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[RC] Batman and trail conditions for Tevis this year - Dawn Simas
I rode "sweep" this year from Robinson Flat to Deadwood in the heat of the day. 1:30pm to 6:30pm. I was surprised that we didn't have to help anyone due to the heat in the canyon. Although the next canyon (Deadwood to Michigan) is also ridden in the heat of the day for middle of the pack and earlier riders. And it is more exposed to the sun than our leg is. I don't know if there were people in trouble for that sweep team to help. It was hot. But I think that since we all knew it going in, everyone rode slowly and was careful about water and cooling and prepared. :) As for Batman, he is a john. And the reason for his name is that he's a paint mule and he has a white inkblot patch on his butt that looks just like the batman logo. :) It also looks like Catfish explained Fifi to Ridecamp. I believe she is also the sister to Fayette (winner? BC? Can't recall), bred by Potato. He names all his horses french names, his stallion is Garcon (brother to the mares), who is half Shagya I believe. Dawn
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