I think the reality is that if you stand around any show ring, or spend time at any livery yard then you will be met with unwanted opinions - that isn't anything new in the notoriously 'bitchy' horse world, and putting yourself in the spotlight as an equine content creator will only heighten those opinions. Having said that - I do not find this thread to be particularly negative. I am relatively new so I can't speak for previous threads, but I'd say the overall consensus is pretty positive.
However, some things are unfortunately indisputable. I wont speak on someones weight but it's undeniable that RTG is too heavy for that mare, and the mare is grossly overweight. I am very much immersed in the showing world and have competed cobs at HOYS so I am definitely no stranger to an overweight animal.
I want to make it clear that I do not believe that RTG is too heavy to ride - she is simply not suited to the mare and it's difficult to watch.
However, some things are unfortunately indisputable. I wont speak on someones weight but it's undeniable that RTG is too heavy for that mare, and the mare is grossly overweight. I am very much immersed in the showing world and have competed cobs at HOYS so I am definitely no stranger to an overweight animal.
I want to make it clear that I do not believe that RTG is too heavy to ride - she is simply not suited to the mare and it's difficult to watch.