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He ultimately dec ided to add judging to his list of credentials, an d in 1992 , became an 'R' rated USEF j udge in hunters, jumpers and equ itation. His knowledge and reputati on for fairness have offered him the oppOit unity to judge some of the country's largest and 111 0 st prestigious horse shows . On a reg ular basis you will find C hris around the co un try at shows in Ocala , Wellington, Toronto , Atlanta and other states. Whd e horses are the d rivi ng force in his life, Chris is also an avid fitness guru who goes to the gym on a regular basis, as well as a sports enthusiast, who enj oys the fact that when rooting fo r the Dallas Cowboys he ca n do it as a fan without the pressure of the show ri ng where you are rootin g for a horse or child . " It's something I can do just for fun ," he explained . This year Chris was in vited to add j udg ing the Washi ngton Intern at ional Horse Show to his list of credentials, something he is very much looking fo rward to . We chatted with Chris about his past and present life with horses and his thoughts about the Washington International.

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Q: Tell us about your horse background .

CW: I started rid ing when I was s ix years old. At nine I began showing and rode with Pam Baker at Hillcrest Fann . As a Ju nior J competed on th e " A" show circuit.

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