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The sweep riders are among the many volunteers who deserve great big 
thanks.  They have very hard jobs and are very well trained.
Laney

Dawn Simas wrote:
> 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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