RC: Racing safelywas Montana accident, I saw it

["B.E. Jackson" <riosanbravo@hotmail.com>]

Finally, few voices of reason speak out. Thanks, Whitney and Corky. Talking 
about safe finishes, how about a safe start when you've got 50 riders and 50 
runners heading out the same trail? That was the case at least when the the 
25-miler started at the Man Against Horse this weekend. But—I'm happy to 
report that no one got plowed down. In fact, I can attest to three riders 
coming to a standstill on a very narrow and steep switchback so a runner 
could squeeze by. On the flat, there was a lot of "On your left, On your 
right" going on and there seemed to be mutual respect all around. A fun 
annual race, well organized and seemingly well supported by the community.

Bonnie in AZ


Anyone who wants to defend the riders by saying that
> > it's not against the law to race in would be correct, but at this race 
>it
> > was against basic common sense and good judgment.  Is the so-called 
>glory
> > of winning a local 50-mile ride important enough to choose it over the
> > safety of other people and/or horses?  I would hope not.  Just my 
>opinion
> > on what
> > I KNOW happened.
> >
> > Whitney Bass
> > and my horses, Seco, Iza, Hossny, and Arazi (the truest and most 
>generous
> > friends I could ever have). = )
> >
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