Re: RC: An idea for LD rides

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/15/99 9:36:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
truman.prevatt@netsrq.com writes:

<< Absolutely not. With all the Jr's and all the very inexperienced riders
 on inexperienced horses starting out in LD's, starting the LD's first
 and the front running 50's catching up with them could lead to a real
 tragedy. >>

The one trail where we DO start the LD's first has a fork about 4 miles out 
where the LD's take a different route.  We've found that a 15-minute head 
start will get them to the fork before the 50's get there.  We caution 
greenies NOT to wait around, or that very thing may happen.  I've had a small 
handful of green LD's opt to start behind the 50's to avoid ANY possibility 
of being overrun.  But we discuss it at the ride meeting so that folks can 
make informed decisions.

Heidi


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