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Oh boy, I see another hot thread brewing! I also have not seen any horses neglected in endurance ride camps. That's not to say it hasn't happened, just that I haven't seen it.

 

Again, not ALL CTR groups do horsemanship judging. So I hope everyone who has only done endurance doesn't paint all CTR with the same brush. By the same token, I hope that CTR folks realize that there are many wonderful people and horses in both sports.

 

I've been to endurance rides where the RM had alfalfa and brome hay out for horses at vet checks, fresh water for the horses and treats for the horses and riders.

 

I've been to CTRs that offered to have someone take your hay and water to vet checks, but no CTR manager that I can remember in 8 years of competing has offered my horse fresh alfafa hay at a vet check at the RM's expense! I would say that constitutes taking good care of horses!

 

chris
Kristen A Fisher <kskf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have never done CT so how does the taking care of your horse differ than in endurance? I don't think I have seen horse care neglected in ride camp - have I?

 

Kristen in TX

----- Original Message -----

From: Dbeverly4@xxxxxxx

Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 12:22 AM

Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] Limited Distance vs Competive Trail

In NATRC at least you are NOT judged on every move you make, just on taking good care of your horse.  Which, I am sorry to say, is a sadly neglected facet in most ridecamps.  Think about it.

 

Sylvia

 

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