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RE: [RC] re: difficult rides - bobmorris

Cindy:

Well said and thank you for expressing it so simply but
well.

Bob

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID 

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[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy
Collins
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:30 AM
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Subject: [RC] re: difficult rides


All good questions, Melissa, and like everything in this
sport, you'll probably get a variety of answers.  One of the
big areas of discussion on both lists recently is a feeling
by many old timers that we have "dumbed" down the terrain
for the international folks and/or newer generation of
riders.  I'm sure that's an oversimplification, but it does
seem to me that some of the newer riders whine a lot about
tough terrain that really is the foundation of the sport.
Anyhow, I really like "technical or tough"
trails...especially with a young, hot horse.  Give them
something to think about and teach them to use their bodies
and minds for something besides speed.  The Tevis and the
BigHorn are very technical rides.  The early ROCs were very
technical.  There are many others, but I use these because
I've ridden on them.  BTW, these technical rides are usually
breathtakingly beautiful, too!  Here's what makes them
technical...1) Lots of climb and descent.  The BigHorn
starts as approx. 4,000 ft and goes over 10,000 ft.  The
Tevis climbs and falls from 9,000 ft to below 1,000 ft.  2)
Single track trails with plenty of rocks, roots, uneven
footing, water crossings and drop offs.  3)  Ride management
and the vets expect you to be competent and to be
responsible for yourself and your horse. 
They are there to help you complete, but not to babysit.  4)

Weather...Tevis' heat is legendary, especially in the
canyons.  The BigHorn can be very hot in the desert and can
easily snow on top, and may have howling winds, too.  I'm
sure other riders have other criteria.  Good luck to you and
don't be afraid of tough rides...they are worth it.  Cindy


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