Re: RC: Re: Tevis

[Dbeverly4@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/13/00 7:52:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
superpat@gateway.net writes:

<<  I have this fear of
 becoming lost in the dark as I have a terrible sense of direction in broad
 daylight. I am learning to pay better attention and to trust my horse so
 this may be the year. >>

Oh Pat!!!  You are talking to the most directionally challenged human being 
on the planet!  I figure if I can find my way to camp at the end of a ride, 
then anybody can <G>.  The Tevis is so well marked (not to mention that 
narrow trail in the dark where your horse couldn't be forced to make a wrong 
turn :) that even I have managed to complete all 100 miles several times.  
What you said about 100s being more like 4 25s is true.  You just ride to 
each vet check.  If you start out thinking "Whew, 100 miles today" its a 
little intimidating (exhillirating too though at 5:00 a.m.).  I just start 
out saying "OK 10 miles (give or take) to Squaw Valley" and go from there.  I 
agree with what you said about experiencing other endurance rides and getting 
a handle on your horse (I know not your exact words, my interpretation here). 
 But don't let the fear of getting lost slow you down -- it sure hasn't held 
me back <BG>

Sylvia