Re: LD Miles

["Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

Donna wrote <Granted people are still racing and hurting horses at LD >
in reference to the pulse down to 60 bpm in LD.  Don't forget that people
are also racing and hurting horses doing longer distances...someone recently
finished a 50 here in Michigan in 3:43.  Pretty darn fast I think!  I know
racing occurs at 100 milers but is it a general consensus that people
probably take it slower on 100s than 50s cuz their horse simply has to last
longer?  Also ride managers...I have noticed a discrepancy in some ride
results in that some list ride time PLUS hold time while others list just
ride time.  Is there any system to encourage consistency in reporting ride
results?  Are there rules for that?  Any way to know the difference (without
having been there and ridden the ride?)?  Just curious what people's
thoughts on any of the above might be.
Maggie