Re: RC: Completion Credo

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/6/00 1:50:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
guest@endurance.net writes:

<< tom sites goearth@shentel.net
 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grow because what was gospel 10-25 yrs ago is no longer valid.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 
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The fat fellow in the easy chair declines to respond to this one as a matter 
of conscience. 

ti