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Re: Endurance News
I'd go a step farther. Not only does she
imply that REAL endurance riders don't "do RideCamp", but that anyone
that does has no right to opinions or even any valid viewpoint on the world of
horses. ONLY if you've done 50,000 miles and are over 60 is your word
worth anything?
I don't think so. I totally respect the
opinions of the more experienced riders, and listen, and try to fit what they
say with my own world/horse views. I don't always agree, and that's why
RideCamp is so valuable. If someone's been doing something the same way
for 60 years, they may have a good thing going, or they may simply be closed
minded, in which case, RideCamp is certainly not for them. The flip side
is, there are numerous "elder" statesmen/stateswomen who have seen fit
to share some of their expertise via RideCamp.
If I'd started endurance without Ridecamp, I'd be one of those
idiots everyone on Ridecamp complains about. Instead, I have a 4th grade
education in a 12 grade school . The quality of technical information that
we've had from regular contributors is incredible, and frankly, I feel sorry for
the folks that can't seem to make the time for riding AND
RideCamp...
Mike Sofen
Seattle, WA
I was really perturbed (is that a word?) after
reading that article. I really felt that she put down RideCamp and the
people on it.
Very perceptive! Yes, Maggy Price did put
down RideCampers. Was there a viable reason for this? She intimated that if
you're sitting at your computer......you're not out riding .....thus can't
possibly have as much to contribute to the sport of endurance as those who
just ride.
Well......I never would have been a member of AERC or gotten into
endurance riding to begin with if it hadn't been for RideCamp! Thanks to all
of you who unselfishly give of your time to this forum. RideCamp is
worth its weight in gold......not to mention a few training hours.
But, hey....I just rode for 5 hours...and am now enjoying my daily dose of
RideCamp. (the pony-boy has to eat sometime!)
--
Deanne Del Vecchio & Gabe~~Yes, Mom...it's time to eat,
now....you go eat at the computer!
AERC MEMBER~~WEST
Creative
Computer Concepts
South Lake Tahoe, CA
delvecchio@geocities.com
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