LD, Racing & Dogs in or out of camp

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From: Rex Mercury 
Email: Runns2farr@aol.com

I'm planning on "racing" my next 25 miler in a couple of weeks.  I have been training for this for months.  I plan on going as fast as I can for the entire 25 miles.  I have practiced on the trails by my home for the upcoming race.  My horse is really fit and ready for this!!  What is wrong with this if my horse is able to do it?  
     The question I have is about my dog.  I take my dog on  training rides with me every day.  He also is very fit. So why can't he run with us at the race?  He is really well trained -besides I plan on being in front so he won't bother any other horses.  He won't get any placings or acknowledgement either.  At least for him "to finish is to win"  
  It's bad enough that "Ridecampers" bash limited distance riders but why do they seem so anti-dog?


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