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[RC] International - Ginger Bill

I can certainly see why the US is not doing well on an International level. First of all, I don't believe Endurance is the team sport that some are trying to make it out to be. When people tried to make horses and riders conform to one criteria everything started falling apart. Secondly, alot of Endurance riders have truly become trail riders versus Endurance riders. Some can't take rocks, sand, hard pan, mountains, flatlands, cars, ATVs, dogs, generators and it won't be too long we'll be required to walk the distance with very little trotting under the pretense of what's good for the horse. Yes, the older riders are still hanging in there mainly because they are wise and tough. If we keep making things easier for horses and riders, we might as well get out of competition, especially International as we are not at that level anymore. Way too many timid riders and they are having a negative impact on the sport. Okay, hit me with your best shots.

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