idolising professionals

onceuponatime said:
Get a grip everyone. Louise is a very good and effective rider. I have watched and competed with her for many years (ponies and horses) and can honestly say I have never seen her abuse a horse in the ring (unlike another lady rider who constantly jabs them in the mouth and leaves the ring with a sulky face when things haven't gone too well)! I am sure if Shirley thought her horses were being abused in any way she would have plenty to say and certainly would not allow it publicly. If anyone has a problem with this why don't they speak directly with Shirley - she can always be found where her horses are competing - and if you think you can do a better on a 'green' horse ask the Lights for a trial run as one of their jockeys (lol) most of you who sit in judgement a) would not know where to start let alone ride one of these youngsters and b) would not have the staying power to do what Louise and many of the other riders out there do day in and day out! If you want to talk about abuse I suggest you look into the darker side of showjumping with some of our so called professional riders - your hair would not only curl but fall out!
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think you're on the wrong thread! this isn't about Louise , as i clearly put at the beginning, :rolleyes:
it's about tunnel visioned supporters excusing the actions of top riders because of who they are ;)
 
Apologies to all if on the wrong thread - I had read so many slatings of Lou (what she'd done and how she shouldn't have done it) I just got carried away but I am sure all those concerned will have read my rant! Sorry if I offended you!
 
BBH said:
As an example there is an accredited trainer in the SE who has knowingly sold a horse with health problems to two unwitting buyers and as a result of one of these ladies efforts to warn others he has lost at least 4 sales, 2 backings and 3 lesson clients and goodness knows how much other business from all the people these subsequent people would have spoken to.
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If what's highlighted is true, then he jolly well deserved to lose business!! Hurrah for that lady and hurrah for HHO!
 
marmalade76 said:
If what's highlighted is true, then he jolly well deserved to lose business!! Hurrah for that lady and hurrah for HHO!
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Yes its true.

Anyone out there looking for a SJer or eventer needs to be very careful who they are dealing with. This case is about as bad as it can get.
 
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