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RE: [RC] [RC] Mentoring Thoughts - EdA problem with riding with someone else is the new rider/horse may concentrate on the other rider/horse and not pay close attention to their horse and their pace. Learning to read your horse is best done not trying to stay with someone else but to be out there on your own. A newbie setting up their crewing area close to an experienced crew who has made it known they are willing to lend advice and assistance would make it easy to "pick the brains" of those that have been there and done that (and have lots of T-shirts!). It would also allow that experienced crew to eyeball the horse for a longer period than the vet at the checks making it easier to spot potential problems. If each team has agreed to allow the interchange of ideas then there would be no barrier to saying "your horse looks tired" or whatever. Marking the new horse/rider team allows those more experienced to ask out on the trail how things are going. More than just a greeting but a real "How is your horse doing at this point?" question. Marking your horse as a "green" team would be giving "permission" to accept advice, helpful criticisms or whatever on the trail. Again, just thoughts, no rule changes, no you gotta do it this way or anything! Ed Roley & Sawyer ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ _________________________________________________________________ Watch high-quality video with fast playback at MSN Video. Free! http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200365ave/direct/01/ ============================================================ Common sense should also be a part of the decision making process. If you see someone who doesn't have any, hand them your tool box. ~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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