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and jumped two classes here last week. He’ll have two weeks rest now, then at the North American he’ll do a 1.60 class the middle of the week and finally the Queen’s Cup. Then four weeks rest and off to the Olympics.” “For me and my program, that’s not
a lot of showing. That’s less than he did the last two years. I totally respect people’s concern and compassion, but I knew what I had to do, I had a plan, and I felt my plan was fair to the horse. So far it seems to be working alright.” Yes, one would have to say it’s
working alright. But there is one other thing that Rich wants to prove as
well. “I’ve never gotten anything really
quick in my life, no instant success or instant wealth. I’m still working on making enough money to put both my kids through college and have a good retirement. I’m not used to getting things quickly and I wanted to prove to myself and all the people involved with picking the team that Flexible was really legitimate, so I went to compete in Calgary. I’m really glad I did,” he finished with a laugh. This special little chestnut flash,
and his brilliant rider, will be able to showcase their skills on sports’ biggest stage, as they both compete in their
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first Olympic Games. But Rich is quick to remind us that
nothing that has happened is a one- man effort. “A huge amount of credit has to go to our whole team. I’m up there riding the horse, but it’s kind of like the quarterback of the football team who gets the attention. We have a lot of people around on our staff that made this happen, obviously Harry and Mollie, and a lot of supporters and contributors to the success we’ve had in the last few months. All of those are what has us headed to London!!” We want to wish Rich and Flexible,
and all the other competitors for the USA much luck in London!!
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