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Re: [RC] values - Barbara McCrary

I agree, we Americans have a different set of values. As for not seeing FEI ever wanting to change us over to its rule and policies, I actually had an FEI official once become very angry with me because I refused to give in to the idea that FEI rules should govern AERC rides. That person sulked and scolded me with, "OH! There's just no talking to you!" That's right, folks, when it comes to our original set of values, the pioneer challenge, the wonder of discovering new worlds and sharing fun with friends and horses, I will not give into heckling to change that for a bunch of regimented rules. Grump, grump....

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn White" <lynndeepoo@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "steph" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:04 PM
Subject: [RC] values



I think the biggest source of rancor of the American
riders lies in difference of values.  We Americans
value making due with what we are given and making the
most of it.  We value overcoming adversity.  Esteem is
given to people who start with nothing and make
something of themselves.  We American riders take a
great amount of pride in rescuing a horse bound for
slaughter and turning him into a trusted competitive
mount by our own sweat and hard work.  We don't
understand the concept of royalty and we don't want
to.

I really don't see how a 6.5-hour 100-miler is going
to change how I ride or how AERC operates.  I am going
to continue to see what my "thrifty-nickel" horses are
capable of and have a darn good time doing it.   I am
going to keep meeting new people and see the back
country.  I don't see FEI ever wanting to change any
of this.there would be nothing in it for them if they
were to try.

Cheers,

Lynn




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