>>> I believe attending any clinic for information is always a good thing...
Well, I USED to think that...until I went to one particular "clinic" about 3-4 years ago. I had never felt so duped in my life. I basically agree with you though - I just no longer say ANY clinic, but MANY clinics. And Wanda, you live in a semi-extreme location on the continent...would YOU drive/fly all over the USA/Canada to attend a clinic without having a darned good idea of who and what you were going to see? I think I know the answer to that - just making that point for others... :) Most people on this list can get access to good clinics, seminars, educational events within a reasonable driving distance - I get notices almost daily of some educational opportunity even within my county, many of which are held at night in the next town - sponsored by the county Ag department, the county equestrian group, the farrier's group, NCSU vet school, the rescue agency... I just got a notice about the next Farrier's group's meeting while I've been sitting here this morning. It's just a little insulting to imply that we need to travel thousands of miles to learn basics that we can learn on a week night or weekend seminar. If I'm going to travel a long distance to learn something about Icelandics, then I plan to make sure it's not something I can learn closer to home. Karen Thomas, NC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.9/622 - Release Date: 1/10/2007 2:52 PM
