Re: [RC] Kuods to the Teeters for NC Ride - oddfarm
Well, I don't know what happened to the list of
starters, (all I could find were the winners) but is it truly a
championship ride when most of the riders were from the far western U.S.?
(not to mention no overall winner) I am sure more people were qualified.
I know a few easterners showed up but I don't remember seeing to many
other states aside from California, Utah and Nevada. Not to take away from
all that rode the NC, I wish I could have been there. However, when talking
about expenses and having a NATIONAL championship ride, traveling
consideration should be a priority so that more could attend. I would have
even traveled as far as the mid U.S. to help but Idaho was just a tad
bit too far.
I know there will always be some complaints, but
honestly, a NATIONAL championship ride should have better representation. That,
and an overall winner. Not to take away from those who were winners...I'll bet
it was still a great ride.
The Teeters deserve many kudos
for conducting an outstanding National Championship event.
This NC had what I envisioned for the
National Championship when I was President of AERC.
-A very well conducted ride -Top horses competing over a truly challenging trail
for our National Championship honors -Top veterinarians -International members of the "endurance community"
participating -Educational programs
for all participants (riders, crews, volunteers, vets, etc.) -Fun entertainment
My one wish was that the participation, both of riders and others,
would have been much higher.
Given the expenses including over 10 top vets including foreign vets participating, I suspect AERC
owes the Teeters a huge THANKS, for
the time, energy, and funds that they put into this event.
I personally would like to see a single
champion named as I believe that would
add to the prestige of the event. We should of couse still
recognize weight division champions.
Let's all put the NC for next year on our
calendar so this can be the National
event that we all want for our sport.
In closing CONGRATULATIONS to all of the participants,
particularly all who completed and to
the division winners in both rides.
Special CONGRATULATIONS to John Crandell and Heraldic who did finish first overall for the second year is a
row in the 100! Special
CONGRATULATIONS to Cheryl Dell and Reason to Believe for Best Condition in the
100. All of the 5 horses showing for
BC looked impressive so Cheryl really deserves kudos for her win.
(I was not there for the 50 so cannot comment
on that).
In closing MANY THANKS
and CONGRATS to Steph and John!!!!
