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The Velveteen Ocelot

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5. I sort of hope Rafalca does win.

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Thu Aug 2, 2012, 09:30 AM

Aug 2012

More media attention on Ann's insanely expensive hobby, of which $77K was a subsidy from you and me. The right-wing talking heads have been trying to claim Rafalca is just a "therapy animal," like a friendly dog who visits people in nursing homes. An Olympic medal for a $500,000 "therapy animal" with a $77K tax deduction would be fun media fodder.

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Rafalca - she’s America’s Horse! Cheer her on! [View all] kpete Aug 2012 OP

Agreed. Swamp Lover Aug 2012 #1

LOL ananda Aug 2012 #2

''Nay!''>>>> Gabi Hayes Aug 2012 #3

Considering the fact that the 99% have been covering avebury Aug 2012 #4

Your tax deduction info is wrong - they tried to claim $77k deduction. The IRS allowed $49. nt riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #8

I sort of hope Rafalca does win. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #5

She won't win. The $77k tax deduction wasn't allowed - the IRS allowed $49 only riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #9

Some right-wing radio ranters have described Rafalca as a therapy animal. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #13

No, you learn the basics of dressage in almost any discipline of horseback riding. antigone382 Aug 2012 #17

Most people can't afford even basic riding lessons. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #19

How much it costs largely depends on where you are... antigone382 Aug 2012 #20

Even if I had the money I don't think I could get past the sore butt part. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #21

lol, yes the physical discomforts are a barrier to a lot of would-be horse lovers :) antigone382 Aug 2012 #22

Dressage is most done by the 99%ers. Olympians in any sport require big $$ and sponsors riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #24

Why Does The Human Get The Medal Yavin4 Aug 2012 #6

If you ever rode a horse, you'd know that is not completely true Larkspur Aug 2012 #7

+1. Couldn't have said it better... nt riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #10

Human also collect stud fees and the horse does all the work Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #11

Sadly, the rMoneys have made a mockery of legitimate equine therapy. Ineeda Aug 2012 #12

I doubt Anne rides Ralfalca or ever did Larkspur Aug 2012 #14

Has anyone ever transported a horse overseas? EnviroBat Aug 2012 #15

The horses are transported with funds from a private foundation, unlike all other Olympic athletes riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #23

USA! USA! USA! Cali_Democrat Aug 2012 #16

It turns out the Romneys only own half of her KamaAina Aug 2012 #18