oh wow. I just googled. So THAT’s where all the UDBB’ers went!
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This is pretty common jargon, not bad grammar, not suggesting indecision, nor any of the other things you mention. It means that headquarters/home base is in that location, but there are other ‘offices’ so to speak that are not in that location.
This too is “a thing.” Translation is hard for non-native speaking European companies who have spent probably years having their language translated to British English and then suddenly find themselves in need of translating into a whole different language - North American English. The singular/plural company thing is not as easy as one might think. British English treats it differently than North American English.
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Dont cherry-pick my comments. Did you not SEE my big capitalized “I AM NOT CONDONING THIS” part? 7 and 8 years ago gives lots of time for change. Is there something CURRENT to look at?
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Nah, its a much smaller group. But it’s a nicer group too.
FWIW, I am the owner.
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I creep that forum at times…it’s much nicer and more riding focused…I enjoy the posts.
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I’m comin’ over!
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Come over and join!
I’m not making any money at it (in fact it costs me about $500/year) but I like the atmosphere!
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How many do you have in the last 5 years?
This is no longer true.
I own a company and via an EPO we have ability to hire and transact in 186 countries as of this writing.
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I’m sure you can Google as well as I can. Just curious what is an acceptable time period to not be seen abusing horses in public in your mind? Personally, I subscribe to the “when someone shows you who they are, believe them” theory. And I think what happens in public view is likely a fraction of what happens behind closed doors.
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The blue tongue due to a overtightened curb was horrific. It was also 7 or 8 years ago.
The video of him coaching the rider on the young horse was lovely. Inspiring.
If he has been careful about bits and curb chains subsequently and is not continuing the rollkur in the last 5 years, I give him credit for changing his methods.
I only wish I had the money to buy one of the beautiful horses he breeds and sells.
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I’m an outsider living in the land of ponies, but why should a property developer be a better owner of COTH than a dressage rider?
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My phone autocorrected EOR to EPO as I had been discussing health insurance prior.
It is very possible to be a multinational company without a lot of effort in the digital age.
The September 26th issue of the Chronicle celebrated our 85th anniversary with stories of how the magazine, and company as a whole, have changed and changed hands over the years. The Forums have been a part of the Chronicle since 1999.
While I haven’t yet had the opportunity to discuss any potentially different vision for the future regarding various aspects of the Chronicle, I can guarantee that the Forums and the community that has developed here are absolutely an extremely valued and appreciated part of the company…and I just filled out a form to facilitate me continuing to be paid by the new owners, so I think it’s safe to say that we’re not on the chopping block!
I believe we should see further improvements on the horizon in terms of tech support and resources, which is something we should all benefit from and appreciate. We’ll keep you informed as we develop any plans for the future, but for now, business as usual.
Remember, you’re always welcome to submit feedback to the folks at the helm of day-to-day operations, content, etc. Here’s our Staff Directory.
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I hope you are getting a big promotion/pay raise for all of your efforts!! Thanks!!
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Thanks for that info @Moderator_1.
These forums, and the posters on them, mean a lot to me. I’m a worrier by nature and had already started worrying about losing the forums and contact with all the great people here.
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Will check it out.
I have been concerned about losing this forum esp after the last forum I was on simply disappeared. Felt like I lost several good friends.
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I am absolutely flabbergasted you thought this was worth posting.
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You can find some equally incredible horses right here in the states!
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