YOu are right Heidi, thanks for the
correction. Just can't seem to get that title correct, must be a brain
spasm, LOL.
breeding "living art"--then it does become much more a matter of taste,
and much less a matter of the ability to do a job.-----<--- This has to be
the single most detrimental thing done for the Arabian horse in the US!!!!
But then, we are a nation of 'business' and that is why it was/is
done. mas
> It is difficult to > breed for what others
want. Yrs ago read an article that said one > should breed for
what one likes. In US, there are just a lot of people > with a lot
of different likes.
My experience is that if I breed horses that *I*
would care to ride, there are others who will appreciate riding them as
well. The problem comes with breeding "living art"--then it does
become much more a matter of taste, and much less a matter of the ability
to do a job.
> As a matter of fact, there is a movie out: In
Pursuit of Virtue, which > is about the transition of the Army from
horses to motorized vehicles. > Won't say anymore as it is a movie worth
the watching, especially on > rainy days. BTW, when WWII started
the US Army was still using horse > drawn equipment, as well as most of
the European countries.
Actually, the movie is called "In Pursuit of
Honor"--and I agree it is a "must watch." Fabulous movie, some
terrific photography, and based on a true incident. Not one of the US
Army's finest hours, but certainly some of the US Cavalry's finest
men... I re-watch this movie every few months, just on general
principle...
