In all seriousness, given that we've been 
  having considerable fun with this topic, I think this is a terrific 
  idea.  I would volunteer a photo of Lud, as yet to be taken, in his black 
  riding tights, with his horse alongside, or under him, as the case may 
  be.  He has powerful, muscular legs that just show well in tights.  
  Of course, many west region riders associate him with his jeans and red 
  suspenders, but he's found tights chafe less than jeans, so there's been a 
  changeover.
  (He'd probably be embarrassed to death if 
  he knew I was writing this.)  I'm prejudiced, of course, but I think he'd 
  make a great calendar "pinup".  It's the genuine western look that gets 
  me.....the cross between Gregory Peck and John Wayne....and the rugged, lean 
  face.  
  As an aside, do you realize that in the 
  1700s and 1800s, when men wore knee britches and socks, those who had 
  skinny legs used to fill the socks with sawdust to make their legs look more 
  appealing?  Honest, I read it. 
   
  Barbara
   
   
   
   
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    Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 11:04 
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    Subject: [RC] It would sell big 
    time!
    
What an idea.  You know how girls and women love horses. 
     Well, calendars of "Firemen" have sold well also.   
Soooo, we 
    make a calendar of pictures of beautiful horses, with their strong male 
    riders, and great country as the back ground. 
We could sell this across 
    the nation.  AERC would never need to worry about money again. 
    
Lynge