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><I really find it
>hard to believe that that many riders are choosing distances because they
>can
>earn more regional points.>
Why? That's why we have a point system cause some folks want to earn points
- so what's wrong with wanting to accumulate them?
not trying to sound accusatory but I often wonder what IS the problem with
riding competitively, riding for points, wanting to win, etc....? anytime it
is brought up this same sentiment is also brought up - that those who want
to ride to compete *in addition* to doing it for a hundred other reasons are
somehow not as good as those that are not riding competitively. It's like we
should all be riding down the trail holding hands and pretending it's not a
competition :-)) sorry folks, when you give placements and have dues which
support a regional points system it IS a competition. But the beauty of this
sport is you can have a good time riding competitively or not since so much
emphasis is placed on completion as well.
And I am saying this as a middle of the packer with an eye to being a
top-tenner when my horse is ready - so right now these are more observations
than anything. It's not like I'm riding for points or anything right now <g>
- but one day I will...
Tina
hickst@nichols.com
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