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Jackie,
When I have gotten something without the name of the ride (except
syringes...that doesn't work), I'll use a permanent marker and write the
name and date of the ride and the distance, etc.  :)
I think a completion award is a completion award and will award
"consolation" awards (such as the "If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no
luck at all" award), especially to juniors or newbies to let them know we
know it sucks and we want them to try again.  But even if I don't do that,
some commiseration, encouragement and education go a long way, too.  I put a
LOT of thought, time and energy into my awards, big AND small and it bothers
me when people can't bother to stay to pick up their award.  I try not to
take it personally but it galls me to give it early because they HAVE to
leave (though their horse just did a tough 5 hour 50 in heat and humidity
and face a several hour drive home), especially when it's a nice award and I
was looking forward to letting everyone see it...kind of like Christmas
morning for me...I know.  I'm a selfish ride manager!!
I tried a collapsible water bucket once and hated it.  Please tell us if you
really use it and like it after awhile.  I have thought of that as an award
before but think it's something some people will love and some will hate.
:)
Miles of Smiles,
Maggie Mieske
mmieske@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://arabianquest.com/samaha_arabians.htm
"So many of our dreams seem impossible, then improbable, then inevitable."
Christopher Reeve



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