's-Hertogenbosch—April 22

Perhaps sometime in the next few days, Rich Fellers will have a few moments to spend quietly with Flexible, the horse he describes as his best friend and a pet. They’ll stand quietly and reminisce as good friends do about the fans stomping their feet, the thrilling dash to the finish line, and the glare of the spotlight as they galloped around gloriously.

For it’s finally happened. For the first time in 25 years, a U.S. rider has won the Rolex FEI World Cup Final.