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RE: [RC] re: difficult rides - bobmorrisCindy: Well said and thank you for expressing it so simply but well. Bob Bob Morris Morris Endurance Enterprises Boise, ID -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy Collins Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:30 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] re: difficult rides All good questions, Melissa, and like everything in this sport, you'll probably get a variety of answers. One of the big areas of discussion on both lists recently is a feeling by many old timers that we have "dumbed" down the terrain for the international folks and/or newer generation of riders. I'm sure that's an oversimplification, but it does seem to me that some of the newer riders whine a lot about tough terrain that really is the foundation of the sport. Anyhow, I really like "technical or tough" trails...especially with a young, hot horse. Give them something to think about and teach them to use their bodies and minds for something besides speed. The Tevis and the BigHorn are very technical rides. The early ROCs were very technical. There are many others, but I use these because I've ridden on them. BTW, these technical rides are usually breathtakingly beautiful, too! Here's what makes them technical...1) Lots of climb and descent. The BigHorn starts as approx. 4,000 ft and goes over 10,000 ft. The Tevis climbs and falls from 9,000 ft to below 1,000 ft. 2) Single track trails with plenty of rocks, roots, uneven footing, water crossings and drop offs. 3) Ride management and the vets expect you to be competent and to be responsible for yourself and your horse. They are there to help you complete, but not to babysit. 4) Weather...Tevis' heat is legendary, especially in the canyons. The BigHorn can be very hot in the desert and can easily snow on top, and may have howling winds, too. I'm sure other riders have other criteria. Good luck to you and don't be afraid of tough rides...they are worth it. Cindy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-= 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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