In a message dated 6/1/2006 2:26:31 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
When
looking at other breeds as well, I suggest that people look for horses that
represent the foundation of the breed, when the breed's primary purpose was
usefulness under saddle--not for modern show stars.
Amen, Heidi, I cannot TELL you how tired I am of seeing the accolades
going to horses in the Arabian breed who apparently have noting better they
can do but jig about the ring and then stand stretched like a giraffe, all
glossy and shaved...sigh! the real ultimate insult is the small but annoying
coalition of Arabian owners who want halter reclassified as a "performance
class". Okay - so long as they are judging the gyrating handlers.
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