[Lloyd227]

"...It’s debatable to me whether the rider could clearly tell what was happening well enough to make a decision in real time ..."

I grew up raising, training and competing with horses although not the jumping variety like this. My dad had upwards of 200 horses on his ranch at one point so I know a bit about horses and the people who work with them.

Two points:
This horse was very clearly missing steps and in pain long before that jump. When you sit on the back of an animal, there is no mistaking even a change in gate, let alone what was an injury significant enough to be visible in a youtube video. This rider very clearly knew her horse was hurt and she weighed the win more important than her animal.

2nd and most telling - upon dismounting, this rider just stood and looked at the officials as if her machine were broken..... I did not see the immediate and personal concern that should be there for any rider who cares one damn for the animal. A rider with a bond to the animal would have put personal safety aside and been down inspecting the leg, or at least comforting the horse with a touch or a hold. This woman just stood there as though the horse was just a dirt bike that need repaired.

I'm disgusted having watched the video and this woman should never ride another horse.

Cheers,
Lloyd

[HairOfTheDog]

I understand. I’m a rider and horse lover myself.

I thought it important to give her a fair consideration before picking up my pitchfork and torch and joining the mob ;~)

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Whoo Hoo....two thumbs up for you!!!!!

I get madder and madder everytime I watch the darn thing. Ruined my good mood today:) It’s just disgusting.

Becky

[Help!]

People that work at Hagyard vet hospital have said that Amy has not left “Sparky’s” stall since he got there. She was supposed to receive an award at the Rolex event, but did not go as she was staying with the horse.