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[RC] re:woosy wimps - Rick Jackson

"It's because hunter/jumper people (and thus their horses) are big woosy wimps.  I've worked with them for over 20 years, and I've only met a couple who actually leave their horses out for more than a couple hours.  I remember one owner who insisted her horse be walked and walked and walked after a "workout" (30 minutes of light work in an arena) and not given water for an hour because--according to her--he was sweating buckets.  In reality, he was a little damp under his saddle.  Another owner would have us bring all the horses in if it was cloudy out, because it might rain on them.  Another would only turn her horses out from 7 to 9 am, because after than it would be too hot for them. These horses get to the point that if one fly lands on them, they throw a fit, and I think the owners are certain that if they don't have those little ear covers on, a bug will fly into their ear and lay eggs in their brains!"
 
Chip
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THAT IS HILARIOUS!!! Sad but true. God forbid if a horse should have to run for 25, 50, 75, or even 100 minutes! Let alone miles!!!!!
Rick
As for me and my horse, we shall serve the Lord. Gallopin' 2:4