bad article

Braveheartcrzy · 11-02-2006, 02:19 PM

I just found this on the internet and I could'nt believe someone would actually write something like this. Whoever wrote this article really had no clue. The author takes things that are bad about specific riders and claims that they imply to every rider in the sport, the whole thing is ridiculous, here's the link:

Dressage Horse Abuse

missy'sbabydoll · 11-02-2006, 02:21 PM

i agree it's ridiculous and the writer has no clue what goes on.

minihorses4ever · 11-02-2006, 02:21 PM

I have seen that article before..

It's really sad to see someone think that way. But then again, everyone is titled to their own opinions.

Actually, reading through the article again, this guy really needs to get his facts straight..

They use those "nasty" bits to help communicate with the horse. And when those "nasty" bits, they use them CORRECTLY.

And they also use the spurs to help communicate with the horse. Once again, they are not hurting the horse in any way!

And "pushing" the horse is getting them to engage in their hindquarters and use themselves correctly. How is this hurting anyone?

And that Dressage riders have hearts as cold as stone.. Pshaw. Thats crud.

drunkenmimes · 11-02-2006, 02:24 PM

and thus the draw backs of the internet....everyone can post what ever they want about a subject and how ever they feel.......

JKetsche · 11-02-2006, 05:12 PM

Did anybody see an author on that? I couldn't find who wrote it.

JKetsche · 11-02-2006, 05:17 PM

"Who writes the articles is irrelevant, but what is written is when perceived and understood, because the truth is self-evident and indifferent of the writer or speaker. Only fools take credit for writing or speaking the truth."

I found that on his homepage. He doesn't even have the guts to sign it. Idiot. Also, the pictures he had of rollkur and pawned them off as modern dressage. Idiot.

KZWestern · 11-02-2006, 05:37 PM

Geez wizz, I must be an abusive rider. Both horses I rode today I pushed forward, used a whip on one of them, and rode them in a normal sized dressage arena. AH HA HA HA, just watch me abuse my war horses!! Furthermore, my Grand Prix dressage instructor is a maliciouse abuser who told me to do so, AND she uses curb bits on her FEI level horses! Not to mention that I firmly believe the lie that riders are concentrating hard when they're riding. *rolls eyes*

barrel_racer64 · 11-02-2006, 05:50 PM

Sorry, but what an IDIOT! I ride western, but I know that not much of what he was saying was true. I happen to be facinated by dressage and jumping, and know that those prix level horses are far too valuable to be riden on "hard ground, and too little space."

Oh'When · 11-02-2006, 05:54 PM

I am steaming right now... i would love to haul who ever wrote that off and punch them....

chocchipcookie · 11-02-2006, 06:42 PM

Haha you have to smile at people like that, actually I'd probably point and laugh but I can't find a little smiley dude that is pointing and laughing.

If it were a well-founded opinion based upon facts, then that is fine and I wouldn't have a preoblem with the author having their own opinion. But because it is obviously misguided the author is not only delusional but stupid.

The unfortunate part of this is that some poor ignorant person surfing the net probably now has the completely wrong idea about what dressage is all about.

11-02-2006, 02:19 PM	#1
Braveheartcrzy Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usa Posts: 232 Images: 6	bad article I just found this on the internet and I could'nt believe someone would actually write something like this. Whoever wrote this article really had no clue. The author takes things that are bad about specific riders and claims that they imply to every rider in the sport, the whole thing is ridiculous, here's the link: Dressage Horse Abuse __________________ Braveheart is the best! Life isn't about the number of breaths you take, but the number of moments that take your breath away...

11-02-2006, 02:21 PM	#2
missy'sbabydoll Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Location: wickenburg, az Posts: 3,723 Images: 663	i agree it's ridiculous and the writer has no clue what goes on. __________________ Director of FF Secret Service 20lb clubbers rock Proud Member of the Paint Club!! Sec. of the player fan club I've been love ♥ struck!

11-02-2006, 02:21 PM	#3
minihorses4ever Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,306 Images: 28	I have seen that article before.. It's really sad to see someone think that way. But then again, everyone is titled to their own opinions. Actually, reading through the article again, this guy really needs to get his facts straight.. They use those "nasty" bits to help communicate with the horse. And when those "nasty" bits, they use them CORRECTLY. And they also use the spurs to help communicate with the horse. Once again, they are not hurting the horse in any way! And "pushing" the horse is getting them to engage in their hindquarters and use themselves correctly. How is this hurting anyone? And that Dressage riders have hearts as cold as stone.. Pshaw. Thats crud. __________________ -Breanne Never frown, even when you are sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.

11-02-2006, 02:24 PM	#4
drunkenmimes Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,054 Images: 115 Blog Entries: 3	and thus the draw backs of the internet....everyone can post what ever they want about a subject and how ever they feel....... __________________ .:. It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to *fall*.:. .:rach:. 4-16-07Today, we are all Hokies. Keep them in you hearts.

11-02-2006, 05:37 PM	#7
KZWestern Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,642 Images: 35	Geez wizz, I must be an abusive rider. Both horses I rode today I pushed forward, used a whip on one of them, and rode them in a normal sized dressage arena. AH HA HA HA, just watch me abuse my war horses!! Furthermore, my Grand Prix dressage instructor is a maliciouse abuser who told me to do so, AND she uses curb bits on her FEI level horses! Not to mention that I firmly believe the lie that riders are concentrating hard when they're riding. rolls eyes __________________ Kristie + Isis = Krisis!!!!!!!!! Isis - slaughter rescue Grattitude - Swedish Warmblood

11-02-2006, 05:12 PM	#5
JKetsche Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 1,848 Images: 3	Did anybody see an author on that? I couldn't find who wrote it.

11-02-2006, 05:17 PM	#6
JKetsche Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 1,848 Images: 3	"Who writes the articles is irrelevant, but what is written is when perceived and understood, because the truth is self-evident and indifferent of the writer or speaker. Only fools take credit for writing or speaking the truth." I found that on his homepage. He doesn't even have the guts to sign it. Idiot. Also, the pictures he had of rollkur and pawned them off as modern dressage. Idiot.

11-02-2006, 05:50 PM	#8
barrel_racer64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 922 Images: 76	Sorry, but what an IDIOT! I ride western, but I know that not much of what he was saying was true. I happen to be facinated by dressage and jumping, and know that those prix level horses are far too valuable to be riden on "hard ground, and too little space." __________________ Horses should not be treated as people. They should be respected for who they are and what they are capable of doing! May we thank heaven for our horses and our friends. love my baby Tex!

11-02-2006, 05:54 PM	#9
Oh'When Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Correcting My Spelling -_- Posts: 1,486 Images: 82	I am steaming right now... i would love to haul who ever wrote that off and punch them.... __________________ I am a part of The Purebred Crossbred Club Proud Owner of St. Elmo's Fire (a.k.a. Owen)

11-02-2006, 06:42 PM	#10
chocchipcookie Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia... Posts: 2,475 Images: 123 Blog Entries: 14	Haha you have to smile at people like that, actually I'd probably point and laugh but I can't find a little smiley dude that is pointing and laughing. If it were a well-founded opinion based upon facts, then that is fine and I wouldn't have a preoblem with the author having their own opinion. But because it is obviously misguided the author is not only delusional but stupid. The unfortunate part of this is that some poor ignorant person surfing the net probably now has the completely wrong idea about what dressage is all about. __________________ Live for today, we'll dream tomorrow.

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