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 This was a reply that I sent to Duncan. I want 
you to realize that "I" never said anything about the trail except how much fun 
and how beautiful it was. Please note this for the record. 
 
amber 
----- Original Message ----- 
 
Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 8:43 PM 
Subject: Re: Trail conditions (was Re: [RC] Need Bail, 
quick)  
  
Whoa! I didn't say the FS said that, that is 
what this camper there told me when she asked about the trail that I rode.  
I told her that it was technical, but one of the most beautiful trails that I 
have ridden.  And it definitely is. 
amber 
  
  
  
  > There are a  number of trails that are open to horses 
that may present > hazards to horses - but that is a relative thing. And 
some of the hazards > have to do with the state of maintenance - a 
correctable problem. But if the > FS changes the status from open to 
closed (as opposed to not recommended > based on current conditions) then 
we have probably lost the trail forever. > Do not ever suggest that a 
trail should be closed to horses simply because > of its current 
condition. >  > Duncan Fletcher > dfletche@xxxxxxx >  >  > 
----- Original Message ----- > From: "amber applegate" <amber.apple@xxxxxxxxxxx> > 
 > [snip] The forestry does not recommend this trail for horses. Well 
then, > > why do they have it opened to horses? I saw the little horse 
sign, so > > figured we were welcome. Maybe they knew I was coming and 
put the sign up > > with wishful thinking..........hmmm. It was about a 
16mile ride and just > > beautiful, but not a lot of trotting out, at 
least not for this chicken. > > >  >  >  > 
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