UAE INVITE

["hope lundquist" <wwho20@hotmail.com>]

RIDECAMPERS: The Arabs have been coming to the Tevis for many years. Riders 
from Jordan, UAE , Saudi Arabia,& Qatar. They know what the Tevis is all 
about. I remember one Tevis I rode several years ago when I passed two Arabs 
on the long climb to Devils Thumb. I was riding my horse but they were both 
off their horses leading them up the mountain. They were dressed in their 
native clothing with the traditional head-dress. I saw them at the first and 
second Vet Checks also. I don"t think they finished that year. The Tevis has 
always been an International Ride. They always have some Foreign Riders. The 
Tevis will never be a joint FEI/Tevis Ride! They don't need the FEI to muddy 
up the waters so to speak. After reading some of the excerpts from the FEI 
Rule book that Bob Morris sent us in his post. About making the ride easier 
if necessary. Changing the Trail to make it easier! I  think the U.S. 
Forrest Service would frown upon the Tevis if they leveled Cougar Rock for 
instance. The Tevis will be All/American always. Hope Lundquist
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