ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: manners (watering hole question)

Re: manners (watering hole question)

Phnatasha@aol.com
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 14:15:39 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-09-12 13:34:20 EDT, you write:

<< As an endurance "wannabee"--I can't imagine this
actually happening (riders passing by someone in trouble)--does it, really?
>>

Unfortunately, YES...
A friend of mine doing a 50 one time came upon a horse and rider in
trouble... the horse had some how fallen and had the saddle wedged in some
rocks, so the horse was trapped.. a couple of people stopped to help along
with my friend... the trail was rather narrow at this point.. several riders
charged on thru and verbally abused the "helpers" for blocking the trail...
The horse in trouble was obvious... not a hidden matter... eventually they
were able to release the saddle and free the horse...
My friend just couldn't believe that people would not only pass on by and not
try to help or even offer help, or even inquire if help was needed...
but, did berate them for blocking the trail...
Absurd!

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