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Re: [RC] FEI - commodity vs. longevity - any prizes for longevity? - Maryanne Gabbani

I'd be willing to bet that within the FEI, this is not even a thought.

Maryanne

On Mar 13, 2005, at 2:05 AM, Charles wrote:

I know I'm answering an old message, but I have to wonder, is anyone
offering prizes for oldest horse to complete the race?  Longest career?

Charles

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Subject: Re: [RC] FEI - commodity vs. longevity


On Feb 21, 2005, at 4:35 PM, Ridecamp Guest wrote: 

Fact -- the newcomer countries to FEI endurance are learning from the
UAE model.  If they're competitive, they can figure out what it takes
to win.

But not to worry. Most of them don't have the cash reserves to do so.

Maryanne
Cairo


 Most folks in the U.S. view their horses differently than those in
the UAE and probably other countries, too.  That's what it boils down
to -- horse as a commodity, or horse as partner for YEARS. (Remember,
they eat horses in France).  In the US endurance community, our focus
has been on learning and caring for horses to EXTEND their careers --
not to find out how fast we can train a horse to do a fast 100.   My
gut tells me that the majority of endurance riders do NOT view their
horse as a commodity.

Money is a factor, of course, but everyone knows it ain't cheap to
keep an endurance horse going for YEARS.

I, for one, do not support the direction of FEI.  As much as I
treasure my hard-earned FEI medals, I am not interested in this venue
and it's current direction.

Naomi



Maryanne Stroud Gabbani
miloflamingo.blogspot.com
http://www.alsorat.com


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