There's been much banter in the horse world recently as the MeToo Movement has hit the upper echelons of the hunter-jumper world as the now-deceased Jimmy Williams has been outed by many of his former students. The story made the
New York Times today. You can read it
here. Moral of this story? Hire a female coach. Have a great Tuesday!
(New York Times)
I have ridden my entire life. English hunter/jumper as an adult and was a rodeo cowgirl in my teens and early adult. Yes, we had our heroes in the Western world, as well. I cannot understand parents - who are entrusted to love and care for their children - wanting to be part of a social circle SO BAD that they would allow this to happen to their children. They are just as guilty as he was/is. It sickens me.
ReplyDeleteAgree one hundred percent!
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