Re: put down the weapons

[Tivers <Tivers@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-03-04 01:01:15 EST, delvecchio@geocities.com writes:

<< Tom:  I agree that there are many more aspects to endurance than the
"rides"
 themselves. 90% of my time is spent "conditioning" and that entails some
trails
 that will curl your horses tail.  We have one trail called "Horse Canyon"
that has
 since been dubbed "Dead Horse Canyon" because of the wreck that resulted in a
 broken leg, a pocket knife, and many attempts later to end the poor beasts'
 suffering.
 
 I will carry my gun, thank you very much!      (then beg some one else to
pull the
 trigger)
 --
 Deanne Del Vecchio & Gabe >>

Right! And then there's the post-ride party!!! It all evens out. 

Did you ever notice that the presence of guns makes for very polite, friendly
conversation?

ti