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I haven't been on RC latley for several reasons. Remodeling means no 
electricity until the electrician decides so. I feel so out of touch without my 
computer which is really sad. At the same time, I have done alot more riding 
without it!

The other reason was the abuse that one poster kept on giving and giving. Then 
to read that one must tolerate such abuse in order to learn was more than I 
could take. If my teachers had ever called me a cow, my parents would have 
strung them up and beat them senseless. In order to educate, people must have 
the desire to hear what you have to share. Name calling and verbal abuse does 
not create that type of environment. At least, not in my world.

My mom passed away this past Christmas. She had every reason to be bitter and 
angry at the world, but she wasn't. Up until the very end, she was still 
teaching us valuable lessons. I have decided that from now on, before I add my 
two cents or let a conversation evolve into an arguement, I will ask myself, in 
the end will it matter? If it doesn't than I can let it go because life really 
is too short. Too short to tolerate ignorance, abuse, bullying and people who 
are not so bright. Present company excluded. ;)

I am glad that within the few days that I have been lurking, the whole Shagya 
drama has come to an end. I know Angie and everyone else meant well. I really 
appreciated the comments from the always wise Kim and the ice breaking comedian 
Dr.("I wanna Shagya." That was soooo funny!)

Don't argue over what's the "real distance" for endurance or which is the 
perfect breed. Ride your own horse however long you want to and don't worry 
about what everyone else is doing. Before you know it, you are so caught up in 
someone else's business that you don't have time for yourself. If there is 
something you want to share in the name of education, present it in a way so as 
not to offend, and people will gobble it up like a horse does beet pulp!

Life is REALLY too short to spend so much time on RC, (no offense to Steph and 
John as we all appreciate the ability to have a RC and the wonderful pictures 
and news coverage)or on any other forum for that matter. Especially when you 
have horses to ride as well as family and friends to spend time with. If the 
weather is bad, read the rest of the stuff on Endurancenet. It is jam packed 
with good stuff! Just keep your credit card handy;)

Just ride.
Lisa Salas, The Oddf ARm
posting as a guest, living out of the horsetrailer, no e-mail, no kitchen, no 
lights, no fridge, no dishwasher, no plumbing......all the more reason to ride, 
I say!!!




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