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It is very difficult - almost impossible to find a 100 miles of trail in
the East. The OD is the only one I know of.  It is not only some riders that
find the continuous looping in to camp easier - it is ride managers. I doubt
if any horse does. No out checks = fewer vets = lower cost, etc. Of course
with the lack of riders I sure cannot blame them. I would much rather leave
for the day only to return when I finish. I guess I am getting a bit particular
in my old age. 

The thing that may be an issue with dwindling 100's is people don't like
to ride 40 miles of trails 2 1/2 times. They might like to have a diversity.
Unless there is some other reason, e.g., FEI - why spend many hours being
bored on the trail? End it a 50 and get on with the party. Once you have
seen something - why see it again. 

Good point Bob,
Truman

Bob Morris wrote:

One thing missing, at least in this part of the country is the fact many of the rides had between 75 and 100 miles of trail. Now so many rides have loops that are shorter and are repeated. To me, and I am sure many of the older riders, this is boring and tedious. A deterrent to the longer rides.

 

Bob

 

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID