This message is from: John and Martie Bolinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I saw at a couple Arab shows when I was into that thing that the judges and attendants would send anyone from the ring who was abusive and if they saw abuse in the training areas they would also be evicted. One top trainer I recall was banned from the local show circuit for a full show season for abusive practices. I guess it depends on the show and the officials. The rules specifically stated that you would be removed from the show grounds if you were caught abusing. Problem is that at most shows, even if it is not permitted, people turn a blind eye. This was also MANY years ago. Might have changed for the worse since.
Martie in MD > Saddlebreds are not the only ones. My daughter and a friend were at > an Arab show in the Twin Cities a couple of years ago, and saw a > rider and trainer beating the living c--p out of a horse in the > practice ring after it did not do well in the show ring. They > reported it to the whoever person in charge.
