Re: what IS rider option?

["John Bass" <jbass@beattynv.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Louise Burton <firedancefarms@prodigy.net>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 2:41 PM
Subject: RC: what IS rider option?


> Until a "cut and dry" definition is made of the three catagories, data is
> inaccurate.
> I just managed a big ride and we had a time with the catagories.  Some
> people believe unless the vet "forces"you to pull, it is RO.  Others
believe
> a "not quite right" is a metabolic.  And how about the riders who just
never
> came back?  For a ride manager, who teeter-totters on not putting on a
ride
> "ever again" ( and there are more of us than you think!)


 I sure don't want
> more  complaints...it is easier for a RM to just put RO.  That way no one
is
> mad, and all goes "well".

Lousie
The key word here is easier. Instead of standing your ground and taking
control of the situation you try to make everyone happy. When you try to
please everyone, you please no one. Remember there are only a few whiners.
If they don't come back, you are better off.
John







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