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Re: [RC] Mariposa/Suffering The Sport - Elizabeth ChaseWell, Frank, Consider the fact that civilian/criminal laws and consequences are based on proof of degrees of harm. Shall I give examples? Our entire way of thought is, at present, based on this paradigm. We teach it to our children.... we tend to say 'no.... negatively', 'no .... you're wrong', 'no, no ,no'..... notice the bad behaviours.... ..... but when something goes right, how many people say or do anything to recognize it? The trend of thought is, 'well, that's what you're supposed to do, so what's the big deal?'.... consider your work environment, for example.... .... the big deal (for me) is about changing a cycle of negative process into a cycle of positive process. It's about positive energy, attracting positive energy, and passing that positive energy forward. It can be as simple as making eye contact with a complete stranger in a positive way and gifting them with a smile from your heart. That shows up in your eyes; people notice... consider the butterfly effect. So, how to affect signficant positive change in this sport? I don't know; I'm learning, though. If I do have opportunities to be part of a solution, I hope I have enough presence of mind and integrity to step up to the plate. Liz MN --- frank solano <fradasol@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: It was said, "Thanks to AERC, he didn't lose it, and he got "edified."...regarding the horse at Mariposa...and I really understand Heidi's perspective, it seems to make sense. Rather than "discussing" it from the wrong end, perhaps "discussing" from the "other" end would be more effective. As if to say, "Thanks to AERC, he was able to show up and jeopardize a horse because he (in fact) MET the rules, UNTIL HE DIDN'T." Why must we always speak of "narrow escapes", "but, the horse was saved", and so on? Why can't the organization see a need to protect all horses BEFORE they're jeopardized? If it is the RULES which are lacking, heck, don't write MORE, write MORE EFFECTIVE ones, which would preclude the repeat of truly bad behavior, which happens at a ride every weekend in some part of the country, in some region, on the part of riders, new ones or experienced one. Ultimately, it isn't even about the rules, it is about seeing what is wrong with the way we pursue our "entertainment" and the need to discontinue rationalizing what happens to horses, any horses, who suffer. It's curious how we, as an organization, seem to be able to quantify "suffering", i.e., "a little is okay, a medium amount is probably okay, a whole lot is....well, at least the horse was saved!" It is downright strange. Frank Solano
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