Re: RC: Donna Snyder Smith's columns

[Jim Holland <lanconn@tds.net>]

Laney, I couldn't agree more.  Our training methods and knowledge are
applicable to all horse disciplines.

Donna's articles are of the "Technical Article" type.  I would guess
that EN does not have to do much to them except publish them as
written.  There are lots of people who can write....that is, put pen to
paper (or finger to keyboard) and produce information that is
grammatically correct, flows logically, and reads well.  These people
are very valuable to publications, because they can take a mishmash of
accurate confetti and jargon produced by techies and massage it into a
great article.  However, people who are technically knowledgeable at a
high level and also have the ability to write well are difficult to
find. I would like to see EN keep Donna's articles. In fact, why not
solicit and pay for a few more?  Why not reprint Dr. Ken Marcella's
article on Endurance Veterinarians in DVM Magazine or some of his many
other articles?  Ken is not only a good writer, but a dedicated
Endurance vet and his practice is totally Equine.  Why not a couple of
Angie McGhee's humorous articles? 

Have written a FEW articles for major publications myself, I can attest
to the time, effort, and research required.  I'm not sure I would be
willing to write a monthly column of this quality without a little more
than just advertising space. If $$$$ is an issue, I would be willing to
add $1.00 to my AERC Membership fee and make EN something more than just
a place to look up ride results. 

By the way....I drop off my Endurance News at the Dentist's Office or
the local Veterinarian.  People "steal" them from the counter magazines. 

Jim Holland AERC 4074

Laney Humphrey wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>     I've said it before so I'll say it again: AERC ought to be
> capitalizing on the knowledge and experience of it's participants and
> also looking for ways to generate revenue.   One way might be to sell
> subscriptions to the newsletter.  Another would be to become a
> publisher by compiling and selling articles from EN and Ridecamp and
> maybe even soliciting contributions from members and or experts.
> Another word for what I think AERC should be doing is "marketing" our
> sport; getting the word out to the world at large instead of remaining
> focused only on the membership.
>     There is an editorial in the December Equus which I just got today
> about the USET selection process.  The author is critical of the
> present system but also of the tradition-bound training regimes still
> used by most.  He goes on to say that some top level riders are
> working with experts in endurance for advice on how to achieve top
> conditioning without the stress from constant galloping and jumping!
> Our achievements and knowledge are respected by the rest of the horse
> world; it's OK to ask to be paid for what we know and to toot our horn
> some too.
> Laney
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