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Re: [RC] Pit Crews? - Dana

Sooo... I guess a pit crew is only "needed" when doing a 50 or more...? In CTR, we just do it all ourselves, and I can't really imagine sitting around while others take care of my horse... but then again, I've never done anything over "Novice" which is a combo of 30 (+/-) miles over TWO days... usually close to 20 one day and the remainder the next. I am a "distance rookie"...
 
I guess you are really whipped when doing a 50 and people to care for you and your horse is nice... do Endurance people doing a ride under 50 usually have a Crew?
 
I've been watching this sport (Endurance) for a while now, and I suppose I'm beginning to see more of the differences between NATRC and AERC... I love the personal freedom of AERC, and am beginning to see it as a true SPORT (as in organized athletics), where as I can now see more clearly the objective of NATRC being "the best trail horse" type of competition... which would explain Pit Crew vs. No Pit Crew.  Both sides are fun, and each have their highlights...
 
I can't wait to experience my first AERC ride.
 
Thanks -- Dana
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Pit Crews?

In my case my pit crew (for my first and only ride so far) was the wonderful lady that owns the barn I board at and she had not one but 2 complete newbies to take care of. She was our hand holder, our butt kicker and our surrogate mom all rolled into one!
Jess
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Pit Crews?

Oh yes...   Pit crews are the most abused people on the face of the earth....at least those that crew for me.  :))  They are the support people.  Patiently wait for you at the vetchecks, only to then be your "slave".  They cool, care, feed, walk, blanket, sometimes trot out the horse for you.  They are like Pit crews at NASCAR....except for horses, and usually don't change the tires.  They provide you with food (if they are really good), let you sit back and relax and do everything for you and the horse.  A really good crew is a special person.   They are not a requirement, but do make things nicer.  If you are used to not having one, you won't miss not having one now.  And if you get one, they tend to spoil you to wanting one.
 
Hope that helps.
Jody

Dana <Dana@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi there -- coming from a CTR background, I am unfamiliar with a "Pit
Crew"... can you all tell me what one is, why they are necissary, and what
they do?

I am going to the Hog Scramble this weekend for an into 15 miles on
Saturday... I am SO excited!!

Thanks -- Dana



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