This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/19/99 13:49:46 Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< He was extremely sour about the constant ringwork. These programs for the most part are very repetitive and boring for the horses although some do enjoy it. >> >From what I've seen of therapy horses, even the best ones need the occasional break. The weekly trail ride, or jumping.... a capable dressage rider working them. And, of course, the time off just to be a horse, and kick up it's heels in green pasture. It really helps the horses stay fresh, and seems to keep them tuned up for their "real" job. Pamela