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RE: [RC] LD rides in NE - Libby & Quentin Llop DVMDon't forget Canada. The endurance rides all have LD: they call it mileage. http://www.octra.on.ca/events/sched.php and the footing is for the most part suitable for a barefoot horse. Libby -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Brian & Sara Minsk Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 5:46 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] LD rides in NE Thanks for everyone's response. I did join ECTRA this year. However, the people I have talked to (endurance riders) commented that there is a lot of waiting involved and standing around in these competitive rides. Also, I think it might be more subjective than endurance. Lastly, I have a barefoot horse and up until recently I don't think I could have competed. Now, I understand I can only use a certain boot and, of course, the hoof boots that I currently own (that weren't cheap) would be illegal! Figures! I just like the no nonsense approach of endurance where there aren't so many rules. I like that it rewards the best conditioned athlete. I think to do well in endurance (finish with a happy, sound horse) requires the rider to be the ultimate horsewoman and I find that challenge intriguing! Plus, I think being at an endurance LD ride would help to inspire me and keep me motivated. I could watch the 50 and 100 milers and learn a lot. It's always nice to feel like you are part of something bigger than just your riding level. : ) Sara =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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