Ridecamp: Re: [RC] What is the ONE thing?

> What is the ONE thing you wished you had know, or wished someone had told
you
> before you started endurance? I am contemplating trying out my first 25 in
the
> spring and would like to be enlightened. :o)


1)  Wear a bra built for its engineering and not its recreational potential.
If necessary, duct tape is an acceptable, though painful, stopgap measure.
If used, be prepared for strange looks in the women's locker room at the gym
for awhile.

2)  Cheese does not travel well in fanny packs.

3) One 20 oz. water bottle is not enough.

4) Never wash a fuzzy saddle pad and leave it damp in the trailer when base
camp temperatures are below freezing.

5)  Stuff your Saturday riding clothes into the sleeping bag with you Friday
night so they're warm when you wake up.

6)  Have EVERYTHING meticulously laid out and ready to go Friday night so
you can feed, saddle, electrolyte, start and make it to the first vet check
without ever actually gaining consciousness.

7) Never get so caught up in the excitement that you think you need to 'keep
up' instead of taking the time to take excellent care of yourself and your
horse.

8) Eat breakfast on Saturday morning, even if you have to gag it down.

9)  Apologize to your crew ahead of time for behaving as though you were
raised by werewolves, thank them nicely and profusely before, during and
after the fact.

10)  Remember this is supposed to be fun, and there are very few things
worth truly getting your panties in a wad over.

Just my (very limited and painfully gained) experience.  Have a great time
and good luck!

Susan G









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