Ridecamp: Re: [RC] LDSA

Sindy,

There are areas of the LD program that are controversial.  Nuthin' 
you can do to change that, and you shouldn't take those POVs 
personally.  There is no way that every endurance rider will feel the 
same way about LD--remember the kind of people that do this 
sport--rugged individualists.  People who take responsibility for 
their own actions and expect others to do the same.

There are so many variables in our sport.  On my seasoned mare, LD is 
just a pleasure ride that is over too soon, but still so enjoyable to 
ride a marked course while enjoying the scenery.  On my greenie, LD 
is going to be a huge adventure, with way more of a toll on me than 
any 50, as I learn his parameters and handle his exuberance.  So much 
"want to" to be channeled in the right direction.

IMO, the controversy is not about the existence of the LD program. 
Items of contention include whether LD is a "race" or a "ride", 
whether the current BC national award should reward speed and weight 
factors, and awards in general.

Like you, past injuries have at times limited me to limited distance. 
Didn't keep me from having fun with my horse!  Nothing like it on 
earth, celebrating life in partnership with a horse, motoring at 
speed in the boonies...

Lynne


> When I read how some of you feel about us LD riders, it certainly 
> doesn't make me feel welcomed or included. It seems to me that our 
> entry fees help pay for the costs of the rides. Maybe I am wrong. If 
> you want to encourage new "paying" members of AERC maybe we should 
> think about welcoming riders in the LD divisions instead of posting 
> about what a pain we are.
>
> Just a thought....
>
> sindy

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