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> Glad to hear that, Heidi--- hadn't thought of the volunteers involved (I
>  thought most were spouses dragged along-- like my "volunteer" ;-)
> So I guess what we need to do is promote BOTH venues :-)
> Bette
> PS I have been at several endurance rides including the Race of
> Champions (the ultimate outside of the Tevis--- beautiful scenery in
> Utah-- my kids and I volunteered there)--- just said I didn't have a 100
>  mile fanny--- but then most people in these posts aren't referring to
> the 100 mile rides, but rather CTR and limited distance as an intro to
> trail riding competition
I certainly don't mean to demean disciplines such as dressage, jumping,
team penning, cutting, and all sorts of other pursuits where Arabs often
shine in open competition.  Those are great, and also do a lot to promote
the breed, as opposed to the damage done by the typical A-show classes. 
That said, there is a reason why distance riding has become the #1
competitive use for Arabians--people didn't see these horses at shows and
decide to do endurance or CTR.  They saw them on the trail, figured out
that they were fun to own and nice to ride, and then when they realized
they had a fit, fun horse, they decided to dip their toe into the water in
LD or CTR or some other distance venue.

Heidi


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When you ask a Quarter horse for something he says - Sure -  and when you
ask an Arab for something he says  - Why? - 
~  Heidi Smith

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