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> Why does the AERC define endurance as 50+ miles?
I'm sure others will answer your question about how endurance is 
defined in the bylaws. However, there are reasons why longer distance 
rides are more physically challenging to a horse. Here is a copy of a 
research project published this year that indicates that changes 
occur in horses in endurance exercise: 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=14669936&query_hl=16 


"The ride length has a significant impact on blood serum amino acids 
mobilization and uptake; in the shorter race the increases stand only 
for mobilization, whereas in the longer the decrease can be 
considered the effect of the onset of the amino acids catabolism."

Another 
one: 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15059243&query_hl=29

"The Try/BCAA ratio decreased in 20- and 50-km races and increased in 
the others. These data confirm that long-distance exercise involves a 
mobilization of BCAA. The utilization of BCAA seems to be important 
in prolonged exercise: in the 72-km ride, we observed a decrease in 
BCAA blood serum levels, while a major role of Try was indicated by 
its increase, resulting in a rise of the Try/BCAA ratio."

> Susan also says that the rider just needs to realize that what 
> he/she is doing
> is serious regardless what someone else thinks.  The problem with 
> this is that
> AERC does not consider LD as legit. rides.  The points are 
> different, the miles
> do not get included as "regular" miles, the times are not even included in EN
> in ride results,etc.

The times are going to be included in EN. They are able to be viewed 
NOW thru the online database. Simply click on the ride results, then 
on each rider and you will see the ride time.   There are regional 
and national awards for Limited Distance, with more being added next 
season. All miles ridden in AERC sanctioned rides of any distance are 
tracked and recorded.

Actually, by including LD rides in the point system the same as the 
other distances -- would likely completely wipe out any and all 
awards the LD riders get. That would be ironic wouldn't it. :) (be 
careful what you wish for)

Karen
in NV





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