> >mentioned in the Cavallo article. Is that a coincidence? were we ahead of > >the time? was it some type of synergy? or totally independent? > > Probably independent, as they are simply good basic horsemanship that > has been accepted for decades in virtually every other branch of > equestrianism (sigh).
Every single point in the Cavallo article has been mentioned, talked about, and discussed on this list for years, so collectively we are head of the game. Let's not short-change ourselves. We talked about ventroflexion ten years ago. Most people did not believe it. It is very hard for people to change, especially when they are vested in something. Take for instance, the old USIHC guard... they learned icelandic-style riding and training and fully support it to this day. They are well educated people, yet.... what is happening? They can't see the bad riding? They won't open their eyes and see it because it would mean they were wrong? They are afraid to stand up against abuse of the horse? Judy
