The only problem (or things that bothered me) was not having enough vets and
having to wait over an hour after my finish time- that's an hour after my
hour; (when I wasn't near the first finishers - they had to wait much
longer). I'm sure from time to time things don't always work out the way
they are supposed to.
I just wanted to say that I have yet to meet any endurance riders that
weren't helpful and willing to stop and help anybody that needed it on the
trail, even riders that were/are in the top 10 position. I've even had the
50 milers wait in line with the 25ers and they didn't seem to mind. Then
when (finally!!) it was my turn in a 50 miler to wait for the 25 milers I
didn't mind. :)
Karen
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>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.
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>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!
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>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!!!
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>I have a few more beefs, but I will save them for another time.
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>Becky H
>Hoping for 1st 50 this year
>Horse is ready, Rider not...Yet
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