Jump Aboard - by Matt McCarron

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BARRY — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:11:22 GMT

I RODE WITH YOUR DAD AND UNCLE.

I HEAR YOU ARE BACK RIDING.

WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU.

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Louise — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:14:21 GMT

It's unfortunate that you will never achieve your goal. Maybe you can get into another field. Something that will require you to go by your real name, Otis Rolla.

Good luck!

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mark sipus — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:43:38 GMT

Matt I still remember eating crabcake sandwiches at that little bar and playing keno.I've seen you jump a few times glad too see you made it.Good Luck

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John T. — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Hi Matt,I once sent a question into you when you were the guest on

Talkin Horses asking you if you had ever been to the Cheltenham festival and if you would like to ride there someday.The latter will never happen now but as i,m originally from Ireland I know that jump jockeys are a tough breed and i.m sure you are in that category Matt.''Best Of Luck To You''

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Mark — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:57:48 GMT

Wow! Matt, I had not heard about your injuries and subsequent retirement until now. I'm sorry to hear that. You were the best. It was great meeting you at Rador last year and thanks so much for taking the time to pose for a photo with me and my fellow bugler Ed. We will always cherish it.

Peace.

Mark

All-Star Buglers

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da3hoss — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:42:30 GMT

Thanks for the great story and God Bless your future!

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Bill — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:07:47 GMT

Thank God you survived that horrible accident! What do you plan to do now? I know that a lot of former jump jocks became excellent flat trainers, particularly in Maryland. Just wondering what you are planning to do. Whatever it is, good luck to you.

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Chrystal — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:34:31 GMT

Sorry to hear about your injuries, Matt. Good to hear your story, though! How are you these days? What are you up to?

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Karen2 — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:24:22 GMT

What a cool story.. Thanks for sharing Matt. Horses are a common thread for true "horse" people no matter what discipline. I have a retired race horse on my place that is a jumping fool but I am to afraid to jump so we spend a lot of time doing flat work and enjoy every minute of it.

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trooper — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:13:22 GMT

Hi Matt, Sorry to hear about your injuries---glad that you're okay tho!!!! Also sorry that you didn't reach your goal.

I saw you ride at Montpelier early in your career. I remember that you had your nose broken going over a fence and still managed to finish second with blood streaming everywhere. I enjoyed watching you ride, you were good and always gave your mounts a chance to win. Hope that you'll stay involved in the sport somehow. Best of luck!