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Re: [RC] RAT and older people..really endurance people - Barbara McCrary

The neat thing about R&T is that everyone who finishes is a winner in his
own way.  I know that's AERC's motto, but it is also very applicable to R&T.
It demands a couple of people who can travel, one way or the other, whether
running or jogging or just walking.  And it demands a good horse...an
outstanding one for top runners who want to place first, an adequately
conditioned one for two people who aren't great runners.  A well-conditioned
horse can take a couple of lower-level runners through; he can actually help
lesser runners, like my husband and myself.  We were poor runners, but
excellent riders.  Being on the horse was actually relaxing and restful.
All in all, R&T is a REAL team sport.  I know several marriages that have
resulted in R&T connections, one of which is our daughter Ellen's.  She and
Dennis Rinde teamed up for several Swanton Pacific 100 R&Ts.  Maybe they
figured if they could survive the dynamics of doing a 100-mile R&T together,
they could make it in marriage.  Now if someone wants a REAL challenge, try
SP100 R&T!!

Barbara McCrary
Ride manager, Swanton Pacific 75/100
"The most beautiful trail in the world"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Maul" <mmaul@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 9:49 AM
Subject: [RC] RAT and older people..really endurance people



"Merryben just about had me convinced that RAT would be a
sport for =
me when and if I ever can afford to retire.  Since the years
are passing =
and the pounds are hanging on.....   I thought yeah, RAT!   "

****** *******************

For more on RAT and endurance - you might take a look at the
VP column in EN this month.

"A change of pace for riders and horses".

Mike



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