tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post4659469207196110523..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Nice guys do dressageStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-3062155224953261002013-01-14T14:57:30.566-05:002013-01-14T14:57:30.566-05:00WOW, I am SOOOOO glad to read this! So great to he...WOW, I am SOOOOO glad to read this! So great to hear something positive about a big-name rider once in a while! Thank you, BTB readers, for your anecdotes as well to fill in the picture. I now officially have someone smart (I dig the helmet, too) and nice who's a good horseman to root for in the world of big dressage. :-)RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-58276916944526467232013-01-14T11:05:56.083-05:002013-01-14T11:05:56.083-05:00I saw George when he was riding Rocher at the Regi...I saw George when he was riding Rocher at the Region 8 Championships in Saugerties, NY one year. Absolutely the nicest person - and his kindness was so evident in the way he rode Rocher. Definately one of my FAVORITE FEI riders!! CUATXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249596337805436501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-58822204813151573912013-01-13T15:06:40.288-05:002013-01-13T15:06:40.288-05:00I'm not a regular poster, but had to comment o...I'm not a regular poster, but had to comment on this!! I worked with George when he was at Gypsy Woods Farm. I started cleaning stalls and was of course COMPLETELY starstruck. I later went on to groom for the farm's owners and assist with George's horses on the Wellington circuit. Absolutely, hands down, the most modest, kind, friendly horse professional I have ever spent time Lauren Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725624257629377776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-63024811875860626762013-01-13T08:30:04.288-05:002013-01-13T08:30:04.288-05:00Hi, A GMO is a group member organization -- meanin...Hi, A GMO is a group member organization -- meaning a GMO of the USDF. Sorry about the jargon!Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-83884386394086121072013-01-13T08:19:49.294-05:002013-01-13T08:19:49.294-05:00One of my regrets is not having seen George and Ro...One of my regrets is not having seen George and Rocher perform. I know there's YouTube, but it isn't the same. Nice to know he's nice--Steffen Peters has the same reputation. Very personable.TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-11010386678765830762013-01-12T18:59:30.396-05:002013-01-12T18:59:30.396-05:00And he's intelligent too! The safety helmet is...And he's intelligent too! The safety helmet is the perfect topper--even at FEI!<br /><br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-64904594432930554442013-01-12T14:38:37.206-05:002013-01-12T14:38:37.206-05:00Sorry, what is a GMO? I only know it as the acrony...Sorry, what is a GMO? I only know it as the acronym for "genetically modified organism".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com