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Malabu Incident & LD
In regards to LD rides I think it can be agreed that both LD
riders and 100 milers need each other. There are pros and cons to both,
but both are essential to endurance riding. "nuff said".
About the Malabu incident, instead of BC awards (and similar
awards to 100 mile rides) for LD rides, could we not have positive reinforcement
such as "sportsmanlike awards". I'm just thinking out loud here, but could
criteria not be based on their behaviour on the trail (those who behave
extremely well, also get noticed), their behaviour at vet checks, and overall
sportsmanship. Surely the vets, ride managers, and ride workers are well
aware of the 'good guys' on the trail. This award is not at all speed
related, but simply takes notice of courtesy, horsemanship, and
fellowship.
What about an Annual year end award for top Junior
'Sponsor'. Somebody who goes out of their way to really teach our juniors
how to do it right. You know the person who you would love to have your
children ride with if you can't. Maybe some of you who feel you can no
longer compete in 100's and have dropped down to shorter mileages, can take on a
junior?
Look, these are just ideas I haven't really thought on how to
implement them which is why I'm posting it to Ridecamp. But if we can use
positive reinforcement to train our horses, then why not with riders
too?
Denice & Bunny (who gave me that name
anyway?)
Ontario, Canada
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