From:
Betsy O'Shea
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2002 8:11
PM
Subject: Re: [RC] Greenies
Karl,
why did you fold so easily? No way is Howard "right" and you
were certainly
not "out-argued." what could be more dangerous than
the start situation
Howard describes. Horses should be under
control so as not to endanger
others.
Betsy
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Karl hasn't folded; not at all. He has some very valid points; I
just wish he'd try the sport first before offering up solutions to problems
I wasn't even that worried about. I mean FEI endurance wants a passport for
your horse, Karl is suggesting that all endurance riders get tested and
obtain a license.
I'm just trying to say what is wrong here? I really don't see
it. Who asked for drastic changes to be made to the sport in this
area? If something was seriously wrong, if we had horses dropping over
like flies, I'd be the first one out there screaming "foul." But, we
don't. And the green riders and their green horses are not killing any
riders that I know about, although I'm sure some of you may have stories to
argue with me on that one. Maybe, it's different out west, I don't
know (that's a joke folks, please don't attack poor little ole me on that
one).
Come on, is this a serious problem? Do you feel yourselves in
danger at a ride because of a few green riders? And, if we were to try
and regulate such a thing, who is going to identify these green riders or
their horses? I feel more at danger sleeping in my tent at night the
during the week-end of an endurance ride, wondering if a loose horse is
going to crush my head in. I'm sorry, but I do feel that there is
somewhat of a thrill to endurance, and if we start controlling everything to
make everyone feel safe the "fun" will soon leave the sport.
cya,
Howard
