Completion times - HEAR THIS EVERYBODY!!!!!

[RUN4BEAR <RUN4BEAR@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-01-16 15:38:32 EST, you write:

<< I presumed the purpose of 
 the longer holds was to make sure our horses were rested and not 
 moving too fast.  But that meant we had less actual ride time and had 
 to move at a faster pace to complete in time (an important factor 
 for me as I intend to make a career of winning tail ender awards).  
 That seemed counter productive to me.  I believe the same could have 
 been said of the 50s.   Can someone explain the logic of this to me?  
 Yes, I know some rides are more difficult than others (thank goodness 
 they aren't all equal!).  But what is the point to slowing riders 
 down, ie. more hold time, and at the same time make them ride harder? 
 I must be missing something here.  Help me to see the light here 
 guys. :-} >>


Just MY point!!!!!  That's why I would prefer to see RIDING time instead of
TOTAL time....

Teddy