Doug Payne and Jess Hampf both had good rides around the Rolex Kentucky Cross Country course yesterday. Jess, who trains with Jan Bynny has had some blips in her Spring training after breaking her collarbone in a fall from her jumper mare earlier in the season, and then falling on cross-country when nearly to the finish line at The Fork. But, Jess was helped with a boost of confidence this weekend since she has competed at Rolex before. Her boyfriend Doug, on the other hand, has had a great Spring, but he is contesting both his and his horse Running Order’s first CCI****. Add to the those dynamics the fact that Doug and his sister Holly were the first brother/sister duo ever to compete here too, and there’s a whole lot of complicated relationships going on, surely it’s just a soap opera just waiting to happen?!
Many thanks to Doug, Jess and High Society for their time, and wishing them great rounds this afternoon. Go Four Star Couples and Go Eventing!
