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RE: [RC] guest rider etiquette - Ranelle RubinI have been on both sides of the fence on this issue Andrea. Hopefully I can be of some help. When I was asked to train Bogus Thunder, Hal Hall's horse for the summer of his first year of endurance, I conditioned the horse, trained the horse, cleaned up his pen daily, drove to the barn to give him his vitamins, stood for the farrier, etc. Hall and Ann paid all the expenses including the ride entry. When I joined them on a ride just to ride, because I did not have a horse that was sound to compete, I paid my own expenses. It depends on your level of commitment prior to the event. It sounds like you are a "passenger", yes? If that is the case, please offer to pay the entry fee and share gas. Please bring your own food (or offer to contribute to a joint effort). Even if they decline your offer, you will be invited back. Before the ride, offer to be there to pack the rig, bathe the horses, etc. During the ride, care for your horse as if it were yours. After the ride, again 'as if it were yours". Ask the owner what speed, and give them permission to "coach" you where needed. We took a lady with us to a beautiful coastal weekend (a pleasure weekend of camping) who will not be invited back. She not only did not care about the horse (did not clean him up after the ride, nor did she clean up after him), but she left the morning of the second day so we had to pony the horse we had brought for her so we could ride. She knew this going in and didn't care. And above all else, have fun!! -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Andrea Faustina Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 5:36 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] guest rider etiquette I have been given the opportunity to be a guest rider at an upcoming ride. I am new to the sport of endurance but not to horses and horseback riding. I have completed one 25 mile LD on my own horse but am a serious novice with regard to most things endurance. (I am learning a lot on the list though but have only recently subscribed!) So, please, can you all share with me what is expected of a "guest rider"? I don't want to offend and very much want to be asked back! Do I offer to pay for fuel, ride entry, feed for horse, etc??? What tasks can I perform that are appreciated pre-ride, during ride, post-ride? Thanks so much!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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