Re: [RC] Let's talk endurance goals for '06 - Barbara McCrary
After reading many responses to Laura's post
below, I am IMPRESSED with the tough-mindedness and determination of all
endurance riders, some of whom have had illnesses and serious injuries to
overcome. Some of you have made comebacks from injuries that would
sideline average people for life. I guess that is the real definition
of endurance......but this one refers to the riders, not the horses. You
all impress me enormously. It makes me feel younger now, and a little
arthritis isn't going to stop me.
Barbara
Every major injury I ever sustained has
been in the line of duty (horseback riding.) :-))
Since I refuse to enter the current food fight on
RC, I think we should change the subject....
The Question of the Day: What are your goals for
'06, and how are you going to obtain them?
My answer: I am planning on doing at
least five 100 milers on Equal Terms this coming season - a VERY lofty
goal, but obtainable, I think. She will be 15, it will be her fifth year
of competition, and she did three 100s, a 75, and several 50's (including back
to back 50's twice) in '05. I was going to retire her and start riding
my next mare in line, Bey Allure, who will be 10 next year, but ET is sound
and LOVES going down the trail, and seems to thrive on 100s....since I LOVE
100s, it seemed like a no brainer to keep her on the trail.
She is having a few months off now, with her
shoes pulled and her coat shaggy. I will start riding her lightly in mid
Feb and take her to the Sand Hills 100 in SC in mid March.
