Ian Millar Appreciation Thread

[QUOTE=MaryG reader;3468988]
But you must agree that it also isn’t worth all the praise as a great gentleman that was on here.[/QUOTE]

No, I don’t agree. Anyone who has accomplished what he has with horses deserves praise. As far as his personal life, like I said, that’s HIS BUSINESS. I think far more people are gonna look at his accomplishments with his riding than the amount of women he’s slept with in the past. Only gossip fiends focus on the ladder.

Lots (not all) of us have had our fair share of not being ladies and gentlemen hence why we don’t have room to judge others based on what goes on in their lives. We are only human…we are not perfect.

I do not worship the ground that anyone walks on…that’s for teenage pop stars. I just truly appreciate what I see in good sportsmanship from Ian Millar.

[QUOTE=jse;3469077]
No, I don’t agree. Anyone who has accomplished what he has with horses deserves praise. As far as his personal life, like I said, that’s HIS BUSINESS. I think far more people are gonna look at his accomplishments with his riding than the amount of women he’s slept with in the past. Only gossip fiends focus on the ladder.

Lots (not all) of us have had our fair share of not being ladies and gentlemen hence why we don’t have room to judge others based on what goes on in their lives. We are only human…we are not perfect.

I do not worship the ground that anyone walks on…that’s for teenage pop stars. I just truly appreciate what I see in good sportsmanship from Ian Millar.[/QUOTE]

Worshipping the ground he walks on is exactly what the early part of this thread sounded like. Too many teenagers speaking out.

Oh, and the ladies in his life was just one small part. Have ys done business with him?

And jse, a ladder is a metal or wooden thing with steps that you climb on. I think you meant the latter. One thing I’ll give Ian, he spells well.

I don’t like where this is going - time the mods stepped in.

[QUOTE=MaryG reader;3469186]
Worshipping the ground he walks on is exactly what the early part of this thread sounded like. Too many teenagers speaking out.

Oh, and the ladies in his life was just one small part. Have ys done business with him?

And jse, a ladder is a metal or wooden thing with steps that you climb on. I think you meant the latter. One thing I’ll give Ian, he spells well.[/QUOTE]

If younger people want to worship the ground that he walks on, let them. Why is that any of your concern? Let people form their own opinions instead of wasting your time trying to make someone look bad. The only people who do these kinds of things are people who must not think too highly of themselves. Let me ask, do you bash Eric Lamaze for all the things he has admittedly done in his past? He’s obviously publicly changed his life, whether he has personally changed his life, I don’t know and don’t care to know. But I commend him as well for getting over huge hurdles in his life and accomplishing what he has.

I have not done business with Ian Millar and I can tell you I never will as I haven’t competed in years, let alone will I ever compete at high enough levels OR have enough money to be trained by a trainer in Canada (I’m in the US by the way). But if I did, your measly opinion of him would not effect my decisions. I like to form my own opinions of people, not based on what other people think and like to jab their jaws about.

Um I think if you read some of your earlier posts (in fact I see one there in the quoted post!), you made a few typing errors as well. You see? No one is perfect! Sorry guys, for those of you that care I really meant to use the word “latter”. I’m so ashamed of myself…:no:

It’s sad how a positive thing can turn negative because of one bad seed huh? Ugh, makes me so mad. Believe me I’ve already reported her posts to the mods. Let’s hope the thread just gets closed.

Ha, those grammar and spelling police - they get tiresome.

[QUOTE=Foxtrot’s;3469231]
Ha, those grammar and spelling police - they get tiresome.[/QUOTE]

The worst is the spelling and grammar police who…can’t even get it themselves! If they’re gonna correct someone, they might wanna make sure they are correct themselves.

MaryG. Possibly related to Ali.

What a troll.

Let’s get something straight. I have been one of the most vocal posters in appreciation of Ian. I am far from being a teenager with a crush. I rode at Ian’s barn oh…12 years ago?? That makes me…well older than a teenager anyways. I appreciate Ian for being a fantastic horseman, for being at the top of the game at 61, for doing right by his horses, for representing our country with class… You have repeatedly ignored my posts asking who the hell you are I’m guessing because you are a nobody and/or a liar. None of your accusations are public knowledge so even if it were teenage idolization it would be based on all the attributes listed above, not how the man has lived his personal life.

I thought the train-wreck-threads about McLain Ward were also hideous and in poor taste but this one is hitting way too close to home. Take your moral high ground bull$hit and beat it. What planet are you from anyways? PM me and I will tell you some stories about NHL hockey players if you want to talk about idolizing adulterers. That could keep you busy for a while. Loser.

We removed a number of posts containing various innuendo and responses to it, back-and-forth personal commentary, etc. Apparently, someone felt the need to voice an opposing opinion regarding the sentiments being expressed about Ian in this thread. Fine, that opinion has been voiced.

Everyone has their detractors for various reasons. If those reasons relate to an individual’s personal/non-horsey life or are not based on proven facts, it doesn’t belong on this board, so there likely isn’t more to be said on that front.

We encourage those who don’t support that opposing opinion to refocus on the reasons why they were originally drawn to this thread–appreciation of Ian vs. arguing with someone set on an opposing viewpoint.

