Kauto

EKW said:
Though most people in racing wouldn't have a clue how to actually ride a hors. Most just know how to sit on one, point it in a straight line and gallop it. I know - I work with enough of them!
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EKW - that's rather an extreme thing to say.... Anyone who can ride a strong, fit steeplechaser with a tiny saddle and really short stirrups over a course of 4-5ft fences must have exceptional balance and bravery. And don't forget a lot of the jockeys were successful at SJ before they became jockeys.
 
stormox said:
EKW - that's rather an extreme thing to say.... Anyone who can ride a strong, fit steeplechaser with a tiny saddle and really short stirrups over a course of 4-5ft fences must have exceptional balance and bravery. And don't forget a lot of the jockeys were successful at SJ before they became jockeys.
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And they very rarely block a horse. That was why it was so heartbreaking to watch KS on Tuesday. He was being shut down at every stride. Yet he was still trying. He has never, ever known riding like it. Nor a silent crowd.
 
Spring Feather said:
Exactly my take on it; damage limitation. Laugh, pat horse, and exit.
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That was the other thing that got to me. Not once did she try a pat. A hand on his neck. A word to him. She just began that nasty display. And continued it when it didn't work. He was an utter Christian not to ditch her.
 
Agree with you. Well said.

TeamChaser said:
I feel for LC. Sat at our laptops we can only imagine the pressure of taking on such a publicly adored horse, having the world at large follow your progress as you re train him, have thousands of folk watching your display at a venue such as Olympia and realising it's all gone horribly wrong. I'm sure she wishes she'd reacted differently and bitterly regrets that she didn't given the public backlash .... poor girl. I haven't watched the video as it would make me sad to be honest - Kauto is 1 in a million and my favourite race horse ever. Watching replays of King George wins over the years just confirms his status as the best there's been - breathtaking

What I hate about all of this is not LC's general handling of the horse, I'm sure he has a lovely life on the whole, but why must he do a 'job' after what he's given everyone? There aren't just 2 choices - field or compete. My ex racehorse is a tit and despite trying most things over the years he's either been too hot or hasn't enjoyed it ... so we stopped doing it. Happy hacker is used so dismissively, but guess what, that's just what he is. He's ridden every day, has the odd whiz up the gallop or loose jumping session with my team chaser and is fit and happy. At 18 still a complete monkey and loves life. Not too shabby an existence .....
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Just seen Beeb clip. He was cantering around arena nicely at the start. What went wrong? I love Kauto. Laura looked like me riding at the end - i.e. not pretty. But it wasn't that awful. Think he was drugged though. Would probably have done the same if I were her. He will be fine. They will learn from their mistakes.
 
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