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One thing that keeps popping up in this discussion is ROC.  (Race of 
Champions for those who weren't riding then)

Having a "qualified" horse was sort of a big deal, and riding ROC was a goal 
of many.

WHY?      Do you suppose it was all the advertising, promotion, prizes, 
give-aways, awards, hoopla, dinners, dances, special trails?    That event 
was promoted in every horse magazine in the country.   There were dozens of 
sponsors.    If you placed well it was a blast, if you didn't even finish it 
was a blast, there was such a "big time"  atmosphere, party, celebration. 
People knew about ROC that never heard about Tevis, or Old Dominion, or Big 
Horn, or any other ride..

AERC Championship events have been handled pretty much like any other ride. 
Unless you're a dedicated endurance rider riding for AERC points, miles, etc 
they have not been an exciting event.

Put together the ROC atmosphere again with all the promotion and all the 
"stuff"  I bet riders would come out of the woodwork to qualify for a 100.

Any one out there with the money, time, pizzazz, to try it for a couple 
years? 



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