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 I agree with Truman and would like to add that I think I 
can take better care of my horse riding LD than comp.  I can get off and 
walk with him.  I can sponge him whenever I want...I always get confused 
with comp about whether or not I can or can't sponge.  I can also go slower 
on an LD...I have up to 6 hours to complete and usually only have the 30 minute 
check.  With a 25 mile comp, you have your hold time plus any surprise 
checks to get through and you have to do it in 4 hours and 30 minutes (at least 
that's the time I've always had to work with).  I would go with 
LD. 
Maggie 
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