*** (the Netherlands). This spring, they won a division of advanced at Southern Pines II (N.C.).

Stats: age 42, Pottersville, N.J.

Our Questionnaire: b. g., 16.2 hands, 15 years, New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred (Westmins-ter—Strike A Pose, Straight Strike), owned by Kathleen McDernott.

This pair was ninth at the 2009 Poplar Place CCI** (Ga.) and 10th at the 2010 Jersey Fresh CCI*** (N.J.). This spring, they were 17th at the Red Hills CIC*** (Fla.) and ninth in a division of advanced at Poplar Place.

Stats: age 43, Wiltshire, England.

Be My Guest: b. m., 16.2 hands, 13 years, German-bred Pferdezuchtverband Sachsen-Thuringen (Baba Karam—Augustine, Antrieb), owned by Clayton and Lucinda Fredericks.

This pair was third at the Burghley CCI**** (England) last year. This spring, they’ve been fifth at the CIC*** at Fon-tainebleau (France) and 16th at the CIC*** at Barroca d’Alva (Portugal).