Re: RC: RE: Endurance and CTR

[CBell6006@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/14/99 9:43:56 PM EST, bobmorris@rmci.net writes:

<< In endurance the pace does not have to be a race! You set the pace and if
 you want to go 4.3 miles per hour you can go at that rate with no penalty.
 If you want to up it to 8 mph it is your decision. Just because some people
 race there is no compulsion for you to do it.

However, in the Southeast Region you are rewarded for racing.  Most of the 
rides here give top ten awards for the LD that are the same for the 50's and 
100's.  If we weren't competitive then we'd all stay home, ride 25 miles and 
save a lot of money.  The newbies in the sport are learning that if they want 
awards they have to race.  BC is also awarded to one of the top ten horses so 
even if you take good care of your horse unless you race you won't be 
eligible.  It's not a factor with experienced riders who are using LD to 
start new horses and bringing a horse back from an injury.  They know the 
benefit of LD and LSD miles.  It's the newbies and uneducated that I'm 
concerned about.
 
 >>Thus, CTR is no excuse, you can work for the control and obedience just as
 well in doing an LD or a 50.

I agree.  However, I recommend that new riders start out in CTR.  They will 
gain a better education and will be rewarded for finishing with a horse in 
top condition and not racing.  I know that LD is not treated the same way in 
all parts of the country, but in the Southeast it's a horse race and the 
winners receive some very nice awards.

Cindy Bell
SE Region... 1st overall 1998
Wameco....  AERC 100 Mile Award 1998
 


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