Flossy is well known to many on the British Dressage Forum as a teller of interesting stories and perhaps the odd joke or two. We have selected a few tales for your pleasure.
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Dogs wolves and respect
Dogs , wolves and respect
Recent posts on certain Face book sites highlighted again the divide between the competitive dressage riders and those that call themselves the Classical exponents of the art of dressage.
Not for the first time a member of a classical group posts a photograph, taken during a competition of an unsuspecting rider , and on the pretext of education, horse protection and any other charitable cause, proceed with the help of like-minded people to tear apart any aspect of the chosen rider’s training technique , horse care and personal relationships he has with his spouse in-laws etc.
On the same opportunity a totally indifferent photograph of a member of this group draws enthusiastic comments of adulation. Every prominent member sends messages of support and congratulations to this individual as if this pre-selected chosen photograph indicate some world beating achievement .
The whole scenario reminds me of a story ,it is about the day a dog approached a wolf and asked him.
How come you wolves are so respected in the animal kingdom, no one dare mess with you , or take you lightly and we dogs although from the same family are considered just as pets , may be as good friends but no real respect.
The wolf looked at the dog and said “ it is all in ones behaviour and culture”.
“What do you mean ?” asked the dog
The wolf replied in a question “When you dog meets another dog how do you behave , what do you do?”.
“What we always do “ the dog replied “ We wag our tails SNIFF EACH OTHER FROM BEHIND and make friends”.
The wolf reply was “Here lays the problem HOW CAN YOU RESPECT SOME ONE THAT SHOVES HIS NOSE IN THE BACK SIDE OF OTHERS ???? When we wolves meet another wolf we stare each other straight in the face, lock eyes at each other and then without blinking we RESPECTINGLY depart, each one on his RESPECTIVE business , THIS HOW YOU GET RESPECT”.
From that day the dog changed his habits, whenever he met another dog he followed the wolf’s exact instructions, staring everyone in the eyes, his nose kept clean and shiny .
All went well, respect nearly granted, until he met the wolf again , excitedly he rushed towards him heads on ,tail wagging but eyes to the front , the wolf took one look and said “STOP THAT NONSESSE I KNOW EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE , OTHER END PLEASE “.
This story sums up the reality of the dressage divide to the point , “SOME ARE DESPERATE TO BE WOLVES BUT IN REALITY THEY ACT LIKE DOGS”
Recent posts on certain Face book sites highlighted again the divide between the competitive dressage riders and those that call themselves the Classical exponents of the art of dressage.
Not for the first time a member of a classical group posts a photograph, taken during a competition of an unsuspecting rider , and on the pretext of education, horse protection and any other charitable cause, proceed with the help of like-minded people to tear apart any aspect of the chosen rider’s training technique , horse care and personal relationships he has with his spouse in-laws etc.
On the same opportunity a totally indifferent photograph of a member of this group draws enthusiastic comments of adulation. Every prominent member sends messages of support and congratulations to this individual as if this pre-selected chosen photograph indicate some world beating achievement .
The whole scenario reminds me of a story ,it is about the day a dog approached a wolf and asked him.
How come you wolves are so respected in the animal kingdom, no one dare mess with you , or take you lightly and we dogs although from the same family are considered just as pets , may be as good friends but no real respect.
The wolf looked at the dog and said “ it is all in ones behaviour and culture”.
“What do you mean ?” asked the dog
The wolf replied in a question “When you dog meets another dog how do you behave , what do you do?”.
“What we always do “ the dog replied “ We wag our tails SNIFF EACH OTHER FROM BEHIND and make friends”.
The wolf reply was “Here lays the problem HOW CAN YOU RESPECT SOME ONE THAT SHOVES HIS NOSE IN THE BACK SIDE OF OTHERS ???? When we wolves meet another wolf we stare each other straight in the face, lock eyes at each other and then without blinking we RESPECTINGLY depart, each one on his RESPECTIVE business , THIS HOW YOU GET RESPECT”.
From that day the dog changed his habits, whenever he met another dog he followed the wolf’s exact instructions, staring everyone in the eyes, his nose kept clean and shiny .
All went well, respect nearly granted, until he met the wolf again , excitedly he rushed towards him heads on ,tail wagging but eyes to the front , the wolf took one look and said “STOP THAT NONSESSE I KNOW EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE , OTHER END PLEASE “.
This story sums up the reality of the dressage divide to the point , “SOME ARE DESPERATE TO BE WOLVES BUT IN REALITY THEY ACT LIKE DOGS”