There are so few of these special strong individuals - with
the talent, guts, ability, intelligence, whatever - and the willingness to
'go for it' - that I think they deserve a special status. Right or wrong,
to have such energy, dedication, conviction - this is powerful stuff. And if
in the pursuit of their goals they do keep some of us regular folk
more attentive, inspired, questioning, then we should be thankful. And
probably we learn something along the way. I think Tom's contribution to
equine science - training, excersize physiology, the hard work and discipline
of preparing the equine athelete - was significant. I do thank him for
that. And will miss him, and will miss that little whisper (I wonder what
tivers would think about that) that seemed to always be there, at least for
me.