Thanks,
Mod 1

Thanks, Mod.1. Lately this board has been diminished by personal vendettas against certain people. We know it is just a BB, but because people are posting under pseudos, there is a lot of spite out there from people who do not have the brass to say it face to face.

What makes this BB special is the other posters; posters with heart and knowledge, humour, and so on.

Thank you mod. 1.
Sorry I kept fuel in the fire :no:
I hope this serves as an example and that people actually read and comprehend the rules of the board in the future.

I think that is a really good idea. I would like to hear specific reasons why someone would be draw to this thread instead of glowing, unsubstantiated idolizing.

[QUOTE=Foxtrot’s;3469823]
We know it is just a BB, but because people are posting under pseudos, there is a lot of spite out there from people who do not have the brass to say it face to face.[/QUOTE]

No spite on my part. Just trying to help younger people not get hurt by the illusions they hold about people who seem important to them. No one is perfect and putting them on a pedestal can end up really disappointing. Young people are very susecptible to this and I was just trying to snap some people back to reality.

I have said it face to face with the subject. No shyness on my part either.

[QUOTE=MaryG reader;3470062]
I think that is a really good idea. I would like to hear specific reasons why someone would be draw to this thread instead of glowing, unsubstantiated idolizing.[/QUOTE]

Unsubstantiated???

Either your reading comprehension is lacking, you haven’t bothered to read the entire thread or you aren’t interested in anything but spewing YOUR unsubstantiated claims that have NOTHING TO DO with the man and his horsey career.

Shot down? Too bad, nobody cares. Perhaps told you or your horse didn’t quite have what it takes? Too bad, nobody cares. Your bitter vendetta is clearly a case of sour grapes. Get a life, move on.

Are you that thick that you can’t understand that he is respected AS A HORSEMAN? Are you that nasty that you can’t let the rest of us enjoy the moment?

Just go away.

[QUOTE=MaryG reader;3470071]
No spite on my part. Just trying to help younger people not get hurt by the illusions they hold about people who seem important to them. No one is perfect and putting them on a pedestal can end up really disappointing. Young people are very susecptible to this and I was just trying to snap some people back to reality.

I have said it face to face with the subject. No shyness on my part either.[/QUOTE]

No shyness, no kindness, no class.

Presses the ignore button.

[QUOTE=MaryG reader;3470062]
I think that is a really good idea. I would like to hear specific reasons why someone would be draw to this thread instead of glowing, unsubstantiated idolizing.[/QUOTE]

Can you not comprehend what the Mods are asking?
If you wanna start a thread about not appreciating someone do that, leave this one alone. Or better yet, go to HSS, they are calling you over there anyways.

Well guess what!

[QUOTE=MaryG reader;3470071]
No spite on my part. Just trying to help younger people not get hurt by the illusions they hold about people who seem important to them. No one is perfect and putting them on a pedestal can end up really disappointing. Young people are very susecptible to this and I was just trying to snap some people back to reality.
I have said it face to face with the subject. No shyness on my part either.[/QUOTE]

This forum does not cater to young people who would be “susecptible” (remember your comment about spelling?)… we are all adults who know that nobody is perfect, but WE can make the difference between personal and professional lives. I wish you would show some “class” (but that is beyond you!) and realize you will not get anyone to agree with you on this bb.

So long!

Oh my - you are only trying to help young people??? There are other, more practical, ways.

I’m not a young kid anymore, but perhaps I was susceptible when I was a kid and first met Ian. Every person that is looked up to has things in their closet, and sides that aren’t as admirable, but those aren’t the sides I learned from or saw in Ian. What I saw was someone that exemplified honesty, talent, encouragement of others, humility, and oh, did I mention talent?? That’s what I saw and what was impressed upon me, and those are the qualities I took away, so whatever the beef that has come up, he has contributed to this sport in so many ways… including making a positive impression on riders of all ages, and helping them aspire to the admirable qualities he displayed. I wouldn’t say I showed extensively in Ontario, but I showed quite a bit and have lots of good friends (in Canada) who have been around the same circles and shows as him for a loonnnggg time, and they think he’s a good guy. To us, he continues to show why he should be so admired.

Go Captain Canada!!! :smiley:

If someone doesn’t appreciate Ian Millar’s Olympic accomplishments per the main topic of this thread, he/she can state that opinion, as has been done. That person is not welcome to take over the thread to repeatedly engage others who do in an argument.

We encourage other posters to utilize the “alert” or “ignore” features where appropriate.

Thanks,
Mod 1

Perhaps this is stirring the pot, and perhaps this post doesn’t belong here, and it really doesn’t have to do with Ian Millar directly, but…

Several years ago on one of the Spruce Meadows telecasts, Johnathan (Jonathan?) Millar had a horse stop on him twice in a round. I have never ever seen any jumping rider beat his horse so unmercifully in the ring as JM did after the second stop.

I was appalled that anyone with the Millar name would lose his temper so completely with his ride. I was reminded of the use of the whip in slavery days in the South. :mad:

Just saying…

And this was not Ian, but his son.

Congratulations to IM for his medal, and for a lovely performance in Hong Kong. But you Canadians need to be very wary of putting JM on a Team unless he’s learned to keep his temper under tight control. A bad round is no excuse for beating a horse.