Well, I didn't want to get into this and thank goodness it seems to have
quieted down some.
That being said I found something really interesting while re-reading one
of my endurance books this morning.
It is in Lew Hollander's older book, "Endurance Riding" from beginning
to winning...
Page #188, there with a BIG smile on her face is CeCi
Butler-French (at the time) on her horse. It makes note that Ceci rode her
first 50 miler at age 6! She also became AERC Junior National Champion
twice, accumulating over 4,000 miles. Apparently she was 10 years old in
the photo.
Cute as a bug and wearing a helmet. Looks in quite good riding form
as well for little kid!