You never planned on visiting Portugal. In fact, if it weren’t for your best friend, you probably never would have attended an international show jumping competition in the first place. Coming from one of Europe’s most influential equestrian families, she had been competing for years and was already well known within the sport. When she invited you to spend a week in Portugal for one of the biggest events of the season, she insisted on paying for everything herself. First-class flights, a luxury hotel overlooking the coast, VIP access to the competition, and seats close enough to watch every rider enter the arena.