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Re: [RC] re: Melissa's view of the Duck :) - Steph TeeterAnd we rode the 2001 XP (the ride was 2000 miles - Missouri to California) with no ribbons at all, only gps coordinates, and few or no water sets - some of the riders/crews organized water provision as needed. It's amazing to me how little we (riders ) really need, as long as we're aware of what lies ahead. In my experience as a ride manager, and as a guest at rides around the world - the more the riders/horses are taken care of, the more demanding the riders become and the more they are willing to take risks with their horses. As a rider, I heartily applaud Dave's XP spirit. (tho truth be told, as a ride manager I am a bit more paranoid about possible disasters and contingencies).Steph On Jul 3, 2009, at 9:19 PM, Cindy Collins wrote: >> Dave used one roll of orange ribbon on that 250 miles and said he really didn't care how you get to the end of the ride each day or to the vet check as long as you get there without loading your horse in a trailer. There was/is one vet check at approximately 25 miles and very laid back criteria. Interestingly, no horses got in trouble despite these very relaxed criteria. >> Cindy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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