Neck injury threatens Mig's career: 6/2-Announces retirement..

Originally Posted by Roc525

Of course that's very easy for us to say. I can't say as of yet that I've had the pleasure of holding a job I absolutely love doing, but if I did, to have to give it up not on my own terms would be harder than I can imagine. You have to admire a guy that lived his dream and was successful at it. That alone can be rare and deserves much kudos.

It's easy for any rational person to say. Richie should be extremely proud of his career as a jockey. Life is not over for him, it is just beginning. With his personality and connections he will be successful out of the saddle. That is an absolute guarantee.