[klmck63]

Why is Jessica Springsteen not on this list? I would have assumed she's qualified and going!

[Quack]

She won Maclay Finals last year.

[klmck63]

So you can't compete again after you have won? I didn't realize.

[LJD]

Does anyone know if Tina DeLandri's horse will be back in action for the Maclay? He was injured during the workoff at WIHS.

[Renn/aissance]

On another thread, Piggiejump said that he had lost his front shoes during his round in the work-off but jogged sound the next day and he is expected to be back in action for the Maclay.

[twobays]

So you can't compete again after you have won? I didn't realize.

Even if you could, why would you want to? After you've won it all, there's no reason to go back and risk coming up short.

[barndad]

I would go back and win it again! DUH
Barn Dad's daughter

[florida foxhunter]

I'm pulling for Cate Billings, the winner of the Southeast US Zone.........her horse got injured at the Talent Search Finals, but he's back on track and leaving this weekend for the long trip back to NY!!! She's a lovely girl, and a lovely dedicated rider, without some of the advantages others have............but with the talent to win!

[LJD]

Zazou and Tina have been so consistent lately. If I were a betting man, I'd put money on one of the two.

[supershorty628]

I would go back and win it again! DUH
Barn Dad's daughter

The chances of doing worse are significantly higher than the chances of the same result. I personally think it shows good sportsmanship if a previous winner does not compete again, even if given the option.. but perhaps that is just me.

[see u at x]

I saw some great rides at WIHS, but the ones who stuck out most to me were Reed Kessler, Samantha Schaefer (sp?), and especially Chase Boggio. That kid rode the heck out of the jumping phase on Saturday, and as soon as I saw him ride to the first jump, I just knew it was going to be a great round. Afterwards, I overheard one of the judges say that he was the only one who rode the course like true jumper round. That's not to say that everyone else didn't ride well, but his trip really stood out and his scores reflected it. However, it's very obvious that all of those kids work really hard. Good luck to all of them.

[PonyPenny]

I am rooting for Zazou. She is one of the most hard working and talented riders. She is also very down to earth and appreciates every opportunity. This is also her last year as a junior and it would be so cool if she could go out in a big way.

[ClassAction]

Any idea if the finals will be streamed anywhere (like Equestrian TV)?

[Brydelle Farm]

Any idea if the finals will be streamed anywhere (like Equestrian TV)?

Yup! http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum...d.php?t=229928

[QHmom]

Floridafoxhunter your post is totally inapproriate and it is not your place to state other peoples business. I am sure they would not appreciate it!!

[twobays]

Floridafoxhunter your post is totally inapproriate and it is not your place to state other peoples business. I am sure they would not appreciate it!!

It's inappropriate to say that her horse got injured and that she isn't superduper rich? Please.

[Quack]

Floridafoxhunter your post is totally inapproriate and it is not your place to state other peoples business. I am sure they would not appreciate it!!

It's inappropriate to state that this girl is probably not as wealthy as the others? It seems to be pretty common knowledge just how wealthy some of those top jrs are. However, the kid FloridaFoxHunter is referring to is the daughter of a trainer isn't she? (I could be making this up but I thought I read that somewhere.) I bet she's had some pretty nice advantages too - albeit different.

[Renn/aissance]

Floridafoxhunter your post is totally inapproriate and it is not your place to state other peoples business. I am sure they would not appreciate it!!

What on EARTH is inappropriate about saying that Cate Billings is a lovely, talented rider who works hard?

[laves81]

Even if you could, why would you want to? After you've won it all, there's no reason to go back and risk coming up short.

That's what Lance Armstrong says...

[klmck63]

That's what Lance Armstrong says...