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[RC] LD, 50, 100 - rides2farI might be wrong, but I believe many riders think they or their horses "may> not be ready" to do a 100, I understand. The thing is, you can pull yourself if you suddenly feel you've bit off more than you can chew. Honestly folks, what's the old saying, "Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"? :-) You can enter a 100 and if your horse isn't up to it, the vet, or you, may say, "He simply feels tired and has done all he needs to do today". Then you hand them your card and go back to your trailer. That is your safety net. You know you CAN do that if necessary. Chances are, you won't have to because your horse will look better and you will feel better than you imagined. Now...I aim comments like this at people who spend years trying to get that horse ready for his first 100. NOT at someone with no fear or imagination who bought a horse they think is bred to do this last week and is dumb enough to enter one next week. I know I say this so much people get bored with it but here goes again. I have NEVER felt like doing another 50 after finishing a 50. I'm beat. I hurt. Ready to quit right after 50. I have also never felt like stopping in the middle of a 100. I have no idea why other than "A miracle occurs when you enter". Just trust me. :-) Angie McGhee ____________________________________________________________ Find peace of mind. Click for competitive auto warranty quotes. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nd2KFBZd26IXv9r94Afez9i668F4Z9CCly8ewtxUKpgwEoQ/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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