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RE: [RC] Distance between vetchecks - Bob MorrisEd: You state <<<The reason is simple, the winner will be a horse that does not require extra stops on that particular day.>>> So, you see that better conditioned horse as being unfairly advantaged and in order to make the race more equal you institute additional rest stops. Now that is quite a postulate. Almost like a form of handicapping. Once again the "lowest common denominator" strikes and the horse that excels is penalized. I have always felt that every one hates a winner. (especially if it is not them) Bob Bob Morris Morris Endurance Enterprises Boise, ID -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Sisu West Ranch Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 9:12 AM To: k s swigart; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Distance between vetchecks Kate wrote: "How many people don't know that any rider is allowed to stop and rest their horse anywhere they want between vet checks? How many riders think that the only place they are allowed to rest their horses is where ride management has mandated it?" A good point and applicable to most all rides. However, on high profile races (like the PAC) it is extremely likely that many competitors will not stop for enough rest unless vet checks are provided. The reason is simple, the winner will be a horse that does not require extra stops on that particular day. For that reason I believe that course design for champ rides must be different than for ordinary rides. Ed Ed and Wendy Hauser Sisu West 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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