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Having a "flexible" start for a ride is a great idea if you have 
unlimited light.  However, if you plan on starting a ride at 7AM because 
the sun is just rising at that time, then you know the ride will be 
finished by 7PM, before it gets too dark to see.  At least in the spring 
time in Maryland.  So you're working with available daylight, and only 
those times will work.

Flexible start times would mean having a supply of glow sticks and a 
different trail marking scheme ready to go "just in case" you change the 
start time - all of which adds up to extra cost.  So it's a good idea 
for the cold muscles of horse and rider, but a bad idea for the 
cash-strapped pocketbook of the ride manager.  And, unfortunately, money 
talks.

Alissa

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