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Steve's suggestion of looking at times of riders into vet checks can also
work for those who just want to finish. Tevis stats are available for many
years. When I made previous attempts, I looked at what times riders arrived
at certain stops on average, to finish when I wanted to finish. Then, I rode
with those times in mind. If late to a stop, I asked a tad more of the
horse, to help get to the next stop on target. Kind of like doing a
competitive (NATRC) ride, in which we have suggested times to each stop.
And, in doing NATRC for years (long before GPS's) I knew how to pace myself
and the horse by feel, not by looking at my GPS ,which I love, and DO use
for pacing these days, but found I was fine without it at Tevis.

Now, as for marching into Top ten, having a great horse like Steve rode, and
years of experience in endurance like Steve has, helped.

Steve, congratulations on your top ten. I know you took a couple years away
from riding, but you made a very impressing "come back". Well done!

Jonni



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