With a solid double clear around the tough CCI*** track at Galway Downs, Nate Chambers and Rolling Stone not only moved into the runner-up position going into the show-jumping phase, but vindicated the decision to travel across the United States to compete in California. A recent syndication of his faithful friend and partner made the trip possible for Nate, but he stressed that his relationship with Roley of many years standing made all the difference on course.
Nate works in financial services in Virginia. He was hopeful about the show-jumping, crediting Karen O Connor for helping him immensely this past year. When I asked him about any plans with Roley for the future, he shrugged and told me he’s learnt with horses never to plan too far ahead, but just to enjoy every moment, but that yes, of course he has hopes and dreams. Most importantly though, he said, he’s just loving having Roley back and riding him again, because nothing beats that! Wishing the pair of them a Happy Anniversary and Christmas next month, and looking forward to seeing them out and about next year too. Go Eventing!
