Review of "True Equitation," short story by Caitlyn Santi
Summary: Tuscany, Italy 1341. Have you ever wondered who first turned dancing with horses into a dressage competition? Or maybe how the arena letters got their order? This short story is an enchanting ride through history to a time and place where most men considered themselves experts in all things, they were harsh riders and considered horses as merely tools of transportation. In this time when women working with horses was frowned upon by society, will one young woman teach the men a thing or two about about True Equitation? Review: Without a doubt Santi has considerable knowledge in the equestrian area. However, the historical value of this short story seems to stop there. Not only is it completely implausible that a woman publicly display herself in such a fashion but even more unrealistic is the fact that the knights (men) would create a competition with such loose contestant rules. I get that it's supposed to have a fantasy feel. ...