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antigone382

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20. How much it costs largely depends on where you are...

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #19)

Thu Aug 2, 2012, 02:23 PM

Aug 2012

...if you live where land is cheap and you have good pasture, it might not cost that much to feed them. I'm not claiming that everyone in America can own a horse, but for a lot of people it isn't a totally unobtainable goal to either own one or take riding lessons. Again, it depends on where you are. But dressage *is* a key element of virtually all horseback riding, and while competing would be more expensive, merely practicing the principles of dressage won't cost you any more than any other form of horseback riding.

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Rafalca - she�s America�s Horse! Cheer her on! [View all] kpete Aug 2012 OP

Agreed. Swamp Lover Aug 2012 #1

LOL ananda Aug 2012 #2

''Nay!''>>>> Gabi Hayes Aug 2012 #3

Considering the fact that the 99% have been covering avebury Aug 2012 #4

Your tax deduction info is wrong - they tried to claim $77k deduction. The IRS allowed $49. nt riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #8

I sort of hope Rafalca does win. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #5

She won't win. The $77k tax deduction wasn't allowed - the IRS allowed $49 only riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #9

Some right-wing radio ranters have described Rafalca as a therapy animal. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #13

No, you learn the basics of dressage in almost any discipline of horseback riding. antigone382 Aug 2012 #17

Most people can't afford even basic riding lessons. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #19

How much it costs largely depends on where you are... antigone382 Aug 2012 #20

Even if I had the money I don't think I could get past the sore butt part. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #21

lol, yes the physical discomforts are a barrier to a lot of would-be horse lovers :) antigone382 Aug 2012 #22

Dressage is most done by the 99%ers. Olympians in any sport require big $$ and sponsors riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #24

Why Does The Human Get The Medal Yavin4 Aug 2012 #6

If you ever rode a horse, you'd know that is not completely true Larkspur Aug 2012 #7

+1. Couldn't have said it better... nt riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #10

Human also collect stud fees and the horse does all the work Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #11

Sadly, the rMoneys have made a mockery of legitimate equine therapy. Ineeda Aug 2012 #12

I doubt Anne rides Ralfalca or ever did Larkspur Aug 2012 #14

Has anyone ever transported a horse overseas? EnviroBat Aug 2012 #15

The horses are transported with funds from a private foundation, unlike all other Olympic athletes riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #23

USA! USA! USA! Cali_Democrat Aug 2012 #16

It turns out the Romneys only own half of her KamaAina Aug 2012 #18