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Re: [RC] [RC] How I was(n't) recruited - Dawn CarrieKat's experience is similar to mine. Back in January 1999, I suddenly realized, I finally have a horse (an Arabian, at that!), so now I can do endurance! I'd heard of the sport years before when I read an article about Tevis, and thought, wow, I want to do that some day! So I bought two books (Nancy Loving's book "Go the Distance" and Donna Snyder-Smith's book), and started conditioning my little mare, who I'd been trail riding alot on the National Forest. Our first ride was the Texas Bluebonnet Classic LD in early April 1999. I showed up, stopped where it looked like there was sort of a headquarters, and said, this is my first ride, what do I do? A guy (turned out to be the RM) said to find a camping spot (he pointed me in a good direction), get my horse settled in and fed, and then come up and check in. At check in, I again admitted my ignorance, and again received welcomes and friendly advice. And so it went all weekend. People welcomed me, and expressed pleasure that I was there, and assured me that I'd have a great time. When I came into the vet check, I had to ask where to go, what to do, etc...no problem...smiling volunteers, pulse-takers, vets, and timers helped shepherd me through the process. Mackenzie and I completed with about 15 minutes left. And you know what? I *did* have a great time! We did our next ride two weeks later.
Oh, and Tevis? I'll be fulfilling that dream this year. :)
Dawn Carrie, Texas
On 3/28/07, k s swigart <katswig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Angie said:
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