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RE: [RC] LD's an BC - Jim HollandYou know, this is a great ride award, and not just for LD. Vets really identify with a rider who has properly trained their horse to stand quietly for the vet check exam, trots out readily, lifts his feet with a touch, etc. They ALSO appreciate a rider who presents his horse with no sand on his belly and legs, clean feet, sweat rinsed off, and a light blanket if appropriate. I get funny looks sometimes when I show up in the vet check with just a neck rope. Actually I could trot my guys with nothing, but wouldn't want to "show up" the rest of you guys. <VBG> I actually got a completion once on a marginal call on a miserable, wet, muddy ride when the vet said "He's a great little guy, he's worked hard for you and I love the way you care for him". I didn't know whether to hug the horse or the vet. :) Jim, Sun of Dimanche+, and Mahada Magic Richard T. "Jim" Holland Three Creeks Farm 175 Hells Hollow Drive Blue Ridge, Ga 30513 (706) 258-2830 www.threecreeksarabians.com Callsign KI4BEN -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carol Suggs Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 6:45 PM To: Judy Houle; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] LD's an BC What we did on our ride this year is that a "TOP HORSE/RIDER" award was given in the 25 LD. It was a collective effort between the vet's that day on who they thought was a stand out horse in the limited distance ride. It was not judged as a normal BC. In fact one of our vets said it was a toss up between two junior riders for the award. The Horse and Rider that were eventually selected where chosen because of the horsemanship and care that the junior rider showed to his mount, apparently this stuck out to all the vets and why he was chosen. The Top Horse/Rider for the LD rides was the idea of our ride manager for this year. I don't know if it will be done next year, but I thought it a good idea. Carol-Mariposa, CA =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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