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[RC] Malaysia: headed out - Steph TeeterLeaving the hotel in a few minutes, opening ceremonies, lunch, stuff. then 'flag off' at 3:30. I'll be doing the 120km, the horse I have (thank you Hi Shu'iab!) is only 7 and not qualified by EAM for the 160km. Big strong tough anglo-arab, a little attitude, but they tell me he's a pretty straight forward ride (haven't been on him yet!!). Strong at the start, then fairly reasonable down the trail. Sounds about right (one always has to wonder at definition/translation of 'strong' though :) I'll start a little late if possible, and just try to get him through it healthy. A challenge for any horse here, at any speed. Forecast is 90degrees 80%humidiy for today, cooling to upper 70's at night. Only 11 starters, not enough qualified horses for all of the guests. The al Wrsan riders will be riding tomorrow on the 85km. Marcello said they'd just ride for the experience and hospitality. No competing or speed, a friendly ride. I don't think Sh. Hazza is riding, but his brother Sh. Khalid will. I think I'm the only really foreign foriegn rider starting today, though there are two fellows from Brunei (I'll have photos and names later). The Sultan is riding also (next in line for King). Hard to get much info at this point, haven't seen an official starting list yet. Amran's here, gotta go! Steph =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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