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OK ... since I was the one that used the term "second class citizen" ...

I was reacting to the original posters description of the RMs speech:  
where the RM specifically said  that LD was considered to be training,  
so they were not giving placements or BC.  There are lots of reasons  
for not giving LD placings or BC; such as the RM feels that it  
encourages racing.  To me, the reason that was given translates to:   
"you LD folks don't count".  If I was planning on riding an LD, and  
had a choice between going to a ride where I felt welcomed, and one  
where the RM pretty much discounted all the LDers,  I would go to the  
one where I felt welcome.

BTW - the local rides here always give the placements and times for  
both the LD and the 50.  I've always appreciated that.

One local ride always has a "Fun Ride" of 15 miles as well.  For that,  
no placings are given, but that is why it is a Fun Ride.  It is put on  
to help introduce people to the sport, and at the ride meeting, they  
are told that, while they don't *have* to present to the vet at the 10  
mile vet check, they are *welcome* to do so to give their horse  
experience.


> I also could never say I've been treated like a 2nd class citizen  
> rider.  We've been treated with kindness and concern at the rides,  
> just like all the other riders, but I think in the sense of the  
> overall rules and what counts and what doesn't, there is disparaging  
> evidence against LD rides counting for anything more than just  
> another training ride.  I believe that's what she meant.  I could  
> stay close to home, save a ton of $$ on gas and sleep in my own bed  
> and ride 25 miles on our own trails, but I don't.  It's just plain  
> not as much fun!!  I prefer the personal challenge of different  
> trails, meeting new friends, and camping with my sweet hubby and my  
> horse.  :)

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