Re: Dressage
JTWRIGHT67@aol.com
Wed, 8 Jan 1997 02:18:20 -0500 (EST)
I am posting an opinion which may be viewed as either idiotic or stupid. I
am a new subscriber and have read the copious notes regarding the dressage vs
trail or otherwise training technique. It seems to me that we are getting
overly sensitive regarding the true abilities of horses (particularly our
own). Getting back to basics would suggest that (1) not all horses are
created equal, (2) not all riders are created equal and that we look for
sound conformation in whatever breed or sex that we are considering. When
all is said and done, we are left with the bottomline which is ability,
soundness and heart. You cannot MAKE a horse a winner; you may help him/her
but in the long run nature will cull according to natural selection. We, as
riders, are there to guide and assist, not to create and I feel it is rather
conceited to assume that we are responsible for our horses achievements,
regardless of breed or discipline.
JTWRIGHT!67