Rider Linda Smith, mounted here on Candida, says below that most criticism of the horse show circuit is not based on facts. 'An equestrian performance(...)

Original Toronto Star caption: Rider Linda Smith; mounted here on Candida; says below that most criticism of the horse show circuit is not based on facts. 'An equestrian performance is one of supreme control and understanding between horse and rider;' she writes. 'A certain amount of punishment is involved in training and presentation of an animal;' she says.