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 Kind of like trying to decide on "One huge Party Night"  and" Years of 
campfires, friends and a soft nuzzling nose."
 Laurie/Rascal/Honey /Scout

> I haven't really decided exactly how I feel about 'this' sport. It is so
> very different from our local rides - it is so intense, so fast fast fast,
> and without the challenges of varied terrain it is a very monotone event.
> Right now, the UAE is setting the standard for endurance. In terms of 
> speed,
> training-conditioning, horse selection and competition. I believe they 
> could
> run circles around most of us, in any terrain, any ride, because
> physiologically these horses are phenomenal... Because of this I find it
> fascinating, and awesome. But there is a high price to pay. For every
> success, there are 4 failures. The UAE can afford to buy and train more
> horses, but can we? Do we really want to play in this yard? The obvious
> answer is yes, because FEI is the elite - and our Federation - USEF- is
> dedicated to competing successfully at the International level. Endurance 
> at
> the FEI level is generally acknowleged to be the ultimate competition in 
> our
> sport, and there are always many who aspire to being the best at their
> endeavor. But, even though I would probably jump at the chance to compete
> over here, there's a persistent feeling that it is folly. To attain those
> speeds, one must start with a physiologically superior horse, and then 
> train
> very very hard, always one training ride away from 'one too many' and
> ensuing soundness issues.  I think it might be better just to go and enjoy
> the food...
>
> Steph
>
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