How the USA was treated at ROC

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

I remember hearing a story from the ROC in Utah one year...turns
out the horse one of the arabs leased did not pass the vet-in. 
This arab approached another rider (USA) and said "I will ride
your horse".  The USA person responded negatively wherin the arab
said "Do you know who I am?" and the USA person responded "Do you
know where you are?"

This is just heresay, but it would not surprise me if it were
ture.

Teddy

WWArabsrun@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I have found it rather interesting to see the comments on the UAE riders,
> Sheik,etc. When we were pit-crewing for them in Kansas, most people treated us
> as if we too were from a foriegn country......and I don't mean by being nice!!
> Some were out and out rude, ESPECIALLY those crewing for the USA. I was rather
> embarrassed at the time. I even joked with Tommy Crain at one of the vet
> checks about "those Darn Americans"  It turned out great as our rider who
> hadn't done a 100, finished 16th, which was nothing short of a miracle at the
> time.
> 
> The UAE has made great strides in the 3 or 4 years since they have gotten
> involved in endurance, I am glad that I helped in that process. Not by
> condemning them for their lack of knowledge and experience, but by helping
> them learn at the FEI level.
> 
> we also pit-crewed for them at the Cosequin ride and I must say, It is amazing
> that a person as important as the Sheik, can be so friendly and just act as if
> he is one of us(just has alittle more help!!!)
> 
> I guess what I am trying to say is, don't judge a whole country by the actions
> of just some of the people. All of the riders and the pit-crews were always
> very nice to us and to other countries. More than i could say for alot of my
> own countrymen in Kansas.
> 
> amy whelan