No, he's treated as a star athlete. He gets the best money can buy for as long as he stays sound. If he doesn't, he gets sold down the river.
That's not a value judgment, really, just the truth. Horses of that caliber aren't pets, they're a means to an end, and that end is sport. If they don't match the pace needed, a horse will be found that will.
Becky gave two opinions... one... that she doesn't get the mindset of those who would want to do it. So what? And jumping does break down horses before they would if they weren't jumping. I don't know anyone in the sport who wouldn't acknowledge it carries quite a bit of risk of injury, both short and long term. Any hard athletic endeavor does.
I think you've been designated as the go between:) I guess she can't/won't post to me directly:)
Becky