Re: [RC] Learning from riding accidents - Tracy Cann
By far the most accidents I've been witnessed to have been in LD, usually
near the beginning of the ride. I don't know exactly what it is except it
seems like there are more inexperienced riders and/or inexperienced horses
involved. I LOVE LD. Don't get me wrong, I've done allot of it, but
there are some crazy people out there. Just the start of an LD ride
sometimes scares the crap out of me. I've done much more LD than
Endurance because of either an aging horse or starting one out and unless there
are only 2 people in the LD, the starts get a little crazy. It's one
of the reasons I like 50's better. More mellow. "Easy boys,
it's a long way to Damascus!" (Viggo Mortensen in Hidalgo) comes to mind.
I can't wait to do a 100. I bet it's really "CHILLIN" at the start.
Maybe it's me but it seems like if you want a less crazy ride, go
farther.
