Thanks for the article. I think this part relates to our recent threads: >>>Would you be shocked to know that there are professionals out there who resort to harsh tactics, shortcuts, and gadgets either because they feel pressure to produce results or because they lack the knowledge to train any other way?
What's even more distressing to me is that unsuspecting riders work with them because there's no one else in their area. Or impressionable young riders apprentice themselves to these "trainers" because they see them win in the show ring. People think these professionals must be doing something right because they get "results". And then, of course, there are lots of well-meaning riders who love their horses, but unknowingly use poor training techniques. These methods are used either because you just lack the information and tools to do things in a better way, or because you're doing what someone has taught you to do (Don't beat yourself up. You can only do what you've been taught to do!).<<<< Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
