As I was leaving the Horse Park this evening I bumped into Team Alliston heading out too, and had a brief word. The good news is James and Parker are both fine. James is bandaged up, a bit shaken, and very disappointed, “it’s a long way to come from California for a day like this”; Parker was on fluids all afternoon but is now resting comfortably. The whole team looked shattered, and when I told them at least they could sleep in tomorrow morning, James replied that he’s looking forward to coming back to watch all the action tomorrow, and that it should be exciting. It should be exciting indeed. I’m glad for all the good news, and I’ll be even gladder for a good night’s sleep, as I’m sure will a lot of the riders, grooms, volunteers, organisers, media and tradestands at Rolex. Go to bed and Go eventing!
