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[RC] re: start with LD or CTR? - Michelle FinkHi Karen, You shouldn't need to worry about hauling home Sunday night after a 25. First, if the pace is 5 mph, then you will finish up in 5-6 hours if you go nice and slow, right? If the ride starts at 8, you will be back in camp by 1 or 2. Let your horse relax for an hour or two while you pack up, get in your trailer, drive home, you are home at a reasonable time. There are several 2 day CTR's in our area, it's not unusual for some folks to pack up right after the ride and haul 6-8 hours to get home on Sunday night. If you have good managament for hauling, it doesn't seem to cause problems. Besides, if you are down to worrying about the logistics of getting home, it's time for you to just go do it! :-) Happy Trails, Michelle (Colorado) In the long run, I do want to do 50 mile endurance rides, but there are a few multi-day CTR rides in my area that I'm also interested in, so I'll be dipping my toes in both. In my area (GLDRA), most of the LD rides are on Sundays, so I have to consider that as well. If I do the 25 mile CTR on Saturday, I can stay overnight and let my horse rest before heading home. If I do the 25 mile LD on Sunday, I need to head home Sunday night. Most rides will be about a 3 hour trailer ride from home. What would be the benefits/drawbacks of each approach? How did you guys start out? Thanks in advance for any comments/opinions/suggestions. Karen and Mazzie ============================================================ REAL endurance is reading the LD vs. Endurance thread/debate every 3 months!!! ~ Heidi Sowards ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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