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Re: [RC] ATHLETE defined - Stewart, CarrieSomehow, while reading this thread, I came to the conclusion that endurance is a 'team' effort. Yes, my horse does most of the physical work and I am going along for the ride, but, I use my brains and experience to guide him through the ride. I condition him and myself at the same time, being sure that we are in top condition so I can be balanced and focused on the ride. I know he needs to go a certain pace. I know he needs to drink and eat at certain time during the ride. I monitor his general well-being during the ride so he doesn't get into trouble. Without me, my horse would be just as happy to spend time hanging out in the pasture. Without him, I would be just as happy vegging out in front of the TV. :o) When put together, we are two parts of a whole that make an athletic team. Carrie Stewart Through his mane and tail the high wind sings, Fanning the hairs, who wave like feather'd wings. -- William Shakespeare =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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