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RE: [RC] Be part of the solution - Elizabeth ChaseI would love to be a part of a solution, or a changing trend, if nothing else.... ...when I first joined this list, I emailed the people in my area who had put themselves on a list as available as mentors.... and they both told me they were too busy and had no interest in taking on newcomers. Go figure. I cannot even find information on Minnesota and Wisconsin rides. It's almost like, if there are any, they are a closely held secret. So, in the best interests of my equine friend, I am trying to learn as much as I can on my own. God knows there's little enough actual information shared on this forum, mostly proselytizing (sic), pronouncing, and pontificating.... and passing judgment. What am I doing for myself? Researching barefoot distance riding.... I really don't give a whoop about ego and what anyone thinks of CTR, LT, and endurance.... to me they are all on a continuum... I just want to ride, and eventually do multi-day distance..... nutrition, hydration, conditioning, and I've volunteered to crew at next year's Tevis (my vacation request is pending).... If I am treading on toes, consider the reason for feeling defensive.... but all this talk is cheap. Get out there and 'adopt' a newbie.... actually take on an apprentice... walk the talk people. Make the success and safety of the horses happen on a grassroots level. Liz MN --- "Susan E. Garlinghouse, DVM" <suendavid@xxxxxxx> wrote: Just an idle thought along the lines of introducing newbie requirements to the sport.maybe for the first 5-10 rides or whatever, newbie riders should have to meet a lower pulse criteria at the vet checks. Say, about 24 <vbg>. And/or, require a stringent exit CRI. The vetting framework is already in place, all it needs is an extra tick mark next to the rider's name on the in-timers list and/or on the vet card. Or, a different colored vet card. Or, whatever. Personally, I like knowing if a rider is new at a vet check, I can explain things if they need it, and yes, I might watch them a little more. Anyway, just seems some selectively tougher vetting criteria might be helpful, not too difficult to initiate, though still not a guarantee (there aren't any of those). I realize this wouldn't affect 'experienced' riders that still insist on overriding their horse. I'm sure smarter people than me would have reasons why this wouldn't work. Just a thought. Susan Garlinghouse, DVM __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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