I always figured comp taught me how to pace as well
as how to take good care of my horse. One does not have to move
consistently as Ed was talking about. I did the Grand Island ride both
endurance and comp. I rode it the same way for both. I moved
where I could, and walked where I should. Endurance taught me to do more
fine tuning on my horse if I wanted to place in the top 10. I have enjoyed
both comp and endurance but find myself doing LDs now since I can go the speed I
want, I don't have to play the silent game of comp to get those p/rs down,
I can whoop and holler to my heart's content, and I can eat ice cream before
anybody else. Above all, whether one does comp, end, or LDs, one is still
out on trail and enjoying the friendship and the horse.
Jeanie
