Re: Pulled at the finish and ego, etc.

RUN4BEAR@aol.com
Fri, 6 Dec 1996 11:55:19 -0500

Here on the Ohio CTR circuit we have "elevator" rides. They consist of m=
ulti
day rides where you can ride (and pay for ) one day at a time. Each day =
you
have the otpion of stopping and being eligabel for awards at that distanc=
e or
going on. If you go on and don't make it, you still get mileage and
completion credit (only) for the miles up until that day. It was (and st=
ill
is) a good way for epople to get themselves and their horses used to
multi-day event. It encourages people to "try" it. This way, at least t=
hey
get some credit for their efforts.

I am NOT suggesting this for AERC, just a nice interesting concept and it=
has
proven very worthwhile, especially for people just getting started in thi=
s
sport and worried about "doing too much".

Teddy

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