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[RC] Posting for Mary Coleman re: Michaux - RISTREEMary's having a little trouble posting to Ridecamp with her new 'puter, so asked me to forward this to the gang --Michaux Madness more like sadness for many! This ride held near Gettysburg, Pa has lots of climbs and gorgeous views but when Mother Nature turns on the heat and humidity the completion rate drops considerably. 42 attempted Saturdays 50 with 14 pulls some for lameness many for treatment. Only 2 out of 9 finished the 75 John Crandall won and David Owens was 2nd. I think there were around 30 in the LD both days and am not sure of the completion rate on them. There were 18 in Sundays 50 and 10 were still in when I left at 6. There were 4 teams of ride and tiers each day (my hats off to them) and they all completed. Hawk the Mighty Morgan and me finished Saturdays 50 with 40 minutes to spare and actually only used ice at the end. Therefore I had lots of ice to use the next day which was needed to cool down the Arabians. This ride did remind me why I do not want to ride in anti-Morgan conditions so Hawk shall stay home and I will be at Old D to sell and help. Kudos to Skip and all his hard working staff for putting on a great ride and good prep for Old D. Morgan Power! Mary and stop in to see me at Old D
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