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[RC] RUNNERS&TEVIS - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Larry Lewis aerc75@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== In 79 the Tevis had the runners run with the horses. It was the first, and last time it ever happened. Some of the runners finished ahead of riders, granted we had vet check holds. It was great, us riders were cheering them on. I think his last name was Gonzales, he finished in front of many horses hold or no hold. The Marines had many runners, they were awsome they stayed with me all day long, passing as I went into the vet checks. It was a magical ride. This ride as well as many other rides are not on my mileage with aerc. I have tried to straighten this out many times but to no avail. Years ago we didn't think it that important to keep all the stats, my rides from 76-86 not on the records, this includes Tevis finishes as well as Old Dominion finishes, I think we looked at it a lot different then, we were just thrilled to be riding and the awards were more of a personal thing. National champion limited distance GIVE ME A BREAK....LL ===========================================================There must be a full understanding between the horse and rider for entry into the top competition brackets. There must be a confidence established that the desired position is attainable. There must be a caring for the horse, on the part of the owner, so as to not exceed the physical limits in the heat of competition. There must be a well planned training program that will result in the necessary equine attributes. ~ Bob Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ===========================================================
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