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Jerry, I so totally agree. I believe the international involvement in our sport has created this misconception of what our sport was originally meant to be. I...
I'm just a newbie, but aren't we called American Endurance RIDE Conference? I feel like I sound officious if I try to correct an endurance acquaintance when...
I think it would be really helpful if some members who have been around since the beginnings of AERC get into this discussion. We may be the Endurance Ride...
Very good answer Kim and I agree wholeheartedly. If you are going to reward "first" place, top ten, weight divisions, et al., it is most definitely a race....
I agree Kim, and in essence you are racing something, whether it be your fellow competitors or the clock. I have also noticed in traveling to different regions...
You may decry the use of the term "race" but it depicts the reality of the sport of endurance riding. If it were not a race, how many would attend? Most...
It is a race - the by laws say it is a race. Some race some don't - that's fine. However, "race" is not the issue - riding responsibly where circumstances...
David, Then are those like me who just want to challenge the trail, start at the back of the pack, and by nature of the efficiency of my horse's way of going,...
One must be very careful in dealing with the agencies and the relationship to "racing" While it may seem to be semantics, the actual prohibition is not about ...
Well if you say 'ride' and not 'race' your a Newbie thats on the right track! Never mind what anybody else thinks! Annie ... From: Beth Leggieri To:...
I always felt the idea was to compete against myself. My training plan, my condition, my wisdom and understanding of my horse. I always feel that if I set a...
Heck, I joined AERC to ride on trails that I would never find for myself, with half a chance of not getting lost and if I did get lost, hopefully someone ...
vallonelee@...
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There sure isnt any better way to see 250 miles of new to you trail in only 5 days, and make it back to camp. Have good friends and good times, Thats why I...
That is what endurance "racing" is all about Ranelle. You get the best placing by the best pacing. David Ranelle Rubin <raneller@...> wrote: David, Then...
I guess so David..I never really thought about it that way. I can't tell you how many times I have been at the 30-40 mile mark and been told I am in 6, 7, 10th...
In a message dated 5/1/2008 5:45:33 PM US Mountain Standard Time, raneller@... writes: I have had horses fly past me on the first loop then get pulled at...
vallonelee@...
May 2, 2008 1:20 am
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Lee would you please email me or call me Keith Kibler Shawnee Sunrise Farm Marion IL...
-relative to discussion on the AERC members list about taking the 'race' out of the sport and making it a 'ride' : I really hate to see people try to redefine...
Steph Teeter
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May 2, 2008 2:53 am
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Keith: Yes, it is Lee. What's up? Lee The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have. ...
vallonelee@...
May 2, 2008 3:01 am
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Oops sorry - I meant to send that private. My apologies to the list. Lee The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make...
vallonelee@...
May 2, 2008 3:05 am
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Well said Steph! While I personally have absolutely no desire or resources to ever compete at anything but the local level, I have a mentor, Ann Hall who has...
In response to "Who gets the information that is submitted and what is done with this information?" The forms are anonymous and come as email to the office....
Folks who ride in English-style saddles, what type of stirrup do you use for distance riding? Thanks, Beth in Texas ... Be a better friend, newshound, and...
haha! I have the wide easy ride stirrups on all my saddles, even my dressage saddle! :) Becky Huffman www.WritingHorses.com ... From: Beth Leggieri To:...
Hello Beth, I use the aluminum stirrups with the wide tread. Since I started riding these no more foot pain. I have just started including them on the new...
I think I've said this before, but it bears repeating. A "timed event" normally involves some skill beyond raw speed. The fastest horse doesn't win if you...
Good points. This should be included in the newbie education section!! This is what I see as competing against myself. The ability to complete the ride at my...
... myself, ... hopefully someone ... in case ... member today ... Pretty much DITTO! These reasons & the meeting of like minded riders is what drew me to...
... just ... but ... Being a timed event does not necessarily make it a race. I doubt anyone would call NATRC racing, and these RIDES are definitely timed. I...
