Re: [RC] [RC] Limited Distance vs Competive Trail - Dbeverly4
In a message dated 3/15/2005 1:14:24 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
sherman@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I often mount/dismount on the "off" side to make
sure my horses are comfortable with it in case of an injury to me or whomever
is riding, and because sometimes it is easier on the horse if we are on a hill
to mount/dismount on the high side, wherever that happens to be. Is this the
sort of thing that NATRC doesn't like to see? Just
curious.
Frequently you are asked to do an offside mount. If you choose to
mount on the offside, that's ok too.
Sorry if I sounded harsh in my previous post.....I get a little irritated
with the myths and criticisms of NATRC usually by people who've never done a
ride or who did one and didn't like being "judged".
You'd be surprised how many sore backs on horses are actually not due to
saddle fit and paying attention to your equitation can make a big
difference. That is one area where the horsemanship judging aspect can
really help our horses.
I agree with Ed! You can do both sports and have fun.....they're both
just opportunities to go on nice long trail rides :)
