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RE: [RC] Mentoring - Adam and JannelleSarah Newbie in Virginia wrote ...I think it would really instill confidence. I just feel really nervous about being inexperienced (in endurance) and taking out an equally inexperienced horse --having that security of an experienced mentor and an experienced mount would make the first ride or two a little less stressful and more pleasant experience. ... .... Maybe as a newcomer, I should just stick to the shorter rides, as they're a good bit safer (i.e. the idea of 25 is less scary than 50 to me). I am by no means an old timer, I can remember my first ride, I did not know how far 25 miles was, and did not care how long it took me. We had conditioned some at home, maybe 10 mile rides a couple of times a week. I was excited and scared to do my first 25. We went so slow that we came in overtime on a eaisy ride, ( I finished the 50 this year in lest time!!) My favorite thing about the LD rides for thoose of us who are starting out and trying to get our courage up is this. If something happens while you are out on the trail, someone will come by and help!! People know that you are out there and come looking for you if you are not back in camp by a reasonable time!! For me, after having done enough miles, and being more confident about my skills and my abilities to help my horses I most likly would not start a horse on a 25, I can do 25 miles at home. The value of the LD for me was to help me get comforable with my skills as a horseperson. So to Sarah I say do as many 25's as you like, they are a great time and if you have the chance to ride an experienced horse, have a great time!!! If you do not have a chance to ride an experienced horse, Take the horse you have, once you feel he/she is ready and at the ride tell the ride manager or anyone else that you would like to ride with someone who is going slow and has some experience. I do not think you will be dissapointed in the help you get. Good luck and have a great time, Adam Jannelle Wilde & Adam Falk Menagerie Farm 584 Romie Howard Rd Yoncalla OR 97499 541-849-2460 (phone & fax) 866-241-1531 Toll-free ASK ABOUT OUR DAVENPORT FOALS! www.cmc.net/~mfarm =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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