At least with the pulse criteria of 60 to complete, and the time factors
involved with that--the 30 minimum max. for that criteria to be met--it
does slow many down. Not all, but many. Think what it would be like if
it were a race to the finish line as in the upper distances!!
I think our LD program is doing a good job. It has some problems, but so
do all the distances. Here we have a sport for everyone. Those who want
to go up can, those who don't, don't have to stay home. If we don't grow
with the needs of the membership, we can't grow as a sport!! Trail riding
at home is great, and fun, but is not the same as taking your horse to a
sponsered organized event and even if you finish last, you still WON!!
I for one just enjoy riding. I don't care what the distance is, and
although I would much rather be doing a 100, I am not ready physically
now, and I have not got a horse that is ready physically and mentally yet.
SO, it will be LD for a year or so, and then easy open rides. One day
though.....YOu will look back and see me grinning on my big Appy mare!!
samm--evil glint in her eye and all!