Ridecamp: [RC] [Guest] LD and finish time

Betty Washburn washburnb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

At this fall's Biltmore a belgian draft finished the LD trail
but missed the time of pulse-down by only a minute. Her owner
didn't consider this a failure; merely part of the learning
curve on how to better pace the ride and improve on their
conditioning.  They completed well within our current LD
parameters at their next ride. (Biltmore was their maiden
ride).

This owner's philosophy  - to me - exemplifies the essence
of our sport: facing the challenge through preparation and
strategy; finishing the trail sound and making incremental
improvements to face the challenge again....and again....
and again.

Rather than diluting the nature of the challenge with a
parameter change (and the sweetness of accomplishment),
it seems to me to be preferable to keep the LD finish
as it is now.  Because it is for safety, right?

BTW, if y'all ever want to see a really buff draft with
that "distance runner's look", come to a SE ride.

Merry Christmas to all,
Betty





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