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Re: [RC] [RC] re: any horse can do 25, etc. - Joe LongOn Tue, 18 May 2004 22:55:34 -0600, Joe Long <jlong@xxxxxxxx> wrote: ... We like LD'ers, we respect them, we helped develop the LD program, and we believe we have a right to protect the horses they ride in LD rides by applying the knowledge we've gained with experience, yes. ... "This distance," and the rules governing it, must be developed by people who know what the hell they're doing. When I read this back I saw that it could be misunderstood as claiming that LD riders don't know what they are doing. That is not what I was saying. Many LD riders are quite caring, competent and experienced riders. Although, some are not. I leave it as an exercise for the reader into which group Howard falls. -- Joe Long jlong@xxxxxxxx http://www.rnbw.com ============================================================ Every horse can be taught to walk faster than you think. It is one of the most important qualities of a good riding horse. Some have it naturally, others need to learn. On the other hand, if you are riding a tired horse, an easy jog is more efficient, covers more groumnd with less effort. (it's the rebound effect of the two beat trot) ~ Dot Wiggins ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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