[RC] Things I learned at Shut Up and Ride - Laura Hayes
Here goes again--yes, I know, I am really fortunate
to ride so much, and so many places. Last week, Utah, this week,
NY.
Things I learned at Shut Up and Ride in
NY:
1. Slow and steady may not win the race, but
a horse that still looks good - finish or not, is a darn good
feeling.
2. Mud Sucks.
3. Patti Stedman gives the most amusing ride
meeting ever.
4. Little girls who hold hands across the
finish line are really cute - makes you want one (my husband thumped me for
saying that...)
5. My horse's well being is WAY more
important to me than my name in EN...I pulled her after the first day as the mud
and elevation changes were subtly taking their toll.
6. Mountain Horse Out Moist tights are the
toughest tights I have ever used. Three pairs have been through 23
fifty mile rides this year, including a nasty open wound from a tree on my knee
from Bryce, and they show no wear or holes. (got them on ebay for under
$30.)
7. My friend Libby Llop is the toughest woman
I know, finishing 50 miles just a couple months after breaking her back and
having surgery. You go girl!
8. Mud REALLY Sucks.
9. South western New York is a really
beautiful place. The trees, the mountains, the creeks (overflowing...) the
wildlife...You should try it.
10. Allegany Shut Up and Ride is a
super well run ride. Thanks Patti and Rich.
