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Very well said, Pete!!!
Laney

Peter Harper wrote:
> >     *Subject:* [RC] GSFTR
> >
> >    
> http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/story/154514.html
> >     -- 
> >     Susan Tweedale-Hill (Golshani)
> >     61500 Rose Hill Rd
> >     Salesville, OH 43778-9623
> >     1-740-679-2333 
>
> Wow!  You folks can really tell a lot from just a
> photo.  How many of you have actually taken the time
> to talk to Jay before you formed an opinion?
>
> During the GSFTR I had a chance to stop and visit with
> Jay for a while.  He seemed like an OK guy to me. 
> Sure he has Tats and a bit of a cowboy attitude.  Who
> doesn't have at least a few idiosyncrasies?  I also
> saw him on trail riding with a broken hand so swollen
> he could hardly hold reins.  Every time I saw him he
> had a wide smile on his face living in the moment.
>
> Does the fact he dresses different or rides a
> different kind of horse justify the ridicule and scorn
> I've seen posted on the RC list by people who have
> never bothered to get to know him?  You folks should
> be ashamed of yourselves.  
>
> What Jay, Keith and others are pointing out is we have
> a very real problem in the sport.  There is a very
> definite click in endurance.  Those outside the click
> who don't ride the right breed of horse, the right
> color, wear the right cloths, or the right saddle are
> given the cold shoulder or have people talk behind
> their backs as you have done.  I've experinced it
> first hand.  I've been told to my face that my horse
> couldn't "do endurance".
>
> So maybe Jay and others do have a chip on their
> shoulder but I think they had some real help putting
> it there.
>
> I challenge you all at the next ride to go up to
> someone new and introduce yourself.  Say "Hello",
> shake their hand, visit for a while, get to know them
> and make them feel welcome.  
>
> You'll be doing your self and the sport some good.
>
> Best Regards, Pete
>
>
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