Actually, there are conformational differences between breeds that predispose them to move differently. QH's are generally built downhill ( stifle is higher than elbow) and generally have shorter upper arms (humerus). This gives them an advantage ...
I understand where R.D. is coming from as I also suffer from a misspent youth -two artificial knees and a shoulder injury. Hell, it hurts just getting out of bed in the morning. LOL
I don't think dividing the money many times more is the problem....
I'm so glad you came. I had so much fun finally getting to ride a match for a change. You left before I could get your refund check cut. I have it done, though. I can mail it or give it to you at practice sometime. Just let me know. Again, I'm sorry for that math confusion. That was my first match on my own, and the invoicing option on the new software wasn't quite working, nor did I get any of the early signups paperwork in order to be mathematically prepared, so I was winging it!
Yep, for a lot of us it looks like moveups at the lower levels are about to get a whole lot harder. But maybe that will slow up the bottleneck at the threes and fours and thus even out the playing field for us with the low class numbers. We will see.
Sorry about your keyboard....
We're in construction, so we can't even afford the local matches right now, much less the Worlds. Though if we'd had the money, Mike woulda been at MSA Worlds in case Cheryl needed anything annoying removed.
At 4:07pm on September 26, 2009, Jennifer Key said…
I'm glad my stories have been inspiring, but dang, Frank. You may have me on crazy with that one. So tell me more about the new horse? What is she? What made her worth trying this? Inquiring minds want to know.
Thank you for checking on me - if you were in the arena helping after the fall I am sorry that I do not remember everyone, but THANKS so MUCH.
It was a little challenging driving the 2,100 miles home but we took our time and I am now recovering - 6 - 8 weeks for the ribs to heal. But getting ready for World, will you be at TX?
At 8:39am on September 8, 2009, Jennifer Key said…
I will pass that on to her. She did a great job. I am very proud of her. Her brother was right on her tail in times, though. Once he gets his shooting down, she better watch out. :-) The whole family did a great job and had a wonderful time. Maybe it won't be too long before I'm back to competition, too.
BTW, congrats on your win, too. You won on Tues, didn't you? Kenda is putting a list of stats together on her "students" and their successes.