Proving again that the truth is stranger than fiction...
I’ll be picking out a specific case out of the hundreds
I’ve worked on in the past years and give you a brief
rendition of the facts and outcome. And, I may cover pertinent equine related topics.
Taking advantage of situations that have occurred to others may lead
you to say things to yourself like, “Boy I’m glad
that didn’t happen to me!” Anyway, for sheer entertainment
value, you’ll like them.
After reading the Blog, please
feel free to call or e-mail with any questions or comments. Although I will not be taking comments on this blog, your feedback is welcomed. Archived Blogs available at this link.
NAES BLOG - January 2020
The solution to years of sexual misfortune is being addressed head on by an organization called Safe Sport.
This group was established by Congress with Senator Diane Feinstein at the helm. The direction being taken has been a very direct assault on men mostly and a “Take no prisoners approach,” which has alienated the majority of the equine world, especially the Hunter and Jumper industry.
My legal consulting and horse appraisal business has had the pleasure of appraising well over 30 separate specific equine breeds. My specific interest was in the hunter and jumper world, which focused on the very close relationship between the student and trainer. Such relationship between rider and trainer/coach is now looked at as perhaps a much too close relationship which, Safe Sport would eliminate.
The complaints from the riders and trainers have been huge since the hunter/jumper folks feel they’ve been discriminated against….. and perhaps they have.
The evil that was directed from the likes of Dr. Larry Nasser, MD, for the gymnastics folks is what started the whole thing. The world of gymnastics was shown to not at all be understanding or helpful, and as a result, hundreds of young people were hurt in a very significant way, showing how not paying attention to the cries for help from youngsters, must not ever be allowed to happen again.
The upshot of course is that all the Olympic sports have become the targets of the mob’s vitriol. (You saw what can happen as was demonstrated during the recent Kavanaugh Supreme Court Hearings, from a totally bogus accusation from a troubled woman, and had there been even the smallest shred of admissible evidence………., but of course, there was none).
Now, when looked at with as much of an un-biased eye as is possible, (Really very nearly impossible since you have young children, possible sexual activities coupled with Olympic sports). Just exactly how does this mess get solved?
Hopefully, in the not too distant future, there will at least be SOMETHING that will make sense, we can only hope and pray.
Archived Blogs - at this link
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As a licensed official with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Mr. Johnson fully supports and promotes the organization’s efforts with the safety and welfare of horses and riders. The USEF has instituted a Safe Sport Policy available at this link.
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January 2020
Purchasing a horse from overseas can often be a gamble, especially if you do not speak the local language.
You absolutely must bring your own vet because if you don’t I can about promise you’ll be fleeced.
In fact, if you have any questions about what to do, please feel free to call me, and I’ll give you some pearls of wisdom.
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