why we do this

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Margie Margie@ffww.com
I was writing to a friend earlier and was telling her that at about 
35 miles out I start to question the sanity of this sport (I'll make 
a great 100 miler won't I!) At this time I'm such a whinner I have to 
convince myself to go on to the end. On Warners Hot Springs Ride we rode
with a great man named Maynard. 65 years young and he told me "why we do this".
He said 4 reasons-
1.) the love of great horses.  
2.) the enjoyment of interesting people with which we have something in common. 
3.) the exercise 
4.) and the love of the great outdoors.

I don't think I could have put it any better myself 
so that's my montra now. 
Thank you Maynard and "Mr Ed" for letting me see the light. 
I do love this sport for all the above reasons.
Margie@ffww.com