Despite only trying the event for the first time four years ago after spells in gymnastics, hurdles and heptathlon, she is now among the world's top 10 pole vaulters and apparently only heading higher.
He added steeplechase to his program, although he had only tried the event twice before, the latest being a two-mile steeplechase victory at the 1922 British Championships.
You can try all the events, but ride each horse to its abilities and not so much to its faults...you can improve them as your ride.
In the book, Jenny Sanford, a Georgetown-educated, former Wall Street vice president, traces the story of the Sanfords from the time the couple met in the 1980s to the trying events of the last year.
Try announcing the event on social media like Facebook and Twitter.
Democrats, too, are trying to keep the events simple.
Many are trying to spin the events following last month's tragedy in Baltimore.
For a less-hyped event, try the Tour of Flanders, also marking its centenary.
I tried the wake riding – an event unapologetically inspired by the classic Wave Race 64.
For up-to-date event listings, try the local free weekly, the City Paper (www.citypaper.com).
