Re: RC: LD

[Dbeverly4@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/9/99 9:16:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,
guest@endurance.net writes:

<< "completions" were called off in random order, and when other riders asked
who finished first, the ride management wouldn't even tell them, saying "It
dosen't matter per AERC rules there are no placings in LD".
  >>

Hi Kerry,  In my opinion a 25 miler is not an endurance ride (after all what
exactly are you "enduring"?).  You should not be "racing"; the LD's are
designed to bring young horses and inexperienced riders along so they can
compete in endurance.  I think that the AERC policy regarding LD is very sound
and puts the horse before the rider's ego which is to be commended.  Good for
you if your horse wins a 25 miler, but let's see you in a couple of years
doing 50's on the same horse (let alone 100's) and finishing with a sound,
happy horse.  I'm pretty sure that this is a "flammable" comment, but so be it
-- I applaud AERC's philosophy regarding limited distance and NOT supporting
the racing of these young/inexperienced horses.  There is a fundamental
principle here that seems to get overlooked now and then.  We're talking
endurance vs. a virtual "sprint".  My vote goes to endurance every time --
that is where the true sport begins (in my opinion).

Sylvia


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