My old instructor never used her school, she used to always do her schooling out on hacks. She competes, and is quite succesful, at county level workers.
Havent heard poppycock for years!
(I also have no idea what this thread is about and am now currently hoping the poppycock mentioned in the thread is infact just a random saying similar to something mother used to said when I was younger and isnt anything to do with the latter of the word)
I dread to think what she'd think of my reins then.
Ignore it, no matter where you go you will always find someone who 'knows better'.
I agree with above, you've done really well. Enjoy it - it's why we put up with the cold dark nights isnt it?!
At the end of the day you know your horse and with what you're comfortable.(that may sound insulting, it's not supposed to!)
Personaly I wouldnt of got off - but that's just me. I don't like getting my feet wet.....