While we are posting theories, (OK, it was a while ago) I would like to go back to the beginning (I hear y’all groaning—you can cut that out and just walk-on-by :yes:).
I think the issue was originally between LK and MH. I don’t know if LK was jealous of MH’s equestrian life, personal life or all of it, but, IIRC, it was stated that MH is a good rider as, it was mentioned, is her tween daughter and I suspect that both of them are also in possession of attributes that compliment those talents, i.e., hard work, dedication, sacrifice of time, attention to detail, respect, etc, etc, etc! (I didn’t include money, although we know it’s easier to ride the nice ones!)
Was it jealousy that started the whole thing or did MH “do” something to her?
I don’t know if LK wanted more than professional attention from MB, but it has been my experience that any serious trainer will bend over backwards to work with you if you possess the aforementioned attributes. Oh, and keep your mouth shut during lessons.
When LK started her “crusade” against MH, it may not have included MB yet, so he was comfortable taking her to that last horse show. It consequently became his problem because of his relationship with MH who by this time must have been miserable. I’m sure sharing the house was no fun!
So like a lot of guys tend to do, he was just going to fix it!
I wouldn’t think that the plan included a gun, but that is how it unfolded.
(Just a theory :winkgrin:).
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