Subject: [RC] [Endurance Tracks] First
Class Educational Programme for Endurance
Hydra Properties’ sponsorship is the very first of its kind and is quite
unique in the sports world in general in that it is solely intended for use in
education. It is key in that it comes at a crucial moment of the development
of the sport and, if well used, will contribute towards setting the foundation
for proper growth.
Is there something wrong with the "proper growth" of
endurance in the USA? I thought we were doing quite nicely, having just
about doubled our membership in the past - what? - 10 years or so? We
have education, we have protection of horses, we have great conventions, we
have beautiful rides, we have camarderie amongst riders. So why do we
need a "foundation for proper growth?" All I see out of this is the
"proper growth" of flat-out 100 mile horse RACES. I don't think
endurance SHOULD become "professional." When it does, if it does, there
goes OUR concept of endurance riding in this country. Sorry, not
interested.
Barbara
Hydra Properties, in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Sports
Council, has been a strong supporter of FEI competitions within the UAE. Hydra
Properties is an organisation which is behind some of the most prestigious
residential and business developments in the UAE. The FEI is proud of its
association with Hydra Properties and sees it as a fantastic opportunity but
also as a challenge to develop the professional level of Endurance.
-- Posted By Ridecamp to Endurance
Tracks at 4/23/2008 07:30:00 AM
