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[RC] Ride and Tie as an Olympic event - SusanYou bring up a very good point, Bruce. In addition to your thoughts, the general public may also be more inclined to watch since the human is having to put forth some effort as well. Most people don't understand how athletic riding can be...especially at the FEI level. But, they understand how difficult cross country running can be. They see the human working and the horse gets to rest. Additionally, a 35-mile R&T could last an hour and a half or so? That is a much easier time to cover via TV vs a 100-mile race over the course of even 7 hours. We have to consider the public's perception. They already think we're a bunch of loonies racing our horses around and killing them. One could argue televising an endurance race would put those perceptions to rest. Historically, we know that isn't true. People will believe what the WANT to
believe...no matter what the facts say. I hadn't thought of R&T...but like the idea. Susan [Young], The Princess of Pink Semper Obliquo (Always aside) Glenndale Grace Farm, Ft Gibson, Oklahoma U.S.A. "Ride on! Rough-shod if need be, smooth-shod if that will do, but ride on! Ride on over all obstacles, and win the race!" - Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
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