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A couple of thoughts.

First, someone wrote about wanting to have "something" to show for all of the
$$$$$$ paid to ride management.

Let's take an example:  I trailered all the way from Alabama to New Mexico to
ride the first AERC National Championship ride.  Leaving the second vet check
Kahlil stumbled and fell to his knees, slashing his knee on a sharp rock.  I
returned to the vet check, pulled, and had him treated.  That trip cost me a LOT
of money.  Did I have "nothing" to show for it?  Hardly.  I had the experience
of being at the ride, the cameraderie, and enjoyed a portion of the trail.  I
just did not succeed in finishing that day.

Many worthwhile things in life come with no guarantees.  Endurance riders do not
always complete their rides.  That does not mean that their money was wasted.

Second, someone said something about a woman being dissed by her friends and
family if she failed to complete her first ride after spending a lot of  money
preparing for it.  Hey, we've all been there -- it takes time, money, and
dedication to prepare for a first ride at any distance, and WE DON'T ALWAYS
SUCCEED.  If success was assured, where would be the challenge?  What we do is
try again.  Anyone who would criticize a friend or family member for not
succeeding at a tough challenge on their first attempt, doesn't understand what
the sport is all about.


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Joe Long
jlong@xxxxxxxx
http://www.rnbw.com

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