[RC] racing to the finish line at any ride - oddfarm
Usually, our rides are out in the middle of nowhere and there aren't other
riders on our trails. But sometimes we do have to share our trails. Not all
equestrians share our enthusiasm about our sport.
John's
point was that he felt the finish line was not safe. That is a valid point if
indeed there were other riders on the trail. Whether or not racing to the
finish line starts 300 yards back or a mile, it still needs to be safe. Not just
for our riders, but for the community at large. That is ride managements
responsibility. If someone would have gotten hurt, it could have been ugly for
everyone involved. A legal disaster. We can't remove ALL risks, but we can make
it less riskier.
By the way, how come we have to have trail etiquette for each
other (like stopping so the other horse can drink, not passing faster than a
trot) but not for anyone else on the trail?? Who cares, we are racing to the
finish line! GET OUTTA THE WAY!! ( hey, new bumper sticker, "If you are not an
endurance rider, get the hell outta the way!")
Ya know what's funny? Some of the very same
people who say racing kills, are saying also, "Aw, don't take away the race to
the finish.". Is this a confused lot, or what? Do I sound sarcastic?
I am sure the RM for this or any ride, will
do their best to make sure it is safe, always. And Mr. Thunder, you
can always volunteer to help plan the finish line for next year.
