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  • #61
    Originally posted by pintamino View Post
    Is there a more excellent oppourtunity for you to gain a better use of the written language than writing about horses on a forum like this? =) .
    You might learn how to spell OPPORTUNITY yourself before offering educational advice to others.
    I realize that I'm generalizing here, but as is often the case when I generalize, I don't care. ~ Dave Barry

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    • #62
      Originally posted by pintamino View Post
      Is there a more excellent oppourtunity for you to gain a better use of the written language than writing about horses on a forum like this? =) Unfortunately today's public education system will not prop you up forever with special help and "special" multiple choice tests =/ Which means ultimately you will need to learn to function on your own, which includes proper spelling and grammar. When I was 12 (before internet child-protection laws and such) I was able to express myself -- heck, I had two-page papers due at the private school I went to!
      Not all private schools are better than public schools--some public schools provide a *much* better education, IMO. Your post was a bit of an insult to those of us who went through the public school system. And I find it amusing that some of the sheltered private school kids I know, straight-A students (due to grade inflation), are having a rather difficult time adjusting to college, while my public school peers agree college is only a small step up (or even down) from the difficulty of high school.

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      • #63
        i didn't read the whole thread but what i did read, all i can say is WOW!!! What is wrong with people???? How can people or should i say adults be so snarky and rude to a child??? She is 13 and all anyone can say is she needs to spell, tell the truth and such. Get a life people and grow up!!! Good lord some of the people on this bulletion board are just down right ridiculous.

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        • #64
          Jesus don't you yentas have anything better to do but slice and dice some poor kid???????? There is talk on here about nasty bbs..THIS is the quintessential NASTY BB of all the BBs.

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          • #65
            Originally posted by Twix04 View Post
            I just wanted to say how heinous those of you are for making fun of ANYONE's spelling. You do NOT know their circumstances. It's people like you who make others feel insecure about themselves and ashamed of not being able to spell. My husband has a learning disability as well, and he cannot spell to save his life. But he's gregarious, social, and everybody loves him, but no one would be the wiser to how insecure he is about his inability to spell. He's very self-conscious of it, and is very adversely affected when people make fun of him for it. I fully believe it is why he won't admit to any aspirations or dreams in life, only because he does not believe that he is 'good enough' or 'smart enough' to acheive them. All because of people like you. Do you realize how deplorable that is to cause someone that kind of unnecessary grief?

            Making fun of the OP makes it glaringly obvious how pathetic you are. You understood perfectly well what she/he was trying to say. It never ceases to amaze me how many people waste their time lecturing other's on their spelling on this ONLINE BULLETIN BOARD!! We are not composing college-level essays here. Adults my A%#!!!
            I agree 100%. If you constantly make fun of someone's flaws, they will feel like they are not good enough or smart enough to achieve anything. Back off of this poor girl.

            I'm about to buy my first resale project OTTBs, but I specifically did not post on here how old I was (16 to be exact) because I knew people would become snarky and obnoxious! I mean, I have ridden OTTBs before, but they were not my own and I only rode them the first few times anyone had been on them. I have never completely retrained an OTTB, but if I don't learn now, when will I ever learn? You have to start somewhere
            I love my boys... Miki & Apollo
            Rest in Peace Harry. 2-18-90 to 10-1-07. We miss you.

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            • #66
              Originally posted by hunterrider1025 View Post
              I'm about to buy my first resale project OTTBs, but I specifically did not post on here how old I was (16 to be exact) because I knew people would become snarky and obnoxious! I mean, I have ridden OTTBs before, but they were not my own and I only rode them the first few times anyone had been on them. I have never completely retrained an OTTB, but if I don't learn now, when will I ever learn? You have to start somewhere
              I am sorry you feel like you can't post things like that, but you'll find in life everybody has opinions or something to say you may not want to always hear. Take into consideration where the comments are coming from (in person or on-line) & ignore what you don't want.

              Good luck with your new purchase!

              Now if you posted here saying "I just started riding & decided to buy an OTTB cause it's all I can afford & I don't have any money for a trainer & it lives in my backyard tied to a tree so it gets no turnout, but I don't know what I am doing & oh by the way the horse is wild & scares me when I go near it--what should I do??" then yes, you probably aren't going to like the responses you get back.
              "I'm not crazy...my mother had me tested"

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              • #67
                Originally posted by Release First View Post
                Well, aren't you just special. Yes, most of us could or can do this even if we are taught at just a public school. Why, because we are blessed not to have learning problems. Your knock on public education is unwarranted and not accurate. Your private school probably doesn't allow these students to attend so you may not have seen how much harder they have to work to achieve the same outcome that you get. But be aware that the great work ethic they are learning might just take them farther out there in the real world. Many famous and successful people have a learning problem and that does not restrict their success in life.

