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My baby horse is very unmotivated over the little fences and produces an uninspiring jump over anything less than 3'. He has a very pretty canter, and it is so tempting to let him...

Seriously, it all comes down to money.

The FEI could care less about Europe's negative population growth, and I highly doubt that the FEI has any interest in supporting the ranking of female...

This is an EXCELLENT explanation for so-called politics. If your horse is simply better quality, you have room to make small errors while those with average horses do not.

Well, I don't know why the trainer would say that either, and neither of us knows exactly what the OP DID say to trainer #1 or trainer #2, but regardless of whether or not OP explained in exact...

It IS all about the OP. Her money, her daughter, her pony, her schedule, her goals.

Customers do not choose trainers to stroke the trainer's ego. We choose trainers to suit our own needs at that...

In the real world, the family dynamic does not revolve around Suzy's lessons. Parents make choices about trainers based on a number of important factors, including finances, convenience, type of...

For horse people, anything to do with money IS horse-related. Money controls how many horses I own, how many horse shows I attend, how much horse stuff I buy (from the advertisers that are on this...

Quite possibly the best encapsulation of a 6 page thread I have ever read. Bravo. :lol:

Thanks all. I switched to smartpaks for the ponies and have half a container of MSM left over, so I think I'll mix a little into a scrambled egg for the pooch and see how he does. :)

ummmm, how about you get a job and then you don't have to stare at the furniture all day, and maybe you can pay for a pony or two without touching any other complicated financial arrangement you may...

Can I give my horse's MSM to the middle-aged barn dog who seems to be getting creaky at the end of long days? He's about 50 pounds.

Dosage suggestions?

Incorrect. Many of the horses in my barn show on (prescription) Robaxin, a common muscle relaxant that helps with back soreness, and there is no requirement for a medical declaration form. Also no...

I just sent this link to my best lesbian, atheist, animal-loving friend and advised her that she should apply for the franchise rights in Virginia IMMEDIATELY.

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My homebred was raised mostly outside until a late 2 year old, I broke him the summer of his three year old year, turned him out again that winter, started him again at four and gave him an easy year...

How can that be so? If a woman is ranked third, and frozen there, then only two people can be above her in ranking, regardless of their winnings while she is on maternity leave. So if someone does...

It is absolutely true that no person, male or female, who has a minor dependent, is eligible for acceptance into the Naval Academy. One is also ineligible if married with no minor dependents.

I...

But employment rights are irrelevant to the self-employed. Especially so in a sport or job that depends entirely upon demonstrable performance.

We preach to our girls (and boys) from the age of 12 that if they become sexually active, get pregnant, have a baby, their lives will change forever. And we tell them that it will be HARDER to...

Can somebody please address the question of why HAVING A BABY is worthy of greater consideration than some other event in a person's life that would render them unable to compete?

Anyone?

If the ranking is that important, then don't have a child. Don't demean the process by trying to make it equitable for everybody, there will always be someone who has an advantage for one reason or...

Exactly.

Back when the military draft was in effect, only men were receiving their draft notices in the mail. Now THAT was a dilemma!

The fact that I am female and can have a baby is not a dilemma. I am...

Even more pertinent:

SEC. 104. EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS PROTECTION.
(a) RESTORATION TO POSITION.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any eligible employee who takes leave...

OK, people keep throwing around "maternity leave", so I looked up the actual federal ruling, and here's a synopsis:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Overview

Covered employers must grant an...

Let's compare apples to apples please.

Riding as a professional is NOT the same as working in the corporate world. In most cases, a rider is self-employed with clients and sponsors he/she must...