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Steph, the comment was directed to the WEC not FEI - look at the title. 
Of course there are countries that have no organization such as the AERC 
and hence if they want endurance - it is FEI. Of course there are 
reasons to have horses in the barn. But on race day in the WEC - you 
show up with your best or don't show up at all.

Truman

Steph Teeter wrote:
> Truman - it really isn't only about winning. And when one refers to 
> 'FEI level' rides, you have to realize that in much of the world, most 
> of the rides are also FEI, not just championships and exclusive rides, 
> but your everyday ride is probably FEI too.. Endurance is a huge 
> sport, and not getting smaller any time soon. When there are 50 to 100 
> horses starting a ride, it's not realistic to think that every rider 
> believes he is riding a horse that can win, and that he/she will only 
> keep a horse in the stable that they think will be a winner. There are 
> other goals and reasons to ride than the win of the day - points, team 
> rivalry, qualification - and also the pleasure of participation and 
> the thrill of a good ride - this is still the major motivation (IMO) 
> for anybody in this sport, regardless of country or culture.  Plus 
> there are some amazing junior/young rider programs out there, with a 
> need for more mature and manageable horses.
>
> Steph
>
> On Nov 29, 2008, at 9:54 AM, Truman Prevatt wrote:
>
> > I expect the example below is a horse on his way up going faster - 
> > not one that has lost a step. No one said anyone took the horses back 
> > and shot them. I expect many in the UAE keep a number of horses in 
> > their barns for other people to ride, relatives, friends, visitors, 
> > etc. If a horse is still going - that is a fine job for them. 
> > However, if you goal is winning, and why else are you there if your 
> > goal is not winning, you take your best not a horse that has passed 
> > his prime.
>
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