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22 SIDELINES MAY 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE

Karen O’Connor (VA) will do the honors with Quintus 54 in his four-star debut. The duo fnished 8th last October at Fair Hill International CCI***.

Photo by Elisabeth Harpham

Rebecca Howard (CAN) and Riddle Master show-jump at the Alltech World Equestrian Games where they fnished 23rd individually after a clear cross country and 1.20 time penalties. Rebecca, equestrian director of the The Fork Stables (NC) since 2006, is a founding member of PRO whose goal is improved competition standards, safety promotion, and attracting new fans, sponsors and participants to the sport of eventing..

Mark Todd came out of retirement in 2008 and represented New Zealand at the Alltech WEG with Grass Valley, shown here en route to 11th place. The legendary Kiwi is far from fnished and hopes to participate in the 2012 London Olympics. Mark’s new ride is Major Milestone.

Phillip Dutton and The Foreman (shown here) fnished sixth at 2010 Rolex, with Phillip and Woodburn claiming second. His WEG mount Connaught retired from the upper levels. Phillip has hopes for the promising younger talents, including his new four-star ride, Fernhill Eagle.

Photo by Brittany Hannah