Re: The Dream

[Connie Hoge <connieh@etalco.com>]

Dorothy,

I really enjoyed your post.  Your sentiments are very similiar to mine.  Re:
paragraph #1, my husband & I started out CTR with a couple who are now winning
awards nationally.  (We came in ahead of them many times.)  They have the
funds, & time to compete on that level.  Well, if we win the lottery!  :-)

I just did last Aug. what you have spent 3 yrs. enjoying.  So, I hope that mine
too is a filly - (I have the name all picked out), & that she arrives healthy!

My goal, crazy as it may seem, is to ride the "endurance horse to be" across
the U.S. from coast to coast, using as many as the original trails that may be
left.  (Followed by a camping rig, both for safety, & hot meals, shower, etc.)

Here's to setting our own goals!

Connie H.

Dorothy Foster wrote:

> 1500 mile horse: I don't know about the majority of you, but it really
> wouldn't matter if the horse could do 1500 miles in a year (and I really
> think mine could) because I couldn't afford the time or money it would take
> to do that kind of mileage.
>
> Best condition horse: Of course having a horse in top condition is
> wonderful and I'd love one with the record you described; however by the
> time I was ready to compete on this paragon, I'm afraid his condition would
> have slipped considerably because I don't ride as much as I should.
>
> Winning horse: I really would not be interested in a horse that won all the
> time because I like to pleasure ride too, and I have a feeling that a horse
> that would be that competitive would not make a very enjoyable pleasure
> horse.
>
> HOWEVER You left out my idea of the "dream horse." My dream horse (who is
> outside even as I type this) is a filly I have raised by breeding my best
> mare to the stallion I consider the best: one that I have fed, worked with,
> and taken care of for 3 years in anticipation of taking on her first ride.
> She may never win a ride, or even finish one for all I know. BUT having her
> has allowed me 3 years of DREAMING!
>
> You know that is precisely what makes this sport great: each rider gets to
> set his own goals according to the time, money, effort, and aspirations he
> has for it. Even though I'm not very competitive, I do enjoy the excitement
> and speed of top tenning once in awhile, and even when I come in dead last
> (as I have a couple of times,) I usually enjoy those rides too. It's a
> great sport.
>
> Dorothy & Roshani
> Hi Tech Tack
> Oroville, CA