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RE: [RC] LD/Endurance - heidiOr we could say that 25-35 is class C, 50-65 is class B, and 70+ is class A. I think the jump from 50 to 75 is much more significant than the jump from 25 to 50. I think nearly any horse that can do a 4 hour 25 can complete a 50. I don't think the same is true of going from an 8 hour 50 to a 75. Personally, I find that more "demeaning" if you will than calling it "Limited." JMHO. I think there's a much bigger bar between 50 and 75, and since we don't recognize that, then we ought to be consistent. For the rider, perhaps. But for the horse, no. A bar, yes--but not as big a bar as between the 25s and 50s. I'm not sure about sports, but bridge, chess and go all have very formal systems for recognizing levels of achievement. As does endurance. Having struggled for 11 years to achieve my next mileage chevron, I was so tickled when I got my completion on the 75 at Purple Passion (and passing the 6000 mile mark that has loomed like the impossible for several years) that I was laughing and crying and actually almost energized as I toddled back to my rig alone in the dark.Congradulations! At the moment, 2000 miles is a long way off for me. See, you DO recognize that as a "bar" or a level of accomplishment! We've debated this before and I don't think either of us are saying anything we haven't said before. If you want to discuss it off-list or on the trail one day, I'd be happy to, but I'd rather let this part of the thread drop. Naw, on the trail I'd rather enjoy the scenery and have some energy left to think about my horse. I spent the whole day at PP trying to avoid thinking about levels of accomplishment, for fear I'd jinx myself. Heidi ============================================================ In my experience (22 year worth) most endurance riders are great people who will go out their way to help and be friendly. ~ Laura Hayes ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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