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    SHOWING up would be un American Equestrian

    Yeah I want to attend the FEI World Games after the debacle they created at the WC! Why compete? Just crown a winner. Saves eliminating the best horse that you don't want to win.....Congratulations FEI you have just made the jumpers a SUBJECTIVE sport!
    The thing about smart people, is they look like crazy people, to dumb people.
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    Seriously you just wrote that. Wow. So what was the conspiracy theory this time. Please tell what they did to Mario's horse as well as I'm quite curious.

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      Well, at least I'm not missing anything going on outside....
      Thus do we growl that our big toes have, at this moment, been thrown up from below!

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        No conspiracy..simply NOT supporting FEI and their arbitrary and capricious rulings....
        The thing about smart people, is they look like crazy people, to dumb people.

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          Aren't you the same poster who spouts off the ignorant racism on off topic day like clockwork?
          http://weanieeventer.blogspot.com/

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            Originally posted by enjoytheride View Post
            Aren't you the same poster who spouts off the ignorant racism on off topic day like clockwork?
            Um... wow.

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              Oh snap!
              Thus do we growl that our big toes have, at this moment, been thrown up from below!

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                Originally posted by Jumphigh83 View Post
                Yeah I want to attend the FEI World Games after the debacle they created at the WC! Why compete? Just crown a winner. Saves eliminating the best horse that you don't want to win.....Congratulations FEI you have just made the jumpers a SUBJECTIVE sport!
                JumpHigh you are 100% right they made the jumpers subjective!This is not a conspiracy! Everyone should stand behind McLain for the greater good of the sport!!!!!

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                  Yeah why would anyone want to watch top-level equestrian support at the WEG... man I bet the big bad FEI have already had a meeting and decided all the winners! And I bet they're Europeans! Maybe even Germans...

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                    Originally posted by nomeolvides View Post
                    And I bet they're Europeans! Maybe even Germans...

                    OH NO! Not the krauts!
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                      Originally posted by nomeolvides View Post
                      Yeah why would anyone want to watch top-level equestrian support at the WEG... man I bet the big bad FEI have already had a meeting and decided all the winners! And I bet they're Europeans! Maybe even Germans...
                      If this were happening to Beerbaum, Pessoa, etc. I would have the same exact outrage that I have for Mclain's situation. I don't really care what country wins what, I just want it to be a fair and in the best interest of our sport which is plagued with an issue of getting spectators and large sponsorships. The unbeatable pair should NOT be so easily disqualified for the sake of the competition, regardless of their country. Just because we're American and mad doesn't mean that we're only mad BECAUSE he's American. I think the Europeans are the ones that make us all look so arrogant sometimes... but that's just me.
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                        Originally posted by VarsityHero4 View Post
                        If this were happening to Beerbaum, Pessoa, etc. I would have the same exact outrage that I have for Mclain's situation. I don't really care what country wins what, I just want it to be a fair and in the best interest of our sport which is plagued with an issue of getting spectators and large sponsorships. The unbeatable pair should NOT be so easily disqualified for the sake of the competition, regardless of their country. Just because we're American and mad doesn't mean that we're only mad BECAUSE he's American. I think the Europeans are the ones that make us all look so arrogant sometimes... but that's just me.
                        Great point! I would feel the same way if it was Beerbaum or someone from any other country. I am concerned that this is going to hurt the sport and next year another top contender will disqualified. Then sponsors and owners will start to back out. I am not even McLain fan. I would not sell or horse buy from him. However, I am very concerned for the future of the sport if this disqualification is upheld what will be next?

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                          Originally posted by VarsityHero4 View Post
                          If this were happening to Beerbaum, Pessoa, etc. I would have the same exact outrage that I have for Mclain's situation. I don't really care what country wins what, I just want it to be a fair and in the best interest of our sport which is plagued with an issue of getting spectators and large sponsorships. The unbeatable pair should NOT be so easily disqualified for the sake of the competition, regardless of their country. Just because we're American and mad doesn't mean that we're only mad BECAUSE he's American. I think the Europeans are the ones that make us all look so arrogant sometimes... but that's just me.
                          Ditto.
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                            I agree 100%.....anyone who would have been treated this unfairly (regardless of nationality) would cause the same degree of outrage for me! The FEI has the responsibility to conduct these shows for not only the welfare of the horses (primary) but for the good of the sport. There is NOTHING good for the sport in this latest dog and pony show. I wonder who will get tossed from WEG for winning unfairly, while doing "nothing wrong"?
                            The thing about smart people, is they look like crazy people, to dumb people.

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                              I admit it puts a bad taste in my mouth thinking about going to the WEG now. But we have a few months and we'll have to see what happens.

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                                Originally posted by Jumphigh83 View Post
                                I agree 100%.....anyone who would have been treated this unfairly (regardless of nationality) would cause the same degree of outrage for me! The FEI has the responsibility to conduct these shows for not only the welfare of the horses (primary) but for the good of the sport. There is NOTHING good for the sport in this latest dog and pony show. I wonder who will get tossed from WEG for winning unfairly, while doing "nothing wrong"?
                                I agree. Not to mention that it takes away from the meaning of the victory for not only the spectators but also the victor. A win is more meaningful when you've competed against the best at or above your level. While Marcus Ehning is a fantastic rider and his horse is also great, I'm sure this World Cup win would've meant more to him if he'd been able to compete against Sapphire and McLain. While not the same situation, I also remember thinking back in 2004 at the Olympics how odd it must have been for the American team and Pessoa to be given gold medals after the fact. All of these things seem to be happening more and more and it takes away from the excitement of the sport. Now when I watch the Olympics and I see someone win I never know whether or not to be excited because I'm not sure if they will still be the winner the next day!

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                                  Originally posted by enjoytheride View Post
                                  Aren't you the same poster who spouts off the ignorant racism on off topic day like clockwork?
                                  I love you
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