I don't think she made much contact.The horse appeared more irritated than anything.It is not something I would do but,as I have said many times,she has been severely punished. Time to start again and not all cruelty involves hitting a horse.
Maybe because I think we are all human and err from time to time and the general standard of care in Carl's yard is good.I believe in second chances and I have met genuine cruelty from someone who really knew what they were doing.Charlotte isn't even on the same page.
Missing her place at the Olympics.Being in all the papers for all the wrong reasons.Loosing sponsorship.Having people at the gate of the yard threatening not just her but even her farrier.Not enough?
I do think that we should all remember that every one if us does things that we regret later and we all from time to time make poor judgements.Would we want to be punished for life for it?