> > This is worse than the inclusion of equestrian events.
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> Hrm? Watch out, or I'll sick Leen on you. Equestrian events are absolutely fitting. Few people realize it, but horseback riding is a physically taxing activity and requires precise physical coordination and timing. It's as appropriate as any traditional Olympic sport.

That comment surprised me as much as if someone had said "it's worse than the inclusion of swimming." I can only assume Tranio has neither ridden a horse nor watched Olympic-level equestrian competition before. If you think the horse does everything itself and the rider just sits there, then anybody off the street could buy an appropriately-trained horse and win a gold medal at the Olympics. That's no more true than saying I could win an Olympic road race tomorrow if I only had the same kind of bike they use.

Brunnen-"I wish"G