[RC] cost of rides - LD costs as much as endurance - Jonni
Just because the ride vet sees a horse "less times"
, does not mean he cost the ride any less. The fees management pays are
pretty much set, no matter if you are there for a 25 miler, or a 50. Campground
fees is a good example. Just because you ride 25, and leave after you
finish...say, 1PM to head home, should management have paid less for that
camp site than someone who rode the 50, and stayed until 6PM? Vets are
there for the day. They usually charge a flat fee, or a fee per horse. But, I
would be if they do a fee per horse, it is not less for a distance with less vet
checks. I do think it cost management pretty much the same, no matter if
you ride a 25, or a 50. I'd say they will pay more for 100 milers, as it is
keeping a vet there even longer. Most management probably gives LD riders a
break, to encourage newbie's to the ride. But, some rides are going to the same
entry fee, for both LD and 50's.
