Re: RC: hot/humid weather

[DreamWeaver <karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us>]

Just curious......has anybody back east ever given any thought to starting 
a ride at midnight? (like the Aussies do).

Wouldn't that be fun?

k


At 05:58 AM 09/10/1999 -0700, guest@endurance.net wrote:
>Diane Nelson safehavn@fast.net
>For ECTRA CTRs, the standard 10/20 minute hold can be extended by ride 
>management if weather conditions indicate that it would be prudent to do 
>so.  The ride time can also be extended to compensate for weather or 
>special terrain difficulties.
>
>For ride managers, the trick is to know what the weather conditions will 
>actually be like out there.  Generally with an early start, it is the 
>humidity rather than the actual temps that can cause problems.
>
>Virtually all Eastern ride managers sweat blood the day before and day of 
>the event trying to puzzle out what will be the safest option for riders 
>and horses.



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