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Sisu West Ranch wrote:
> "...The logistics would be difficult for horses, but if it could be worked
> out, what about a race where the winner is the horse/rider team that
> travels the fartherest in 24 hours?  That would slow the speed down..."
>
> While it would make the event even less press friendly, there is no real 
> reason that you would have to have a track for the end.  You issue each 
> competitor a GPS which reports the exact position at the 24 hours.  
> Since the event organizers know the trails, position exactly determines 
> the miles traveled.
>
> The horses are then met at predesignated points, and trailered back to 
> the base for final vet.

'doh!  <slaps head>

Of course, GPSs make the logistics much easier, and eliminate the need 
for multiple loops.  And if everyone rides the same trail, the 
competitors would know who was ahead and by about how much, allowing for 
better strategy and pacing.

> I do like the idea.  It is true endurance for a horse and rider to go 
> down the trail for a full 24 hours.

I agree.  Although it would probably be best to try the concept with 12 
hours first.

If such an event is tried, I'll sure want to be a part of it.  If 
someone in Colorado is willing to stage such an event, I'll be happy to 
help with it.


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Joe Long
jlong@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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