>> Hey Judy, > Yes I did see the 'for dressage purposes...' in your post and your right, I did not and still do not understand how that 'preserves' the back.
Jennifer, perhaps a look at the purpose of saddles would give you some insight into their benefit for the equine back... hummm???
>>>>>>>>>>>Jennifer wrote: I've just had SOOOO many bad experiences with english riders being so snotty and upity that it is hard for me to 'be understanding' sometimes.
Jennifer, I've encountered soooo many arrogant western riders who think only they use 'natural' training techniques and who clearly (when you become familiar with Classical Dressage writings) take their methods from the ancients, rename things, and claim they invented it all--all to make another dollar! However, I refuse to think ALL western riders fall into that category because, to me, to pre-judge in that way is nothing more than prejudice which everyone agrees is unfair to anyone! I choose to continue to believe there are far more humble and decent western riders than the undesirable sort.....
>>>>>>>>>>Jennifer wrote: > Anyways, thanks for the explanation. Have a great weekend!! It is sunny today so I am going to be trying to clean up some nasty muddy horses.
Jennifer, you are welcome. It is cloudy here today with slippery mud everywhere following two days of steady rain. I honestly don't want to get close enough to muddy Haflingers to groom them... :o(
Judy in NE TN
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