Rodney Jenkins, Star of the Show-Jumping Circuit, Dies at 80
Briefly

"Horses are creatures of habit," Jenkins said in an archival interview. "You have to find the formula by being around them. Once you ride them, you feel what they want."
Britt McCormick noted, "What made Rodney truly exceptional was his humility and his unwavering belief in the horses he rode. He often credited his success to their brilliance."
Jenkins emphasized the importance of empathy in riding, stating, "The most important attribute riders can have, was to think what their horses think before he thinks it."
Reflecting on his career, Jenkins acknowledged, "The horse makes the rider. I don't care how good you are" - underscoring his belief in the partnership with horses.
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