Post by horselover4life on Nov 20, 2014 15:37:45 GMT
Isn't it grand what people will do to their "beloved" animals for a ribbon or trophy? Disgusting is a better description!
Or what some trainers will do for "recognition"..... some recognition.
That reining bred mare probably was started as a 15 month old, she was in the show pen as a 2 year old from the sound of it , competing hard with a "winning & proved" bloodline as she has.
Sadly, she was misused and abused because they don't all end up that way....rode hard and put away sopping wet would be what one of my friends would describe her as...she is done, finished and a large maintenance bill soon coming to keep her "sound & healthy" if hock injections and a bad leg are considered sound.
How sad....
What so many horses endure for their human....
I applaud you Apollo for putting Benny's health and future soundness ahead of that blue ribbon....some people truly don't get it or care enough to put the animal first.
Your attention to those growing milestones will keep your animal sound, rideable and happy for more years than rushing him through at this point...in the end you will have a great career doing whatever it is you intend or hope for...and a happy willing partner under saddle.
Or what some trainers will do for "recognition"..... some recognition.
That reining bred mare probably was started as a 15 month old, she was in the show pen as a 2 year old from the sound of it , competing hard with a "winning & proved" bloodline as she has.
Sadly, she was misused and abused because they don't all end up that way....rode hard and put away sopping wet would be what one of my friends would describe her as...she is done, finished and a large maintenance bill soon coming to keep her "sound & healthy" if hock injections and a bad leg are considered sound.
How sad....
What so many horses endure for their human....
I applaud you Apollo for putting Benny's health and future soundness ahead of that blue ribbon....some people truly don't get it or care enough to put the animal first.
Your attention to those growing milestones will keep your animal sound, rideable and happy for more years than rushing him through at this point...in the end you will have a great career doing whatever it is you intend or hope for...and a happy willing partner under saddle.
.........I quit the show ring and now only ride for my pleasure...back to liking my hobby again!! 
