Chris has Down’s syndrome. He also has a connection with animals. Chris and JR performed in Pat Parelli’s Kansas City Celebration Spotlight events. They did “online”. JR was in tune with Chris. JR was using everything he had to do what Chris wanted him to do. Now and then Chris moved out of position which made it difficult for JR to do what Chris wanted. He tried. The audience held our breath…and then JR did it! The audience erupted.
Chris and JR performed like clouds on a dreamy day. They drifted around the arena in harmony.
Everyone was very moved. Pat was really moved and awarded Chris his level 2 string-on the spot…in the arena.
Chris became a Level 1 graduate and tears were in everyone’s eyes.
Note: JR was sold to Lynne and Walan Burger in 2008. Chris is Lynne’s nephew.