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Truman - it really isn't only about winning. And when one refers to  
'FEI level' rides, you have to realize that in much of the world,  
most of the rides are also FEI, not just championships and exclusive  
rides, but your everyday ride is probably FEI too.. Endurance is a  
huge sport, and not getting smaller any time soon. When there are 50  
to 100 horses starting a ride, it's not realistic to think that every  
rider believes he is riding a horse that can win, and that he/she  
will only keep a horse in the stable that they think will be a  
winner. There are other goals and reasons to ride than the win of the  
day - points, team rivalry, qualification - and also the pleasure of  
participation and the thrill of a good ride - this is still the major  
motivation (IMO) for anybody in this sport, regardless of country or  
culture.  Plus there are some amazing junior/young rider programs out  
there, with a need for more mature and manageable horses.

Steph

On Nov 29, 2008, at 9:54 AM, Truman Prevatt wrote:

> I expect the example below is a horse on his way up going faster -  
> not one that has lost a step. No one said anyone took the horses  
> back and shot them. I expect many in the UAE keep a number of  
> horses in their barns for other people to ride, relatives, friends,  
> visitors, etc. If a horse is still going - that is a fine job for  
> them. However, if you goal is winning, and why else are you there  
> if your goal is not winning, you take your best not a horse that  
> has passed his prime.

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