                Just for your education, special education students have to pass exit exams, take state tests, and apply for college etc. just as you did. The accommodations that they get are small and just help even the playing field. It is not a different test. If you can't develop compassion then at least get the information.

                If you can get a copy of the movie "Fat City", please watch it. It might help you understand.
                Alright, this post was made in a rage of defensiveness and I wish I had responded to everybody privately, so if I haven't and you still question me please send a PM.

                My actual point -- I think posting on a board like this would be a GREAT way to apply spelling! Much like how posting on a French board helps with learning the language, I honestly thought it would be a good idea for her to continue posting and develop life skills!

                And I didn't address this because it wasn't asked in the original post, but I have no problem with a kid training a young horse. As long as they have the basics down, there are very few experiences that can be as educational and rewarding as breaking and training one yourself.
                Last edited by pintamino; Apr. 10, 2007, 11:42 PM.

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                • #68
                  Shame on those of you who can find nothing better to do than criticize a child's spelling and grammatical errors! Perhaps you should spend a little more time studying your own manners and a little less time offering unsolicited advice on writing skills.
                  "A goal without a plan is just a wish."

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                  • #69
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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by Giddy-up View Post
                      I am sorry you feel like you can't post things like that, but you'll find in life everybody has opinions or something to say you may not want to always hear. Take into consideration where the comments are coming from (in person or on-line) & ignore what you don't want.

                      Good luck with your new purchase!

                      Now if you posted here saying "I just started riding & decided to buy an OTTB cause it's all I can afford & I don't have any money for a trainer & it lives in my backyard tied to a tree so it gets no turnout, but I don't know what I am doing & oh by the way the horse is wild & scares me when I go near it--what should I do??" then yes, you probably aren't going to like the responses you get back.
                      Good advice. I take things too personally at times, so a lot of the time I just don't ask for opinions.

                      I guess this girl's situation is slightly different than mine...I have been riding for 9 years with the same trainer who has TONS of experience with OTTBs, and I also know another trainer in the area who would be more than willing to help me get the horses started...so I won't be an unsupervised kid on a wild OTTB. Out of my 9 years riding, I have shown for 8 years on my two horses and have ridden many others. I rode the OTTBs when my horse was off for a year...two of our family friends let me re-start two of their horses. They were such nice horses. Too bad they both had old bows that started bothering them.

                      BTW, I am not saying the girl is "incapable" AT ALL...I have no idea what her abilities are! But I do agree that she should be under the watchful eye of a trainer for safety reasons.

                      At this point, I'm young and adventurous, so I think it would be a great experience to retrain a horse. My parents agree, and we have about 6 acres of fenced in fields (all with run-in sheds) on our property...so what the heck? Why not?
                      I love my boys... Miki & Apollo
                      Rest in Peace Harry. 2-18-90 to 10-1-07. We miss you.

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                      • #71
                        ...

                        Originally posted by Twix04 View Post
                        I just wanted to say how heinous those of you are for making fun of ANYONE's spelling. You do NOT know their circumstances. It's people like you who make others feel insecure about themselves and ashamed of not being able to spell. My husband has a learning disability as well, and he cannot spell to save his life. But he's gregarious, social, and everybody loves him, but no one would be the wiser to how insecure he is about his inability to spell. He's very self-conscious of it, and is very adversely affected when people make fun of him for it. I fully believe it is why he won't admit to any aspirations or dreams in life, only because he does not believe that he is 'good enough' or 'smart enough' to acheive them. All because of people like you. Do you realize how deplorable that is to cause someone that kind of unnecessary grief?

                        Making fun of the OP makes it glaringly obvious how pathetic you are. You understood perfectly well what she/he was trying to say. It never ceases to amaze me how many people waste their time lecturing other's on their spelling on this ONLINE BULLETIN BOARD!! We are not composing college-level essays here. Adults my A%#!!!
                        This is your opinion, simply.

                        Yours in sport,

                        Lynn
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                        • #72
                          ...

                          Originally posted by roastedtoasted View Post
                          I'm with you too. Reading this gave me a headache. Do people really write phonetically to communicate now? The poster needs someone to gift her a dictionary. It is truly amazing that someone her age can operate a computer (and probably a cell phone) but doesn't know how to spell. Sweetie, do you realize that people are making fun of you? A 4x4 is an automobile (car) with four wheel drive. Braking is what you do to a car to stop it. Breaking is what happens when a glass shatters on the floor or a horse learns to carry a rider. No one is trying to be mean, but you seriously need to concentrate more on your education. You sound very sweet and honest, so I'm being up front with you. Best of luck to you.
                          Exactly.

                          Truthfully, grammar and spell check programs would
                          be very useful to the OP in my opinion ...

