>But breaking young horses is not a job for the old... I can't take the hits I took when I was younger. ;~D<
I've not ridden in ages for just that fact. My back is bad enough without finding myself inelegantly deposited back onto Terra Firma by an amused horse ("hey, what'cha doin' down there?"). I do, however, watch hours of horse programs on RFD TV. That Clinton Anderson is an incredibly talented horseman.
I think the saying would be better served to read, "young horses for experienced riders" (c;
I don't get that channel here, or any channel that covers much horse training. Wish I did!
There's a lot that the young can just do better, dang them all ;~D
I still ride, but I stick to my 24 year old trusty friend, may he stay strong yet another year for me. I will miss him when he retires, and even more when I have to build up trust in a new horse.