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RE: [RC] Minors in Tevis - Ranelle RubinMaybe there should be some way ride managers or vets who witnessed her ability in previous rides could "vouch" for her?? Just a thought?? Ranelle -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ridecamp Guest Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 1:02 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Minors in Tevis Please Reply to: Andrew Gerhard a_gerhard7@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Subject: Congratulations Roxanne Greene Re: Minors in Tevis From: Andrew Gerhard I want to congratulate Roxanne Greene and all of those who stepped over the line in expressing their opinions and lowered themselves to the level of personally attacking Courtney for entering a plea of help across the message board. Your attitudes are those of real winners we can all aspire to; or not! While most people disagree with allowing Courtney to ride Tevis as an un-sponsored junior, I personally would like to see her able to enjoy the ride as the ride as it was meant to be enjoyed; as a personal triumph. Unfortunately, Roxanne Greene has taken on the role of a dictator not a leader. She dictates that Courtney should quietly and cheerfully belly-up to the Board so that they are not "burdened" by her request. Perhaps it is because Roxanne is in charge of the juniors and she enjoys that power so much that the tone of her response became so pushy and authoritative. I'd prefer to believe however that Roxanne simply wants what is best for the ride and those involved. That is why she should have stopped her response before stating that Courtney's request is "telling evidence of the level of her maturity." Many who responded have made it clear that empathy, compassion and flexibility are of no concern to many of these person's in power. Although I felt it was unfortunate that the Board of Governors turned down the request, I understand their position on this matter. I expressed to Courtney that if she felt passionate about doing the ride in the capacity of an adult, she would have to remain vigilant to the cause and involve others for further support. Following this advice; it is clear that Courtney's inexperience in appealing for help will remain a stigma more than her lack of maturity.as some would believe. My suggestion to the rest of you is to keep things in perspective, not to construe Courtney's desires as some cocky kid trying to break the rules. As for myself, I am 26y.o. business student at CSUS graduating this semester. My family has been involved with horses for over 50 years. I am Courtney's neighbor and friend. Early this year, she purchased from me the horse that I finished Tevis, the VC 100, and won the one of the Smokey Killen rides on. I have sponsored Courtney on one ride and rode with her as an un-sponsored rider on the recent Gold Country 50. I know her abilities as a rider and find her to be mature, competent, dedicated, and capable of doing Tevis. She has met the qualifications set forth by the Tevis committee save the fact that they discriminate on the basis of age rather than ability. To those of you who have stated that, "rules are rules," please keep in mind that rules do get changed. They are changed to accommodate people all the time. I believe that our request is not simply a matter of discretion but wanes on the principles underlying the issue. There are a lot of people doing this ride who need sponsors, most are "adults." Courtney is not unreasonable in requesting to go un-sponsored and should be applauded for taking on a daunting task. Thank you all for addressing the subject, but please don't cross the line and turn this into a forum for personal attacks. That is a sure sign of immaturity. Sincerely, Andrew Gerhard a_gerhard7@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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