‘Best Of
(Continued from Pago B 14)
They look at the horse with an eye
for its gentleness, “unflappabili
ty,” and the ease with which it is
handled. Often, a horse which has
been a children’s pet, is well so
cialized and generally makes a
good therapeutic riding horse. She
would like to see the distinction
«TRH” —therapeutic riding horse
placed after the names of these
horses. This would easily indicate
to therapeutic riding groups that a
particular horse has had much spe
cialized training.
The participants in “Best of
Friends” are preparing for a horse
show to be held at Rose Hill Sta
bles on August 20. This will give
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