I have said for years to anyone starting this sport, that they need to
understand that their horse is being put at risk at any given time. When
I say put at risk, I mean they can die. Every time you enter that horse
into an event it can happen. People need to understand that.
We love our horses, and we do all that is within our ability to keep them
safe. And true, they can get struck by lightning, get cut and bleed to
death, whatever and never leave the farm. Horses are magnets for
trouble. So, to say that one distance is harder, or more dangerous over
another I feel is not seeing the whole picture. Horses die in endurance
at all levels. It is a risky hobby/sport to become involved in, and you
just have to prepare the best that you can in all aspects. And then you
have to try to be careful, watchful, learn your horse the best you can, and
pray that they will be ok at the end of the day.
