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[RC] dissappointed at ride-reply - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: carrie m hadley cmhadley@xxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I am so sorry but I truly do not understand your comment about plenty of water available?? I am not trying to be argumentive, just curious. I did not know about the river available until the way back when I heard people in the trees and could not see them. When I saw them coming out of the trees and their horses were wet, I asked if there was water available in the trees and they said, yes, there is a river here. Then they took off to do their own ride. I was able to get my horse in the river, but he would not drink due to being worried about the other horses leaving. The puddle at the vet check, 12 ½ miles would have worked if I had been able to get the horse to drink from it. Unfortunately, he is also new at this and because I could not pour it into him, he would not drink from it. He drank from the gentleman?s bucket just fine. I understand that the ride manager was new. She was very nice. However, when I asked her for a map, she told me that I did not need one, the trails were marked just fine. I agree that the trails were marked well, however, being that I had never been on these trails before, I had no idea how far I was from anywhere. I did use the muddy boggy water to sponge my horse but also used my water bottles to water down his neck. After repeatedly trying to introduce myself and let people know I was new in the area, with a new horse, etc? I was just frustrated that I felt so uninformed. I did have a crew bag available to go to the vet check if anyone had let me know that was needed, I also had four water bottles with me for drinking, also a sandwich and nuts for myself. It is very hard to go to a new area that you have never been, by yourself, and not have information available in order to take the care needed. As I stated, the trails were beautiful, very well marked, my horse did great! And I was very happy with the time I spent with him. I was not able to get the name of the gentleman who helped me so much but would very much like to thank him for his help and support. As far as telling you I was fine at the final vet check, of course I was not going to tell you just how bad I really felt. I felt really stupid and embarrassed and was not about to tell anyone that I was ready to pass out. I would love to come and try another ride. I am just not sure when that would be. Maybe next year? Thanks, Carrie -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Schauer [mailto:kschauer@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2004 10:19 PM To: cmhadley@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: first ride Why did you need the water you were carring for the horse when the trail had lots of water on it for drinking and sponging, even at the hold there was a big puddle. I rode the ride so I know about the water. You need to take care of youself to beable to take care of you horse. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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