[RC] Dear J Marshall - Cindy CollinsThere is NOTHING stopping anyone from finding and using an experienced and successful rider as a mentor. This happens all the time. Do not be discouraged because we have an open forum to discuss and disagree and agree on these important issues. Some of us just don't think you can legislate morality or common sense and resent unnecessary rules being imposed upon responsible folks who got into this sport, vs. CT, because we hate unnecessary and subjective rules. Find a mentor. I have mentored, unofficially, many new endurance riders. I don't need a rule telling me I have to mentor anyone and I surely don't need ANYONE telling me whether or not I can start my next endurance horse in a 100 miler or an XP event for his first ride. Hang in there and make your decision based on reality, not hysteria. Cindy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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