--- Jon Gabriel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In an attempt to answer this post, I did an "I Feel > Lucky" search for "Hacking Defined" on Google: > > >From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: > http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12143_15425-35430--,00.html > > "Hacking" Defined > ----------------------------------------------------- > The reintroduction technique, called "hacking," > includes collecting > chicks from the wild at five to six weeks old and > placing them in "hack > boxes" until they are ready to fly. ... > <LOL> > *grin* > Who knew? Not what I originally meant, but made me > laugh. :)
"Hacking out" in the equitation realm means to ride outside of an arena/ring, in more-or-less open country, perhaps on bridle trails or established horse paths. It is now regarded as a break from training for serious competitors, sort of a "recess" for horses. Flight Without Wings Maru :) __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
