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And it's like beating your head against the wall - feels so goooooood 
when you finish. So what if you barf, I've barfed on a 50. There is one 
rider in the SE that says she feels much better after she barfs.

I must say the highest I've ever been in this sport was when I rode into 
camp at the end of my first 100. Of course my first 100 was more like a 
110 because some glo sticks were missing so I got even more for my money.

Jody is right - if you want to do a 100, don't talk about it, don't 
whine about how hard it is - just go out, climb on your horse and do it.



Jody Rogers-Buttram wrote:

> YES, YES AND YES AGAIN !!!
>  
> All so true.  So why in heaven aren't some of you out there trying it? 
>  
> If we don't support these 100's they will all become extinct.  I like 
> the multi-day rides, BUT I would rather have one day 100's.  And Dot, 
> you are very right, there is nothing better than the feeling of 
> finishing a 100.  And many people can do it, I have had two knee 
> surgeries, and have nothing left in either one for cushioning, I can 
> do it (with a little help from Jack).  I feel fine when finishing.  I 
> think that one of the mistakes I see first time 100 people doing with 
> their horses is going TOO slow.  You don't have to run thru it, but 
> think about this: If your horse is in good shape for a 100, why make 
> him stay out there until 4:00am rather than finishing at 1:00am, or 
> midnight.  He will become more tired, more quickly if you are sitting 
> on his back for 18 hours, versus sitting on him for 15.  And his 
> metabolic state willl be better too.  He isn't going as long between 
> meals (vet checks) as  he is out there on the trail a long time 
> between checks.  So, I am getting preachy here, the point is:  JUST DO 
> IT !!!!


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