Re: RC: CTR

[Maureen Mathisen <blueoak@snowcrest.net>]

Kathy,

What a great letter!   I wrote a private post with words to this effect,
but NOT as eloquently as you ut them!  You're correct--there are so few
of us who love HORSES and LONG distance riding that anything we can do
to HELP one other and promote this sport so it grows, should be the aim
of ALL.  It's mot a "divide and conquer" issue here.   It is an issue
that needs everyone, no matter what little division we personally like
to participate in. Most of the world thinks we're "nuts" to spend so
much time, money, and energy in this  type of "entertainment".( I think
that is why I enjoy Ridecamp--it is a small part of the hectic world
that thinks somewhat the way I do.  Makes me feel NOT so 
"bizarre'!))Maureen 

> russell d calanni wrote:
> 
> I have been reading some of the debate about CTR vs. Endurance vs.
> NATRC. I'm mostly a lurker & am reluctant to say anything, but I feel
> the need. NATRC IS competitive trailriding. Just a different
> organization with their own style just like there are other "long
> distance" organizations out there. I have very limited experience
> compared to some of you and even after 10 years of limited
> participation because of time, family obligations, & not an over
> abundance of rides in my area, I still consider myself a novice. No I
> haven't won anything to mention except alot of knowledge, had alot of
> fun, met alot of great people, made some pretty cool new friends &
> have done whatever I could in my limited capacity to promote a sport I
> think is pretty neat. I have had horses since I was 10, so I know
> alittle bit about them.  I think we need to all be alot more
> open-minded about things and support one another & mostly try our
> damndest to support this wonderful sport. In the area I live, there is
> still only a handful of us who ride long distance & we all try to help
> one another and bring new people in.
>     If there is a ride in your area, support it in whatever way you
> can. Ride it, work it, encourage it. In doing this, we help everyone
> who loves the sport of Long Distance (I prefer to call it this) & all
> its different disciplines, no matter what rules the ride goes by. We
> all share a common bond with each other, our love of one of God's
> greatest creatures & the sport we all love no matter what form it
> takes.Maybe we ought to be asking ourselves "What have I done to
> promote such a wonderful sport lately?"
>     Just a thought.
>     Kathy & Peeples from W. New York


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