>>> The responsibility for the welfare of the horse lies, without any doubt, with the rider of the horse. Many riders are not aware that their horse is injured (for example oral wounds), and it is in general up to the rider to be educated and get the relevant experience and knowledge to be able to avoid injuries - and if an injury happens - to treat it and not mistreat the horse because of personal or other ambitions of the rider.
Well, DUH. If they are so concerned about the welfare of the horse, why do they allow shanked bits with flash nosebands...?!!! Karen Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.1/854 - Release Date: 6/19/2007 1:12 PM
