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Re: [RC] LD's - heidiMy horses mean far more to me than points. So it shouldn't be an issue that there are not points awarded to LDs. On my first ride at Wickenburg I didn't notice any critical looks or comments from the 50 milers. As a matter of fact, they were all very helpful to me. So it came as a surprise to discover LD'ers were looked down on by some. Oh well, guess I'm in my own little world with the smell and sight and sound of horses inundating my brain. No, I think you're in the real world. I don't notice people looking down on LDs, either, except as a topic on internet lists. And I've been around the block riding, vetting, and managing for a heckuva long time. What I've seen is the helpful attitude you mention. Gee, sometimes LDers and 50+ers even come to rides in the same rig, and tie their horses next to each other at the trailer, and eat meals with each other! And sometimes they're even married to each other--imagine that! Some of the proudest endurance riders I know are those who have gotten their spouses to become LDers... :-) Heidi ============================================================ I don't think you have to join a gym or buy frilly outfits to get some fitness. A decent set of shoes and a 15 minute dismount here and there will help. ~ Jon K. Linderman, Ph.D., FACSM, Assistant Professor of Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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