ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] Re: horse w/sickle hocks

Re: [endurance] Re: horse w/sickle hocks

SELINA COBB (tcobb@sfsu.edu)
Sat, 4 May 1996 09:17:57 -0700 (PDT)

Dear Lee -
I realized as soon as I'd sent the message that I had replied too
harshly to you and I apologize. My response was triggered by the word
"gorgerous" that you used to describe the horses that you compared your
guy to. I see my horse as the most beautiful,most wonderful horse in any
group, although I do know other people feel l that way about their
beasts. I view using an imal for my pleasure as part of an ongoing
relationship and ccommitment. (I also think Arnie is the best dog in the
whole world and Har is the best kid). Anyway,
sorry to be so judgemental when you were just seeking information.
Tina (&Trav & KC & Arnie the Gold Ret) in Santa Rosa, CA

On Fri, 3 May 1996, lee clark wrote:

> On Thu, 2 May 1996, SELINA COBB wrote:
>
> > To Lee Clark:
> > Yes, by all means, sell this "sickle hocked" horse quickly. He
> > deserves a secure home with a partner who appreciates his abilities and
> > loves him for himself - not someone who's ready to throw him out of the
> > family because of one cosmetic flaw.
> > Tina (& Trav & KC & Arnie the Gold Ret),Santa Rosa, CA
> >
> What he needs is a secure home doing something that will not cause
> injury because of his -conformational- flaw. Distance riding can be
> very stressful for the horse, what I asked for in my post was whether
> his being sickle hocked would predispose him to having problems later
> on. Conformational flaws are not always only cosmetic.
>
> Lee Clark> >
>