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Old 11-19-2012, 05:31 PM
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I agree that Shirreffs is a master at pointing for a long-term objective. Many of his peers can barely keep the wheels from coming off after a few months of training/racing.
But at what expense does Shirreffs exact from his horses for this?

Psychological trauma from mountain ranges?
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Old 11-19-2012, 06:45 PM
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But at what expense does Shirreffs exact from his horses for this?

Psychological trauma from mountain ranges?
Still, he allows them to dance. That has to count for something.
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Old 11-19-2012, 09:10 PM
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Maybe Rashard Mendenhall is his assistant trainer?
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