Re: RC: Up Hill or Down

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/9/00 11:49:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, Tivers writes:

<< While repeatedly running a course downhill might better prepare the horse 
for some of the stressors of this kind of exercise, it remains a dangerous 
practice.>>

Actually, downhills are most easily accomplished at a trot, rather than a 
run.  Dangerous??  Well, about like getting up on a Thoroughbred and busting 
out of a starting gate, I suppose...
  
 <<No one is skilled at eccentric exercise. Besides, in the past you have 
been very protective of the neophyte rider--why not now?  Seems like you're 
making light of their complaints while encouraging them to attempt things 
that might injure their horses.  >>

Speak for yourself!  As for neophyte riders--no, I am not making light of 
anything.  They are free to get off and lead their horses down ANY decline 
which challenges their mounted comfort level, and as a ride manager, I'm 
always the first to tell them where they may wish to do so.  However, skill 
is a factor in virtually every aspect of every sport--the more skilled one 
is, the less the risk of injury and the higher the chance of winning.  And 
according to you, winning is everything anyway, isn't it?

Heidi


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