Re: RC: bits

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

And I'd like to add, Louise, that if anyone posting had read over your
past posts, visited your web site, or met you in person, they would know
that you are not a gimmicky or harsh rider. Things taken out of context
can completely distort the writer's intent. Sorry to see that that
happened to such a kind and caring person as yourself.
Bette

Louise Burton wrote:
> 
> I am sorry people took my recommendations out of context, and even sorrier
> that the two people I wrote to PRIVATELY chose to post, without my consent,
> my private replies, and NOT post my explanation.
> 
> For the record, I use sidepulls.  I haven't used a twisted wire in ages.
> A German Martingale IS NOT a tie down, and if used correctly, is a wonderful
> aide.
> Not stopping is a discipline problem, and to correct it, many ways work.
> Yes, I did mention severe methods, but the author of the original post
> seemed to have tried everything else.
> 
> People have different training methods and certainly different things work
> for different horses.  I like to play the devil's advocate, and maybe
> mention something that someone may not have thought of.  But I certainly am
> sorry that these people broke the CARDINAL rule of not posting private
> replies publicly.
> Louise Burton
> Firedance Farms Endurance Arabians
> Oklahoma
> http://pages.prodigy.net/firedancefarms
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