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RE: [RC] howard and racing - Catfish DanielsI guess I totally missed something here. I since deleted Howard's post after sorta scanning through it, but it seems to me that he was more talking about people staying out of the way at the finish line. What's wrong with that??? I don't know Howard personally, but I would bet that he is all FOR riding within safe control. What I got from his e-mail was the fact that if you go to an endurance ride, which many indeed consider a race (hey, to each their own), stay out of the way. At an endurance ride most horses are wound up, no matter how safe one tries to ride. One should stay out of the way no matter what. It's their time, their right of way. And let's face it, there will be people racing to the finish line, whether it is to win, to slide into the top 10 spot, or simply because you're excited to finish the 50 miles, chances are that horses will be galloping in. I think Howard's advice was great, to stay the heck out of the way. As long as endurance is done competitively and it is something other than a trail ride, you will have people racing. The trail is designated for those competing - if you see horses coming your way, I side with Howard, MOVE. I say, leave it up to the individual how they choose to ride their mounts. They've done the training, they've put in the time and effort, they have paid their entry fees, there's nothing in the AERC rules that outlaws racing to the finish line, and hopefully the individual riders will be responsible enough to ride their horses at whatever speed it is to keep it safe. My personal opinion, your smart remark and calling Howard a fool just because you don't agree with him...I thought that was pretty cheap. Catfish DBL Realtors -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ridecamp Guest Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 7:24 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] howard and racing Please Reply to: Cate Peloquin cpenguin57@xxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Howard, I've never met you and thought at one time I might want to, but now I think not! My father taught me at an early age that it's better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. I don't remember where that quote came from but it seems to fit you perfectly. Sorry if I miss quoted and didn't give the author credit. Thanks for your concern and thoughts about riding in control. Thanks! Cate Peloquin ============================================================ I don't think you have to join a gym or buy frilly outfits to get some fitness. A decent set of shoes and a 15 minute dismount here and there will help. ~ Jon K. Linderman, Ph.D., FACSM, Assistant Professor of Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ It is how we "feel" deep inside that matters, cause each of us knows the truth, regardless of how we try make it complicated. It just isn't. ~ Frank Solano ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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