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If "newbie" means "still learning about the sport and how to do it well 
without hurting my horse," I think most people who've "done" the sport 
for more than a few years have realized that the longer they ride, the 
more there is to learn about doing it right.  At least in American 
endurance, there isn't any time schedule or number of rides that have to 
be successfully completed in order to move up to the next level of 
competitiveness.  The rider I know who have far more miles than me, tend 
to be humble about their achievements because they've learned that what 
really counts is riding each day's ride in the way that allows them to 
finish with a happy, sound horse.  Some days are fast days, some days 
are slow and that's just the way it is if that's what the horse needs.
Happy New Year,
Laney
PS Have you read Julie Suhr's book?
Spottedracer@xxxxxx wrote:
> OK, Since I've 'competed' for the turtle for two years within the AERC. 
> And am entering my 3rd season....  And NOW want to learn to go faster - 
> on my two proven 50milers.... Am I still a Newbie?
>
> I CONSIDER myself a 'newbie to fast times' - that's why I ask riders 
> with this particular expertise for advice.
>
> But I don't really consider myself a newbie to endurance riding and 
> conditioning. I've only gotten 'pulled' once - simply because I took to 
> long to cross the finish line **grin** but ALL the horses I conditioned 
> for my teammates - passed all VCs that day.
>
> I guess I'm an 'experienced Newbie'?
> - LP


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