Truman
>Thank you Samm for expressing so well the thoughts of so many of us who
>PREFER limited distance (for all the reasons you mentioned and perhaps a
>hundred more). We are not less the rider or competitor because we are doing
>"a quarter of a ride".
>
>We should be celebrating the accomplishments of all the excellent horsemen
>and women, whatever the venue, whatever the distance, for to be sure
>everyone of them has overcome some obstacle on the road to their achievement.
>
>I put on a limited distance ride at Bucks County last fall--we had a
>wonderful turnout of rank beginners and experienced horsepersons alike. And
>this group was absolutely the most fun to be around. Oh yes, they were the
>worriers, they asked questions incessantly but they were the ones with the
>biggest grins and the most appreciation for our ride management team. I am
>looking forward eagerly to having another limited distance in Sept.
>
>Diane @ Safe Haven
>Allentown, PA
Truman Prevatt
Sarasota, FL