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[RC] coming up on the outside from behind - shermanTitle: MessageThe year I completed
Tevis, my daughter and I started last, the previous riders were at least 5 min
ahead of us (hardly any dust this way). I was able to make up time by taking it
easy before each gate & go, even though we spent more time than recommended
at each one allowing the horses to eat. I lost time when my daughter's horse
fell and had to get vet care after we left Foresthill, and still finished in the
mid-60s with about an hour to spare. I still think it would be a good idea
(eventually) to use the microchips and allowing a slightly more spread out
start.
The Robinson exit
CRI might have been more of a factor in being overtime than anything. Many
riders had to stand in line for 15 to 20 minutes on their way out,
and that was after a 15-20 minute vet check on the way in...not much time
for either horse or rider to rest, IMHO.
Kathy
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