Re: RC: Conflict of Interest

[RBluebirdpr@aol.com]

In a message dated 08/09/2001 7:14:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
guest@endurance.net writes:

<<  The more
 outside financial support there is, the more inaccessible it
 becomes to those who are not either rich or well-connected.
 
 kat >>

I not sure I agree with you Kat.  I have been an outside financial supporter 
for the last two Pan Ams.  I could be wrong about this but I believe that 
because of outside supporters, the number of rider/horse teams have been 
increased for this Pan Am, allowing riders and horses to compete who have not 
been able to in the past.  I have nothing to gain from my support except 
knowing that my love for this sport will help and allow anyone that has the 
guts and fortitude to go out and get a spot on the USA TEAM......CAN!!!

Phil Rash
Spirit of The Mountain Farms  (I raise Alpacas....unrelated to endurance)