BE KIND

CARL HESTER’s opinion (8 May) touched on the current trend on social media of so-called “experts” who are quick to vilify other riders. They offer expert advice about shoeing, veterinary processes and how to ride a grand prix horse. But when checking out their credentials via social media, their riding ability is often in the casual hacker status. Yet these so-called experts become judge and jury, often basing their opinions on a single photograph, which in itself is but a second in time. These ...