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Title: Re: [RC]   ruffled feathers

on 10/21/03 5:50 PM, SandyDSA@xxxxxxx at SandyDSA@xxxxxxx wrote:
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> The problem with this is that the dog is the same dog, and will STILL be the same dog and thus, will - or should - be judged as such. 
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> Ahhhh. This is soooo not true. Animals is animals. Training and physical condition must be maintained.
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> In a competitive sport where actual performance and ability are key, the horse is not the same horse 6 months or two years later - age, injury, foaling, new rider - many things change the participant. 
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> Annnnnd... these things don't affect other performance animals? 
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> If the horse - or dog - is an excellent representative of its breed, it will be so no matter what. 
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> OH. I get it. You think we're talking about conformation. (Oooooo, ick!!! >eg<) Um, no. We're talking about a performance events. Obedience and agility. 
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> The point is that another species event(s) has neatly handled the issues that arise by experienced people and/or dogs participating/competing at an introductory level.
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> :-)))))
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> Deanna