To: PLOUGH1@ix.netcom.com, endurance@moscow.com
Subject: Re: [endurance] Pre-ride instructions; red ribbons, slamming,
NATRC
OK, here I go on to my soap-box.
I know I am as yet only a "limited distance" rider, but many things
havesurfaced over the last year that really get to me.
1. At one ride there wasn't enough water for the "shorties" the 50's
and100's had been through firse. Their horses needed it More? I don't
think so.
2. Being looked down on by many of the 50's riders. No we aren't
going fast, No we don't want to top 10, we want to finish with a live
horse.. I do not have the where-with-all to own a disposable horse.
And I love the two I have!
3. Several times we will be on "loops " with the 50's riders. One
ride we All started together..a new experience for us. Now since I
know I am going MUCH slower than you top 10ers, I would gladly move
over , or even off of the trail completely. But MANY riders came up on
us quickly, AND NEVER SHOUTED OUT THAT THEY WERE PASSING, just blew
past us, without warning, and upsetting us and our horses. IMHO< if
you are going to pass another horse, even on a wide trail, that it is
only courteous to warn the rider up ahead. They could be "lane
changing" for better footing, not realizing you were there, and get
in front of you at just the wrong time. Please don't assume we can
hear your horse. Our horses are making noise, helmets muffle noise,
and the wind can obliterate any last chance of hearing anything.
Please, I WILL GLADLY GET OUT OF YOUR WAY IF I KNOW YOU ARE THERE!!!
I have a few more beefs, but I will save them for another time.
Becky H
Hoping for 1st 50 this year
Horse is ready, Rider not...Yet