parents need to be more involved instead of letting anyone else dictate how their child should show. I miss the days of family togetherness & just having fun. I'm not bashing any fitters or show jocks, we've worked w/ several. But "worked w/" is the key word. We keep ourself as the people w/ the authority & the ones that looked out for our child. I was there to meet my daughter & put the rope halter on, I or should say we, were the ones that spoke to her first. We were the ones that gave both praise & offered advice.
I know nothing of this situation or anything of the people involved. too be honest I'd like to remain that way. I am disturbed by some of the posts on other boards. It helps no one, especially the child.
JMO,
Red