Re: Re: LD, Racing & Dogs in or out of camp

["Helga Loncosky" <hblmh@ptd.net>]

OK, OK. I gotta say this. <G>

1.  As for dogs, they don't belong at rides un attended. That means on a
leash! I am the most devoted dog person, I watched my best buddy Clem born
14 years ago, and he travels with me everywhere, except  to rides! While I
love dogs, I have had enough bad expereinces with loose dogs including a
young Rottie male that chased us (the owners could see this, I was on the
road, and they were laughing.), that all my horses now charge dogs except my
own, and I carry mace with all the time. If you don't care about others
riding, consider this. There have been instances where dogs have been shot
on the trail while riding by scared or nasty hikers. Does your dog deserve
to die and suffer because you're selfish? He should be where he is safe if
you are a responsible owner. I don't know about where you are, but where I
am, loose dogs are also illegal. We have a lot of cyotes here as well. I
wouldn't want my dog out witrh them either. Your dog's best interest should
be at heart, not the selfish desire just to have him with you, when it may
not be safe.

2. LD.  I'm an aspiring endurance rider, riding CTR now. Several reasons,
work hours and commitments for one. Also, right now, am not sure if I'LL be
able to handle endurance since smashing my leg and knee. (I can envision
lots of pain in riding a 100 miles now,that wasn't there before! <VBG>) But
I agree, Endurance is for the horse, and if you're going to do endurance,
why would you be satisfied with 25 miles? That should be a warm up!  I see
endurance people at CTR's who do this. They race the whole 25-30 miles, and
then wait outside the come in point, until they are within there time
window. I'm sorry, but that totally defeats the purpose of CTR.  If you want
to do one or two training rides, great. But then get on with it!!!!  I may
be looking at physical limitations now for myself. But if I have a horse
that has the talent, and wants to go, I'm gonna make darn sure someone will
campaign him for me. No reason we should both suffer! <VBG>



Helga Loncosky
Archival Morgan Record
http://www.eqwi.com/Amr/index.htm
Beacon Morgan Horses, Ltd.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/5292/
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No heaven can heaven be, if my horse isn't there to welcome me.
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Evans Garlinghouse <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 2:22 AM
Subject: RC: Re: LD, Racing & Dogs in or out of camp


>>     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.
>
>Because other horses may not be as comfortable with your dog as yours is,
>and I assume your dog isn't going to wait for you outside a vet check.  I
>would hope that avoiding disruption of other horses is a higher priority
>than is your pleasure at having your dog with you.  I am not planning on
any
>LDs this year, but I hope if you do happen to have your dog on the
endurance
>ride with you, I don't happen to be one of the 50-milers sharing the same
>trail, as one of Cato's favorite sports is coyote-stomping.  And he too, is
>very fit.
>
>As far as your wish to go as fast as possible for 25 miles...well, I regret
>that I cannot appropriately respond, as your definition of endurance and
>mine probably differ far too much.
>
>Best of luck to your horse.
>
>Susan Garlinghouse
>
>
>
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