Thoughts on Horse Competitions by John Saint Ryan. Includes footage of Tom Dorrance speaking.

[@soundhorse]

I so agree with this line of thought. I bought a 5 yr old cutting horse, that had never gotten through a show due to having been pushed so hard at 2 and 3, that he developed ulcers. I let him be a horse, created a connection, treated his ulcers and we were able to compete and win regularly for 3 or so years ($35k). At one point he was clearly telling me he didn't enjoy the pressure anymore, so I stopped competing. He is now enjoying life at 24.

[@AlesaLajana]

Lovely words from both you and Tom. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@jackkrag]

master thoughts. thanks, k

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Too many people that compete only think of themselves at the expense of the horse. That is wrong. The well being of the horse comes first in good horsemanship.