<< If I spent my life being afraid of being bad-mouthed, I'd be meek,
quiet, non-opinionated, and...probably be bad-mouthed for being meek,
quiet and non-opinionated. <vbg>
Mike Sofen
Seattle, WA
>>
Mike, I am with YOU. I am an EX ride manager. While I LOVED doing it, it
was a tremendous amount of work and I never made a dime. No other equestrian
event is as kind to its rider as endurance rides. It is NOT a cheap sport
for ANYONE. I will blow off steam myself..but the best I would expect or ask
for is either 1/2 back or entry to next year's ride.
teddy