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I think some of the rule changes regarding qualifications to move up through the levels are valid, but I feel that they should apply to both horse and rider as a team. If you check Baron Verde's (Darrin C's horse) record with the USEA, he moved from Novice to Prelim in 5 events: 2 Novice, 2 Training...
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05-15-2008
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I have been actively involved in the eventing community for about 20 years; first as a competitor (lower levels), now as an owner, groom and spectator. I did see Frodo Baggins' fall at Rolex and it was one of the worst falls I'd ever seen. In my opinion, the rider rode the fence too fast, possibly...
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05-14-2008
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From Editor Sandy Oliynyk: "I was at the Rolex Three-Day Event and didn't see the falls of either Frodo Baggins and The Quiet Man, though I saw Frodo's fall in photos afterward, which gave me chills. At the breakfast stand the next day, a few of the riders said that part of the problem was...
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05-02-2008
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I definitely agree with the idea of the horse becoming too "robotic" - not allowed to think for himself or herself. And on top of this are too many riders who don't trust their horses' opinion, or who don't care about listening to their horses - they just want the horse to do what...
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Indy Carol
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06-10-2008
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