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[RC] educating - Larry MillerEducating the rider about doing endurance or competitive is a very good idea. BUT, it won't solve all the problems that riders get into. There is always one out there that thinks he/she knows everything and won't listen. Thus will get into trouble. There are those out there that won't do their homework either. Thus get into trouble. I have been in this sport since 1971, have seen clinics put on by groups or individuals, whatever. Problem is, is to get new distance riders to listen. This is not to say that new riders won't listen, most do, BUT.......And then, there are those of us who know better but still can get into trouble. I guess the only way to keep horses out of trouble would be for a vet to follow them on a quad on the whole trail! I certainly hope at 62, I will know better, but I still make mistakes, hopefully I catch them before the mistakes get too bad. Experience is the best teacher of all. Sometimes it is the only way. Sometimes it is a very hard lesson to learn. I can say one thing about getting older and still doing this sport. I don't ride as fast as I used to so maybe I will stay out of trouble! I also have no problem telling someone if he/she is doing something stupid either. Tactfully of course, but if that doesn't work, then bluntly and loudly as well. Jim Rogan will never forget when he was new to this sport how I yelled at him to put a blanket on his gelding's rump when he came into a cold vet check! I think he put his coat on and Beezar is still going down trail with great care from Jim! LOL Jeanie =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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