Re: RC: endurance prospect

["superpat" <superpat@gateway.net>]

I have been reading the contributions to Ride Camp regarding the trend
toward developing a faster "flat track endurance " horse and it is with
dismay that I seem to be reading that such is the desired goal. To the
extent that the research, training and medical, can help me in strengthening
and training my horse, I find much value. But in no way do I aspire to even
taste of the "to win is to win" mentality. Angie's  question was for me a
rhetorical one with the only obvious answer being the horse and rider who
can make the race without requiring the battalions of "crew" as the one
which epitomizes what I think the sport of endurance is all about. Perhaps
what Tom and the Sheiks are developing will find a name more consistent with
what they are inventing. Maybe something like "Desert Streaking" or
"Equestrian Team Time Trailing". I am sure that someone could come up with
one with commercial zip and appeal. But I prefer to remain in the "Dark
Ages" of Endurance Riding for the sheer delight and beauty of one man/woman,
one horse.
Pat Super

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To: <rides2far@juno.com>
Cc: <JANUSTUDIO@compuserve.com>; <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 4:12 PM
Subject: RC: RC: endurance prospect


> In a message dated 2/5/00 3:27:13 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> rides2far@juno.com writes:
>
> << O.K.  tell me if I'm way off base, but I know the 2 types that excelled
>  in 50's and 100's respectively were basically lean, fast cooling machines
>  for 50's and horses with more substance and reserves for 100's.  Now, for
>  these flat, 100 mile racetracks with trucks driving alongside watering
>  the horses down, and carbos being shot down them for fuel, will it be the
>  classic 50 mile horse that's used?  If so, will there evolve two seperate
>  sports...those who can do 100 without outside help, and those who require
>  a support team?  >>
>
> Good question, Angie, and I think you're right on the mark.  The
"assisted"
> horse may be a whole different breed of cat, so to speak, than the
"regular"
> model...
>
> Heidi
>
>
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