Re: RC: Whips and spurs...an outsider's perspective

[SandyDSA@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/9/01 8:45:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, tracey@tbt.co.za 
writes:
> > You're preaching to the choir, Sandy.  One of the things which has 
> > attracted me to the sport of endurance is the refreshing attitude I see on 
> > Ridecamp : of riders committed to enjoying the sport with their horses.

yes indeed - while there is a level of ignorance in endurance, what we have 
seen in the show ring - the "purists" as it were - is a deliberate attitude 
of winning at all costs - abuse is part of the program. Before anyone has a 
cow, there are many fine people in the show ring but they are outnumbered 
exponentially by those who care less about the horse than they do their own 
importance. Sheesh - it's JUST a horse show for Lord's sake!.
s