How fast do professional eventers move up through the levels?

[wildlifer]

[QUOTE=Impractical Horsewoman;7966651]
I’ve always been very interested in the question of the extent to which money/chance/outside support and non-talent-related factors influence even a potentially ‘great’ rider’s career.[/QUOTE]

A LOT.

[ACMEeventing]

[QUOTE=NeverTime;7968169]
Was that a cool story or a press release for County Saddles?! They must be thrilled; I can’t help but wonder who edited it and let an interesting story turn into an advertisement.[/QUOTE]

:lol:

I was wondering the same thing (but still a cool story).