It's really very common, and TBH I would think only riders who were worried about their ability or their relationships with their owners need be concerned about it, surely?
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As I said, fortunately, my owner brought the letter to show me! However common it is, it is the fact that she...
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suspect this thread may well get deleted by admin!!
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Really? I hope not... I am really upset that she has the front to do this to friends. I think everyone should know...
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My understanding is that she's not directly poaching rides, she's looking for people to sponsor her own horses.
Please remember, I was shown a copy of the letter and that is definately not the case!!!!!!
Would Harry Meade, Birthday Night's previous rider not count as up-and-coming? Learning what I have in the last few hours, I'd be amazed if that was innocent!
Thankfully, Pootler, my owners brought said letter up and we have had a good laugh at her expense.
I totally agree with you that i would admire anyone who can go out and find owners and/or sponsors - maybe she should aim for new people and not those of her friends!!!
How do people like her manage to show their face at events knowing what they are trying to do to all their "friends"? I know she is not the only one, but it is not good practice - it is too small a world...