I slipped a bit further ...

[blamebrampton]

Of course it was equestrian again. Hiroshi Hoketsu, my friends. Japanese millionaire and pharmaceutical management guru. Rode in the 1964 Olympics, putting in a very creditable showjumping performance. Now, 44 years later, back in dressage. He's 67 years old.

His horse is lovely, but was spooked early on in the dressage test by a plane going over (one of the MAJOR downsides of the Hong Kong equestrian centre, along with those stupid big screens) and bolted out of an extended walk. Hiroshi collected his mount and finished his test beautifully, calming his nervous mare and completing with a passage that was textbook.

You can read about his history here. Apparently it is never too late ;-)

AS/S fest reveals are up, so I will be reposting my story shortly as soon as I finish beta-ing a very cool fest story from a bright new writer. Cup of tea and posting break = sorted.

Comments

[painless-j.livejournal.com]

OMG you wrote Snatched! AS/S fest has posted reveals and wheee!

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I did, and your rec made me metaphorically clutch you to my bosom and dance around the house, before showering you in flowers and chocolate. I recognise that that the dancing may not be very helpful at the moment, but thank you so much!