Norco Ride

[Vallonelee@aol.com]

Lynne, Julie and the gang again pulled off a great ride.  The weather was 
warmer than planned and that apparently caused some problems.  However, the 
trails was beautiful, the volunteers were plentiful and the food and awards 
were great.  As always, the water hole was refreshing, more so this year with 
the higher temps!  

I really want to mention (yes, yet again) that we as riders have the ultimate 
responsibility for our horses.  This was a hot and humid ride with some deep 
sand thrown in for good measure.  If you rode accordingly and slowed down 
where needed there was no real problem completing.  

I was proud of the Head Vet who decided not to give a BC award as he felt 
that all the horses that were eligible were not BC material.  I applaud his 
committment to the welfare of our horses and I feel he made a powerful 
statement with his decision, and one that we should all fully support.  

Lee