HorseLife97

oh really! Thats awesome

Don't think of it as snobby, think of it as bluntness. In the "advanced horse world" as I call it (the trainers and professional riders) there are few people who will sugarcoat things, regardless of age or experience. I know that you are young and it is probably difficult for you to relay what exactly you want advice-wise without being criticized for supporting information (rearing, horse being burnt out, etc), and you probably don't understand it from our perspective (since we DON'T know your horse, nor you, nor your trainer). It is natural here for people to criticize the things that have not been asked for critique, especially if it seems like a safety issue or a "big red flag" as they say. Don't take it personally. Take the advice you can use and feel is relevant, and leave the rest. :) Good luck with your horse.