BTB: Failing your way to success: Remington's story |
Failing your way to success: Remington's story Posted: 27 Apr 2010 05:08 PM PDT If you look at the final standings, you'll see that Remington XXV placed 12th at Rolex this year with rider Boyd Martin. It's a noteworthy accomplishment as Remi is kind of an unlikely event horse. Why?
Warmbloods can be difficult to get fit, and Remi was no exception. Martin says in his blog, "he's been the one horse that no one expected to do anything in his career – except for Densey Juvonen, his owner." Certainly no one considered him 4 star material. Jimmy Wofford declared that Remi had the same chance of winning Rolex this year as last year (he didn't compete last year). Humpf! But then, comments like that can be motivating :-). Remington rocks Rolex! Twelth place, Mr. Wofford? Who's smiling now? Not too shabby! If you know your dressage stallions you'll note that Remi is very much like his daddy Rubenstein. Rubenstein is a sire that "stamps" his get with a signature head and neck and often his dark bay color. Oh, did I mention that Riley's mom is by Rubenstein? Maybe that's why this story has me so jazzed. |
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