<< One broken arm, one collar bone, one horse over backwards resulting in
neurological problems, one serious tieup in the first seven miles, The first
three 25-milers in eliminated for serious lameness problems, many unplanned
dismounts, falls and trips, including Valerie Kanavy who won't be turning
her head for a while, but is REALLY grateful that the helmet split open
rather than her . . . . >>
My non-horsey hubby (who even after 13 yrs of marriage doesn't understand why
anyone would want to get on an animal which is bigger, faster and stronger,
and can move in any direction at speed and without warning--) read this and
said, "Nice sport you are getting into . . ."
I snapped my helmet onto my head and said, "Can't talk now darlin, gotta go
ride . . ."
Trish & "pretty David"