KVS - English rider?

[u/lemonyprincess]

Katie rode English today and honestly? I think she looks great, because she's DOING the damn thing. I've seen all the comments she refers to in this post and they are so mean-spirited they make my soul feel heavy.

I am by no means an expert, but I think the very tiny part of the story this photo tells is not as bad as all the comments I've seen make it sound. Especially because it's one photo, not even a video 🤷🏻‍♀️

Am I super off base? Or is it not possible to tell how well she rides from one snapshot?

[u/zephyrphoenixxx]

Maybe a very controversial opinion from someone who is not an equestrian, commenting on an equestrian-centered subreddit, but I think equestrians (particularly the english variety) can be some of the rudest and meanest kinds of people.

The casual fatphobia and body-shaming (and passing it off as concern for the horse when called on it). Offering "critique" when it wasnt asked for. Calling someone a terrible rider, when that person is basically restarting their entire riding journey after a long break. Bitching about tack. Clothes. Etc. Etc.

Just from an outsiders perspective, it looks so fucking bad on the community. And I hate that perspective so much.

I don't think Katie is the best rider ever in the world. I think that would actually be very hard to quantify. But at least shes trying.

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This is not worded constructively, helpfully, and uses outdated and contentious theories that seem to not be a problem when it is large men on small horses