RE: Sportsmanship/continuing on

["John Teeter" <johnt@endurance.net>]

I do recall an instance where I was a 50 continuing out on my last loop and
the 75s were in line showing for BC and completions - well we're a bit
slow - but Ms. Summers and another who right now escapes my memory were
there waiting to see the vets to complete and graciously allowed squeek and
I - as continuing on the trail - to pass through.  lucky for us they did as
it was a 15min hold and I was about 11:45 into the ride when I finished that
last loop.

johnt

(of course I did have to explain myself and convince them that I was
deserving of their gracious behavior:)

-----Original Message-----
From: Nancy Mitts [mailto:mitts_n@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 6:49 PM
To: ribbitttreefrog@yahoo.com
Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Sportsmanship/continuing on


I think it's pretty common for the horses continuing on trail to get
priority if there's a line in the checks. We try to do it that way in the
Central Region. Yes, it does take more than one vet, even for a small ride
(That's where loop rides are a blessing.) Even so, sometimes the vets all
get busy if a horse needs treated somewhere. It is best if the manager or
check personnel spell out who gets priority so the rider's don't have to
ask. Of course, there's no excuse for outright rudeness. The miles and hours
do take their toll though, and at 65-100 miles I'm not usually not too
chatty! <BG>

Nancy Mitts

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