Fine, you can have an opinion. No one is saying you can’t. But the fact that you have not addressed the point I raised—that sometimes it is impossible to tell what is wrong or how serious a problem is when a horse goes off, particularly on uneven ground—makes it unclear what your level of experience is, and thus how much stock to place in your opinion. How many times in your life have you had a horse go off under you when he was at a dead gallop? In other words, if you’re really Catherine Henriquet or Sally O’Connor writing incognito, we’re more likely to defer to your wisdom.
I HAVE addressed the point you raised. I agree sometimes it IS impossible to tell when you are riding....You don't want to address my point...which is BECAUSE it is impossible to tell what is wrong when a sound horse suddenly goes lame, a caring, good sportsman, good horseman, GETS OFF IMMEDIATELY AND CHECKS, especially when a horse is trying to quit. You do not continue on especially when a big big jump is involved.
Address that point!!
Becky
Another point for you to address.
Becky
Thank you for correctly accessing the situation. I was at the finish line as this happened, and standing there was completely different from watching it in slow motion on the you tube. Every spectator in my vicinity thought he had just twisted a shoe until it was too late. Think about it, when David O’Connor, Mark Phillips and other great horse men and women say that they would not have done anything differently and know that Amy’s decision was the best for the short amount of time she had before the fence then you may want to believe it. So unless you have any other great wisdom or insight I suggest you not judge her, especially considering her reputation as a great horse person.