                          Yours in sport,

                          Lynn
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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by WhatzUp View Post
                            Exactly.

                            Truthfully, grammar and spell check programs would
                            be very useful to the OP in my opinion ...

                            Yours in sport,

                            Lynn
                            She didn't ask for your opinion on her spelling/grammar skills. She asked a question (which I assume you understood) and that is what we should be focusing on.
                            I love my boys... Miki & Apollo
                            Rest in Peace Harry. 2-18-90 to 10-1-07. We miss you.

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                            • #74
                              ...

                              Originally posted by Twix04 View Post
                              I just wanted to say how heinous those of you are for making fun of ANYONE's spelling. You do NOT know their circumstances. It's people like you who make others feel insecure about themselves and ashamed of not being able to spell. My husband has a learning disability as well, and he cannot spell to save his life. But he's gregarious, social, and everybody loves him, but no one would be the wiser to how insecure he is about his inability to spell. He's very self-conscious of it, and is very adversely affected when people make fun of him for it. I fully believe it is why he won't admit to any aspirations or dreams in life, only because he does not believe that he is 'good enough' or 'smart enough' to acheive them. All because of people like you. Do you realize how deplorable that is to cause someone that kind of unnecessary grief?

                              Making fun of the OP makes it glaringly obvious how pathetic you are. You understood perfectly well what she/he was trying to say. It never ceases to amaze me how many people waste their time lecturing other's on their spelling on this ONLINE BULLETIN BOARD!! We are not composing college-level essays here. Adults my A%#!!!
                              As a matter of fact my I myself did not understand what
                              the OP wrote after the first post ... I did manage to
                              decipher the first post however ...

                              Yours in sport,

                              Lynn
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                              • #75
                                Originally posted by WhatzUp View Post
                                As a matter of fact my I myself did not understand what
                                the OP wrote after the first post ... I did manage to
                                decipher the first post however ...

                                Yours in sport,

                                Lynn
                                Your grammar isn't exactly "perfect" either. Does anyone have an MLA Format handbook he or she could lend to WhatzUp?
                                I love my boys... Miki & Apollo
                                Rest in Peace Harry. 2-18-90 to 10-1-07. We miss you.

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                                • #76
                                  Originally posted by CAJumper View Post
                                  Shame on those of you who can find nothing better to do than criticize a child's spelling and grammatical errors! Perhaps you should spend a little more time studying your own manners and a little less time offering unsolicited advice on writing skills.
                                  well said!
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                                  • #77
                                    So, I'm curious, it's not okay for someone to be snarky towards the OP, but it's okay to be snarky to the snarkers?

                                    In all honesty, just reading the OPs first post, it could come off as someone trying to be a troll. Reading more of her posts, however, you realize she probably isn't. But, you can't blame people for thinking it - since it does seem to happen often enough.
                                    "No, not anything goes, I said no rules!"

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                                    • #78
                                      ...

                                      Originally posted by hunterrider1025 View Post
                                      Your grammar isn't exactly "perfect" either. Does anyone have an MLA Format handbook he or she could lend to WhatzUp?
                                      You are indeed correct about this ! I made a mistake in my sentence.
                                      Good catch ! (... not only do I have many years of University
                                      but I personally also put an emphasis on my spelling and grammar
                                      so this is making me laugh out loud !)

                                      However, I do not know what an MLA Format handbook is ...

                                      I hope the OP has success with their new pony !

                                      Yours in sport,

                                      Lynn
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                                      • #79
                                        I cannot believe some of these replies. Honestly some of you are so uncool and immature.

                                        To the OP, I started my first pony when I was 9. The pony (a section B Welsh about 13 hands) was a little over 3. We won undersaddle at our first show three months later. I started horses when I was 12.

                                        I do not think a horse/pony should be ridden until it is at least 3 or 31/2 depending on its maturity.

                                        I don't know how well you ride or how great your horsemanship is, but I would not doubt you can do it and do a good job if you have ridden several green horses and done the Big Eq. I just want you to get the supervision and guidance of a good pro since this is your first time starting a pony.

                                        Don't let people get you down who rip on your spelling or abilities in any area. Believing in yourself is at least half the battle. You will probably accomplish more in life than the lot of them.

                                        Best of luck to you.

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                                        • #80
                                          ...

                                          Originally posted by harvestmoon View Post
                                          So, I'm curious, it's not okay for someone to be snarky towards the OP, but it's okay to be snarky to the snarkers?

                                          In all honesty, just reading the OPs first post, it could come off as someone trying to be a troll. Reading more of her posts, however, you realize she probably isn't. But, you can't blame people for thinking it - since it does seem to happen often enough.
                                          Well written Harvestmoon, I was thinking the same
                                          thing myself ...

                                          I am finished with this thread now.

                                          Yours in sport,

                                          Lynn
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