Re: RC: Why I do LD rides

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 01/24/2001 1:52:40 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
guest@endurance.net writes:

<< but who knows my daughter might like to continue with this sport and maybe 
someday she will look back at those "lowly" LD rides and remember the 
wonderful time she had with her mother.  This is why some of us like to to 
LD's.  
  >>

I wonder how many folks really think of LDs as "lowly".  I think they're 
great.  I've introduced a young horse to the sport through LDs.  I've watched 
two of our sons-in-law, who have themselves ridden may 100 milers, take their 
daughters through LDs.  It's wonderful to watch the next generation starting 
in and being thrilled with the sport.  This is our third generation in 
endurance.  I remember when our youngest daughter rode her QH on a 50 miler, 
when she was about the same age as her daughter, who just did the four Death 
Valley LDs with her dad.  I only stress that a 50 miler is just that much 
more of a challenge than a LD ride, and a 100 that much more than a 50. The 
sport offers something for everyone, and each level needs to be appreciated 
for what it offers.

Barbara