Maclay finals

Very nice piece. Thanks for posting it!

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This showed up in my Facebook feed. These girls have been showing together for a long time. I think it was Michael T that commented on this during the post-Maclay Plaidcast.

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O. M. G.

I forget who said it (maybe one of the judges in the podcast afterwards), but I know somebody commented that the strong group of California kids in the same age group definitely bumped each other up by being so competitive with each other over the years.

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Here’s another profile of one of the equitation riders.

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And another one.

I really loved her candor about not realizing she had gotten the clean swap, and laughing off the moment. It was so relatable to hear about such a talented rider making that type of mistake on a big stage, and so endearing how she was able to look back on it with humor and grace.

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I agree.

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Wow, what a gross comment. Good on COTH for not shielding that though. Let everyone see the sexism loud and clear.

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Where did you see this?

It’s on page 33 of the most recent COTH.

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Thanks. My print copy has not caught up with me yet.

I read the print copy when it arrives at the farm. What’s the title of the article? I want to see that in context. I’m not expecting that to make it any better. :nauseated_face:

The title is “Are ‘Boy Points’ Real?”. It’s on page 30.

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That is awful, and one of those things that even if you think you don’t actually say out loud.

I was just doing the math and Sue must be in her 80s at this point.

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Won the Medal final in 1958, maybe?

Well, that is quite an article.

How about this quote from T.J. O’Mara, when asked if boys vs. girls are taught differently:

“I think when you’re dealing with teenage girls [you have to be careful when you] push to the boundaries or else they’re going to get a little emotional.”

I got "a little emotional’ :face_with_symbols_over_mouth: reading this article.

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Sue always thought Neil rode better than Molly. Neil looked lovely on a horse. But if I had a million dollars on the outcome of a class, Molly would be the one I want in the tack.

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