Garrett Gomez had been hurt before. This was the first time the way he was handling the pain began to frighten him.

In this candid conversation with biographer Rodolfo Alvarado, Garrett returns to the aftermath of his devastating Arlington spill—pain medication, heavy drinking, secrecy, and his determination to force himself back into the saddle. For the first time, Garrett could see himself losing control. But recognizing the problem and being able to change it were two very different things.