Re: NOT FLUFF/mileage

[Chris Paus <paus@micoks.net>]

In my local organization, the miles you do in another organization DO count
toward lifetime miles whether it is NATRC, other CTR, or endurance. The
awards are counted only for the local organization miles, but you do get
recognized with patches and chevrons for your total accumulated miles.
Guess I'll have to stick with my local group, MOTDRA.

chris paus and *

At 03:46 PM 3/13/98 -0500, Barbara Madill wrote:
>On Date: Thu, 12 Mar 1998 11:25:22 -0400 (EDT)you said:
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>>>>Absolutely - miles are miles! <<<
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>        SOOOOOOO Why can't the long distant disciplines develop a mileage
>tracking that would span all disciplines?????  It does seem silly that a
>horse can have 3,000 NATRC miles and have to start over to earn 3,000 more
>in AERC.  I should think it a tribute to a rider who uses all of the formats
>to develop a calm, athletic competitor that stays sound and keen into his
>late teens and later. 
>
>        The idea that a "hot" horse isn't suited for CTR just sets the stage
>for future injury to horse and, possibly the rider, if a rider caters to the
>"hotness".  
>
>        Perhaps that horse won't win prizes doing CTR, but he sure will
>learn a lot about patience, rating and depending upon his human partner when
>he is physically and mentally able to tackle longer distances and faster
>speeds!  
>
>        Ditto the sensible use of LD "endurance" for the same training
>purposes OR for a satisfying competitive experience no matter what the
reason!
>
>IMNSHO
>Barbara Madill  
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