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RE: [RC] [RC] 100 Mile Apprenticeship (New Idea) - ll cole

Isn't this the "elevator ride" concept that already exists, except that the 50s enter the 50 and then have an option to move up to the next distance for a completion only?

Barry Cole.

From:  Don Huston <donhuston@xxxxxxx>
To:  ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject:  [RC] 100 Mile Apprenticeship (New Idea)
Date:  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:20:26 -0800
>This ride would be run as a normal 100. Everyone pays the same fee.
>Everyone starts at the same time. Riders that are ready and willing
>to try to complete the 100 would sign up as "experienced" and get a
>vet card for the 100. Riders that are ready and willing to complete
>a 50 will sign up as "apprentices" and get a vet card for the 50.
>All the 50's that pass the vet check at 50 miles get a completion
>and then continue on (subject to all ride criteria and vet checks
>while benefiting from the company of the "experienced" 100milers) to
>test themselves and their horse and learn what it takes to ride a
>successful 100. All awards and breakfast take place like a normal
>100. The 50's get mileage only, no placing, no top ten or anything
>because they rode as "apprentices" to gain experience for 100 miles.
>This "apprenticeship" category could also be added to 50 mile rides
>to let 25'ers learn about 50's. Yes? No?
>
>Don Huston
>
>
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