Re: RC: Re: re: manure at rides

["Truman Prevatt, PhD" <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com>]

There are different issues in different regions. In FL and most of the SE,
decomposition of organic material is fairly rapid. Any hay that is left is
rapidly taken care of by deer. Manure is first picked over by birds and within
weeks is part of the environment.

In the more arid climates that is not true.  The bottom line is if RM wants it
picked up, pick it up or else you won't be riding there again. If they want it
spread, then spread it for the birds, squirrels, etc.

T

Duncan Fletcher wrote:

> Paper and plastics are also biodegradable. Plastic has a substantial
> different time frame. Paper isn't all that different than hay - cellulose is
> cellulose (actually the lignin content of hay may make it slower). As for
> riding public land where you are prohibited, I know some golf courses on
> public land that I would love to ride. But.
>
> I can also be somewhat an anarchist in terms of attitude. But I also
> understand the process. I can ride some prohibited areas and get away with
> it. But I can guarantee you will not ride in an endurance ride in a
> prohibited area. And that is not the ultimate solution. When push comes to
> shove, I (and other horsemen) lose. I (along with others in your
> organization) spend a great deal of time working to keep trails open. And
> part of that is obeying the rules. Part of it is pointing out where the
> rules may not have any signifcant difference to the goals of the land
> manager. And part of it is getting other horsemen not to screw us all
> because of their attitude.
>
> Instead of an attitude, perhaps you should spend some time helping out Jerry
> Fruth.
>
> Duncan Fletcher
> dfletche@gte.net
>

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