I think you are being a bit too sensitive :*).....
I think the comment "most of the riders and horses who do
this areent' the least bit fit or know anything about fitness" -
was referring to people who race LD rides and override their
horses.
i know Teddy, she rides LD as well as 50's & 100 mi rides,
depending on her horse, level of fitness etc...
Jude Hall
in Ohio
who also rides LD and never feels that anyone thinks that
I or my horses are inferior.....
>Teddy,
>
>I think you've just insulted a lot of beginners and experienced riders who
>train hard to compete and have fun at the limited distances.
>
>I also beg to differ on your point that "most of the riders and horses who do
>this aren't the least bit fit or know anything about fittness." Some of
>these folks might know a hell of lot more than some of the most experienced
>people out there and they might also be more fit. Maybe "some" is a better
>word than "most."
>
>I like your awarding of ribbons.... kind of like the t-shirts and
>certificates. I thought it was nice for Terry to award BC for the LD at
>Warner. Lynne, from the middle of the pack, was acknowledged for
>conditioning and piloting her horse to the finish in great shape. Hey, she
>probably had a lot of fun too! Didn't you Lynne?
>
>Maybe a little too sensitive,
>Melody
>
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