You know, I have been wondering for a long time, if
equestrian sports (all types) are just more popular in Europe than the USA. There may
be more horses in the USA in
absolute numbers, but I am wondering if per capita theres more horses in Europe. Or that in Europe
there isn’t so many “backyard” or “weekend”
riders.
Ie: 50% of my neighbors have horses, but they haven’t
ridden in 2 years, or only ride on the weekend for an hour & at a walk…
So I am thinking theres more horse owners
in the USA,
but they don’t ride their horses, unfortunately. & I live in an area
where the weather is good all year around. Lots of pasture ornaments in the USA does not
make a good pool of riders & horses for competition.
Check out these excuses, it was sent to me as a joke, but how
many have you heard from non-endurance people? I’ve heard a lot of them.
Excuses
People Use Why Not To Work Their Horses
* I
lost my Whip!
*
My horse is bad during a full moon!
*
I'm getting too old for everyday riding!
*
The wind is blowing too hard, my horse might spook!
*
It's too dry out, my horse's skin may rash!
*
My trainer isn't here to tell me what to do!
* I
can't get my boots on!
*
It's too hot out!
*
My horse doesn't like arenas!
* I
haven't had a lesson this week!
*
The sun is to bright, it may bleach my horse's coat!
*
My horse isn't in a good mood!
* I
forgot to bring carrots today!
*
My horse needs new shoes!
*
It might rain!
*
My horse just got new shoes!
*
It's too cold!
*
There are too many people watching!
* I
haven't ridden all week!
*
No body else is riding today!
*
It's too close to feeding time.
*
Riding may wear me out, I have to go to the gym later!
