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[RC] Fw: Linited Distance BC - Dot Wiggins

In addition to this I'd like to say
I've never felt looked down on when doing LDs (I've ridden all distances)
Don't know where folks get this idea.
LDs have a different place in AERC now than "in the beginning"
There are many folks that just have no way, for many reasons, to prepare
and/or participate in the longer distances.  LD is a very important part of
AERC today.
That said, I still feel "Limited Distance" for lack of a better name, and
"Endurance",   are two parts of the same sport, just as "International" is
another part.
Maybe different "Level" is a good term.
What ever "level" you want to play on is up to each rider and horse on any
given day.
There is no lack of competition, challenge, or satisfaction at any level no
matter your goals..
No one is belittled or exalted as long as each one does the best they can to
complete with a happy horse.

Dot



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dot Wiggins" <dotwgns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <kathleen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Bob/Arlene Morris" <bobmorris@xxxxxxxx>; "Gail Williams"
<gailwilliams@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 10:19 PM
Subject: Linited Distance BC



Here in the NW we have been judging LDs for BC the same as 50 miles and up
for years.  ( Vet Score,  Time of top ten,  and Weight)
I have seen no more horses being "raced" for placings at these rides than

at

the few rides who do not give top ten placings.
While I would not like to see LDs lumped with all other distances, I feel
LDs should be managed much like the longer rides, with placings and

regular

BC judging, but in their own division.  I prefer to keep the "Pulse Down

to

Finish" for the LD rides.


Dot Wiggins  AERC# 968





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