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This ride was a last minute substitution for the previously selected 
location.  There was no time to even offer a pre-ride, which would have 
ironed out the bugs.  A 25/50 has been held at this location for around 
7 years, but they have not had a 100.

As an ex-ride manager in PS, I've seen what happens when a ride has 
considerably hotter (maybe coupled with higher humidity) weather than 
normal, and that's the only time I've observed horses being treated 
beyond the *occasional* one or two--we do NOT have a rep in this region 
for lots of treatment.   Yeah, it's October, some of them are getting 
fuzzy--but the course ideally should be do-able within the total time 
allowed even with hot weather, and then it's rider responsibility.  
Problems with the markings have to be considered also, people reported 
doing extra miles as a result--and some of those riders pulled their 
own horses knowing they'd done as much as could be expected.  The 
championship mentality certainly infected more than a few from my 
observation.

I am not in favor of the head to head competition format due to the 
geography challenge (only those who can afford to take the time off for 
the long haul can compete, or locals) and the risk to the horses.

Lynne


On Oct 13, 2004, at 7:28 AM, <heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > Had this trail been used for a 100 before?
>
> Certainly one of the questions that needs to be asked.
>
> Heidi


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