equinewoods wrote:
FTF, The theory that a 20 something doesn't know shit about conformation and isn't competent enough to form a valid opinion when evaluating a horse is complete and utter bullshit. I know MANY 20 something girls who would run circles around most of the members on this forum and have the experience in their short lives and the NATIONAL and WORLD titles in judging to prove it. Not to mention college paid off and the respect of some of the most respected and renowned horsemen in the country.

I won't argue that a lot of snarky, and pointless posts happen from 18-20 somethings, including myself at times, but I just think it's stupid to clump all 20 somethings into one category and call them inexperienced.
I agree that some (not many) 20 something girls and boys (discrimination!!) can have a lot of knowledge. But I have some questions about your post. Who awards those national and world titles in judging? Who gives them respect? Who taught them in college?
In the end, these people only apply what they learned. And were rewarded for, I don't know a better word, reproducing the knowledge of more experienced people. How can a 20 year old girl know what flaws will make a horse at 3 end up lame at 12 (that takes 9 years you know)? What flaws won't harm horses during years of hard work?

  

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