tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post4163665513500108760..comments2023-11-17T12:09:40.494-05:00Comments on Foolish Pleasure: Horse SenseValerie Grashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696887655473752690noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-45407539522977484202008-03-06T21:13:00.000-05:002008-03-06T21:13:00.000-05:00provided both horses receive appropriate training ...provided both horses receive appropriate training prior to their entry, and at seems this may have been lacking with the 13 year old, i'd more be glad track officials have the flexibility and openmindness to permit owners to race their horses. i'm always mystified when on the one hand they criticize for early retirement, but when somebody tries to race their horse in an unconventional setting everybody wants to jump on your case. what use do most of these animals have besides racing, and the longer the better. it's improved training and care that should be looked at instead of that the owners attempted to race their horses. of course, that's but my personal view point. enjoyed the post!rather rapidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07517841195715154873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-34402180981829459092008-03-05T08:09:00.000-05:002008-03-05T08:09:00.000-05:00Thanks ValerieAt first I was outraged but as I rea...Thanks Valerie<BR/><BR/>At first I was outraged but as I read your post I started laughing out loud. Thanks, that made my morning!!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874325506841146077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-69369048441131803162008-03-04T21:15:00.000-05:002008-03-04T21:15:00.000-05:00Well put...Well put...danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10108031874575905943noreply@blogger.com