Doug Payne and Running Order at Rolex 2012, photo by Samantha Clark
Doug Payne just announced on his blog that, unfortunately, things were unable to work out in syndicating his Rolex mount, Running Order. Doug and Running Order, owned by Patti Springsteen, have been together since 2008 but sadly it seems their partnership has come to an end. From Doug’s blog:
I’m not sure I can adequately put into words, the disappointment and dishartenment I’ve felt over the past few weeks over the loss of Running Order from DPE. As nearly everyone in the eventing world is aware, I’ve been in the process of forming a syndicate to purchase Running Order. Syndication is a difficult process, no one likes to ask for support but it is a necessary evil in the modern sport. We were able to form a great group of supporters to purchase him, but due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to purchase him.
Running Order was been a part of my life for 4 1/2 years. He has taken me places I’ve couldn’t have dreamed about the day he arrived in April of ’08. I am forever indebted to him for the experience I’ve gained through his efforts. Things happen for a reason in life, as hard as this one was to swallow, but I’m beginning to see the light. During Richland Park this past weekend we had the opportunity to speak with David O’Connor. He told us that this very well might be the best thing that’s happened to me. His advice correlated strongly with a number of other riders who have been in this situation before, all advised me to move forward.
