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I think riding it was easier than writing it. ;-)

http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/2009/09/karen-tiggers-virginia-city-100-endurance-ride-story/
http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/2009/09/karen-tiggers-virginia-city-100-endurance-ride-story-pt-2/
http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/2009/09/karen-tiggers-virginia-city-100-endurance-ride-story-pt-3/
http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/2009/09/karen-tiggers-virginia-city-100-endurance-ride-story-pt-4/

Merri did a fantastic job covering the entire event.  She also
did a terrific job getting photos of all of the riders.  Be sure to
check it out: 

http://www.endurance.net/international/USA/2009VirginiaCity/
   For those of you that were there, you can go and purchase
your photos.  Then, simply upload back to Walgreens and then go pick
up the prints in any size.  Awesome!  

The morning after the ride - at breakfast - I had a hard time keeping my
eyes open.  I think I'll be high for a month, or more from having
such a terrific experience.  Finishing all 5 days of the Bryce XP
was also exhilarating.  I love that this sport has so much to offer,
and is so rewarding.  

I don't think that VC is as hard as Tevis on the rider, though in some
ways it IS harder on the horse - especially where footing is
concerned.  This year the completion %'s showed that - VC had a 43%
completion and Tevis had 53%.  Changes will be made so that the
trail isn't as hard next year.  The new V&T railroad sure did
put a crimp in things.  

I think that everybody that really loves riding endurance -- should come
and ride the Virginia City 100.  It is one of those milestone types
of rides that is worth doing not just for the satisfaction of doing it,
but for the experience and personal rewards.  Plus you get a really
cool silver buckle that will have your horses name engraved on it. 
This time I ordered a silver bracelet for Tigger.  I already have a
buckle for Dream Weaver, and can't wear more than one.

I had one of the best rides of my life on the VC 100 this year.  I
am so thankful that everything fell into place the way it did.  The
volunteers, the vets, the trail, the entire atmosphere was just
fantastic.  I really enjoyed the ride on my horse, Tigger.  He
has his flaws but is definitely a sweetheart with a lot of heart. 

My crew had real ghost story to share. 

Check it out!  Plus,

this video of the cemetery is awesome.  

You guys better be there next year!  

Karen