This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brigid I had hoped the western riders were coming out of this ,pardon the word, "stupid" affair of altering the horses natural posture. At least in dressage the "on the bit" and posture is seen in the natural stance and gaits. Also a parent setting a child up like that occurs everywhere and is also a very poor horsemanship. Have seen some bad crashes in jumping shows where old horses and young children go down. Makes you want to go over and lecture the parents, which I have done on several occasions.
Sounds like you are having a great horsey time. Jean Jean Walters Gayle [Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ] http://users.techline.com/jgayle Send $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, Wa 98563
