Re: Banning horses from rides

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In a message dated 98-09-17 14:40:03 EDT, jlong@mti.net writes:

<< Of course.  But would you not agree that it is better if a horse known
 to present a danger to other horses and people not be allowed on the
 grounds in the first place?  Disqualifying the problem horse is small
 comfort to the person who's leg has just been broken or whose horse
 has just been crippled. >>

Furthermore, if it is management's intention to disallow an unruly horse, it
is certainly more fair to the rider to have that intention stated in writing
well in advance of the ride so that they do not waste time and money getting
to the ride.  This was the intent of the managers in the Henslee case when
they wrote their letter.  Very considerate and fair, in my opinion.

Heidi Smith, DVM