Stats: age 36, Scottsville, Va.
Tipperary Liadhnan: gr. g., 17 hands, 13 years, Irish-bred Irish Draught (Fast Silver—Gypsy Star), owned by rider.
In 2008, they ran fifth at Rolex Kentucky. Last year, they finished fifth at advanced at Southern Pines (N.C.) and 12th in The Fork CIC*** (N.C.). This spring, they won an intermediate division at Pine Top (Ga.) and placed second at advanced at Southern Pines.
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Jimmy’s Prediction: Kim will finish in the top three after dressage, and she’ll be clean and fast across country. Then the fun begins. “Paddy” has shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for show jumping this spring. Kim is one of the best riders the United States has ever produced, and she must call on every ounce of skill to retain her placing.
