geez, you guys, chill! Just being a newbie does not either indict or
absolve one from the responsibility of both learning and performing correctly in
this environment. It DOES require a level of humility, and in addition, being a
veteran requires an even greater level of both top notch performance (and I
don't mean winning) as well as a willingness to offer help - and the wisdom to
know when someone is simply too selfish to want to take good advice. Make sure
it is GOOD advice. Honestly, just don't read it if it bugs you - but I think
most of us can learn something on one side or the other of this situation. I for
one want to steal this guy's horse so he CAN'T ride it into the ground. I am
guessing I would have to stand in line though:).
In the end, it appears that a level of appropriate shame would help a great
many societal problems these days. Few people feel shame for their bad
manners, rudeness or even cruelty. Shame is a tool a good thing, a learning
device - at least it can be. This statement:
Too bad you, and others, think that shaming other people is an
acceptable form of education.
it really IS true - it IS a learning tool! It isn't a huge criticism. I for
one am glad a little shame now and then can set me straight. Don't you think it
would be a great tool for this dude who likely has no business being on a horse
let alone in public and in a competitive venue? I didn't think the original
author was slamming anyone on the list. Kind of was preaching to the choir.
Anyway, it must be too cold or wet or something and no one is riding and gets
grouchy:). Me too - off to find my HRM for the morning.
