Oh I don't know if I should say anything - I really
hesitate. Since I haven't even started a ride yet. But that's my
intention, and I'm a member of AERC, so ... I guess I'm as qualified as anyone
to speak up about something I know very little about.... (ok, don't get
your panties in a wad, that is a joke, not directed at anyone in
particular!)
Aren't the rules of AERC defining an endurance
ride as a distance of at least 50 miles?
I think it is wonderful that LD's are there for us,
for WHATEVER reason. As a training and/or conditioning ride, for new
and/or young horses, or for riders or horses who aren't as physically
strong, for people with less time, or just for fun! But I don't
expect the same rules to apply, as for an endurance ride -- that is, a 50 miler
or greater distance.
Am I wrong, here? If LD riders
really want to change the rules and definitions, then address the
board. But that would mean changing the very definition of endurance in
AERC, wouldn't it? If so, I'm NOT for it. LD's have their
place, and I certainly don't look down on the LDs or LD participants, but it's
just not the same as doing 50 + miles. And never will be. Just
my opinion.
