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I do not see "To Finish is to Win" as being incompatible with riding to 
achieve first place, or a particular year end award, or first in a weight 
class.  It is also compatible with riding for a personal best time, a 
horse's best time, or just to finish the toughest ride you personally have 
ever attempted.

What it does say to me is that Endurance Riding is not caught up in the idea 
"Second place is the first loser".  Many people in the good ol' USA seem to 
feel, to quote (or possibly misquote) Vince Lombardi, "Winning isn't the 
most important thing, it is the only thing."

As long as we understand that we are all doing a worthy, athletic thing by 
participating in the sport of Distance Riding*,
we can have fun, protect our horses, and achieve high placing and awards if 
we want to, and not put anyone down because they do not approach the sport 
like we do.

Ed
*My definition of "Distance Riding", includes CTR, LD, 50 mile Endurance 
Rides, 100 mile Endurance Rides, FEI rides, CEI rides, multiday rides, and 
similar events I haven't heard of or have forgotten.


Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 642-9640

ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx 


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