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Things sure do change.  During GAHR i never rode w/a helmet.  Today i do.  I never even used electrlytes but now i do.  I always thought in order to win i needed to finish.  I sometimes finished but rarely won.  What place am i in now?  Recognizing those that "finish is to win"  treat their horses like companions, friends and the other part of the team.  Those that think "to win is to win" usually, but not always, think of their partner as chattel or something to be discarded if they don't "DO Good".  Like a dirty sock.  Others don't share this belief.  Thats why there will always be disparity between belief. You...me ...or..even us will not change that belief.  Its a big world and there's plenty of room for different opinions.  Give us room to grow because what was gospel 10-25 yrs ago is no longer valid.  But SOME of us will always treat our horses with respect and yes even LOVE.   So let those that want to go to the fringe, train and DO GOOD now for a quick adrenaline fix.  Hopefully they will find the majesty of EQUUS and not just that of CHATTEL.  Again, there is room for all, just be kind.  In a cruel world thats why i recreated Will Tevis' concept of 4 horses 1 rider.  DOK2001.  There, the emphasis will be on the Rider over 24 hours and since doing it once i know from whence i speak.  Unless, a fat fellow is there in his easy chair dispensing concotcions the major factor will be on the rider not the horses.   And, shouldn't that be the way it is if in fact it is a battle between MEN not Horses? tom sites