Re: I'm a insecure Newbie

["Visions of the Wind" <wind@visionsofthewind.com>]

The first endurance ride that I ever did was on a tiny little Arab mare that
I had ridden NATRC. We had almost no idea what the difference between NATRC
and *real* endurance was... We finished fourth in a two mile sprint for the
finish with two experienced ER riders, one of whom had done the Tevis (we
were talking before we started sprinting). The first ER I did on my
stallion, we rode in a western saddle in the 60 miler. He finished with all
A's, no sore back, and a great attitude. The point here is that you are
better off continuing as you have been for your ride. Don't worry about
having the "right" saddle or gear, other than being safe and comfortable! As
you get into the sport, you will establish what you think you need. :-) And
believe me, we all think we need some pretty neat gear! <VBG> Go out and
enjoy yourself! The rest will follow...

Stephanie McCray
Golden, CO

-----Original Message-----
From: peggy brush <psbrush@hotmail.com>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Thursday, March 11, 1999 5:58 AM
Subject: RC: I'm a insecure Newbie


confess,  I'm a newbie.  I have been riding for years and was going to
get into Endurance 8 years ago but kids and 4-H took priority.  Now that
I have a little time (not enough to condition every day) I am a bit
overwhelmed about getting into Endurance.  I have been on Ridecamp for 6
months and find the discussions interesting, informative and
intimidating.

I'm 50 years old, 20 lbs. over weight, a procrastinator, live in
Southern Wisconsin and do not like cold weather (moved from Portland 2
years ago).  I am amazed I have never killed a horse out of my own
stupidity, and do not own any good saddles.  On the up side I have
ridden (off and on) for 35 years,  have done a lot of horse camping
(usually with 10 4-Hers), and love to ride, ride, ride and have fun.

I will be showing up (I think) at my first ride in early April, alone.
I will have the wrong tack, I will not have a clue what I am doing and
look totally out of place with all the athletes.  After all this talk on
Ridecamp I am wondering if I an just kidding myself and should stay
home.

A somewhat insecure Newbie

Peggy with Misty, Leggs, Skip and Corky
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