Chip, I ride in the midwest. My mare has done
everything except for a one day 100 and that was because I can't do that.
She has 5400 miles on her and they consist of comp, endurance, 25 LDs. I
usually do both Sat and Sun as I have already paid for the gas and plan on
getting my $$ worth. Most of Maggie's miles are competitive but about 1/3
are endurance. I am working towards her 6000 if I hold up. Makes no
difference to me if those miles were 25s, 35s, 50s, comp or endurance. A
mile is a mile in my book. I have ridden Maggie for 13 seasons and still
have to hang on with the infamous right hand death grip. Her spooks are
awesome and will wake one up instantly with a heart banging thrill. We
have sponsored adults as well as juniors and now they all sponsor me to keep me
out of trouble. If you want to ride your horse and keep adding on miles do
so with pride. You earned it, every bit of it.
Jeanie
