In a message dated 12/10/2003 12:54:11 PM Mountain Standard Time, cstiles@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
A lot of new riders buy horses that are experienced endurance horses that are already in condition and have already done several endurance rides. Should they be forced to go slow also? Maybe the wording should be changed to "all new inexperienced horses be required to complete their first 4 rides at a slower pace.......
*************Which brings up an interesting question...just how many RIDERS have been killed by HORSES during an endurance ride?
What's our average per year?
Higher or lower than the Aussies?
How many first time automobile drivers can handle a high energy, powerful mode of conveyance, who, given the opportunity could exhibit a "mind of its own", maybe even a bit of cogent thought?
