Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Malibu Ride

> Elaine Patterson
> It seems that some people have an intensely skewed vision and
> version of Laura Toston and her junior riders.  So much time and
> energy is wasted on what seems to be a personal vendetta against
> someone who regularly wins and has horses that are fit enough to go
> at a fast pace and pass vet checks with ease.

Elaine, there was a formal protest about her trail behavior last year
which has been upheld--she was found guilty!  The Protest and
Grievance committee does not take action lightly, nor in haste.

"Time and energy wasted"  I don't think so--stuff like this has a lot
to do with whether we can continue to have rides on public and
private land.  The perception of others of our sport matters!

> This was Monica Woodmanís first time as a Ride Manager, what a
> horrible initiation, for someone so eager and excited to run the
> Malibu Ride.
> .
> Elaine Patterson
> #7077


If this is the only thing controversial about the ride Monica
managed, she should be happy.  First time ride management is never
easy, even if it is taking over a long-time ride.

Anytime riders don't ride their horses according to the weather
conditions, IT WILL BE CONTROVERSIAL, and is not the ride manager's
fault.

I am speaking from experience.   One horse nearly died at my ride
last year, after crossing the finish line.  If I didn't have enough
vets there, it would have been my problem.  (And with 6, we nearly
didn't have enough...)

It ain't an easy job, and takes a strong person to pull off.

Lynne

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