Endurance.Net Ridecamp Archives

Some people have to travel long distances by themselves

to attend endurance rides. For those having a dog along

is not only good company but also protection... especially

for the women in our sport. I would hate for those people

to have to travel alone because a well behaved and cared

for dog was not allowed.

That said, they should be kept under control at all times.

All of them. If they can't get along, they can be in the

truck or in the trailer. Else, tied, or on leash. Barking,

like stallions calling, should not be allowed in ridecamp.

Tektronics has a very effective bark limiting collar for not

a whole lot of money ($110) that will keep a dog quiet if

left in the trailer while the owner is on the trail.

At every ride I've ever been at where there was a notice

about loose dogs, there were loose dogs and nothing

was done. Except SASO. (There's always one). I'm

not naming names, but there was a dog near the vetting

area even at Barbara's ride (she probably didn't see it).

It appears to me that sometimes you and your dog

needing to obey the ride rules is directly related to who

you are and who you know.

Kathy Myers

in Santa Fe, NM