With no walls to slow them down, the horses must run out full speed, then stop and turn. In a period of seven minutes, horses may run as much as two to three miles, and through all this they must not lose their mouths. Dempsey credits Patrick Wyse for teaching him methods for training big ex-racehorses to handle as handily as little cow horses. These techniques give his horses agility and a competitive edge. My job is to manage Jimmy's horses and instruct him.
Sponsorship involves a long term commitment.
We've worked together for ten years. I first met Jimmy on a horse selling trip. A few years later, Jimmy was in a position to afford to play polo. At that point I invited him to a Pat Wyse clinic that I sponsored. We've been working together since then.