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

[SandyDSA@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/9/99 10:51:30 PM Pacific Standard Time,
guest@endurance.net writes:

<< 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?
  >>
I am certain that this is a joke. No one could be this dense. Outside of
liability issues for the RM is the reality that your dog running alongside my
mare will probably get your dog's head kicked in - and my mare likes to be out
front, too! At least until she encounters a shadow that doesn't look right!
:)
San


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