RE: [RC] Defining Endurance-An explanation that works for both sides - Steph Teeter
>>Other nations of course do not have this
problem because ENDURANCE DID NOT EVOLVE FROM ONE DISTANCE TO SEVERAL
DISTANCES in most other countries. I do bet that they have different
levels to describe the distances within the sport such as beginner or
novice. >>
Most other nations
simply refer to the different distances as whatever distance they are, they
don't have 'names' for them. e.g. 40km, 80km, 160km. (howevery they do sometimes
have an 'introductory' or 'family' ride of 10-15 km which is mostly kids
with parents.) Also many nations have, or plan to have, step-up qualification
requirements - you and/or horse must do x number of 40km rides
before you and/or horse is qualified for 80km rides, x number of 80km
rides to qualify for 160km rides.
