Carol- Terry was right on the money. What would you like us the members to do about it? Her e mail should go to all sitting board members and have them read...
I find it very interesting that when certain individuals comment on a subject that has been debated ad nauseam on this list, rather suddenly, the subject is...
In response to:"I think there could also be MORE information made available online to newbies. " Every new member who joins online gets an email that has a...
Patrick, It's difficult to decide how many individual Day member riders there are because since there are no AERC #s for them - there's no way to track their...
So well said!!! I should post your email at the barn as that is what I hear everyday. You are right, endurance riders are a bread apart. Dory Dory Jackson ...
Hello bruceweary, When I got my first horse when I was 8 years old, I was in love. Then she reared up and went after me the same day. By the time she was a ...
Re[2]: [AERCMembersForum] Our Market Hello Patrick, Many people are afraid of riding alone. I am afraid of starting young horses and not having someone there...
Mke- I find this data hard to extract from the graph and I am asking a bit more. What was the average number of rides by day members and please split that by...
There's been a lot of discussion about whether Day members should pay an additional fee to ride and whether the increase in fees in 2006 has been hurting...
awfully well said...IMO...I was a pretty good horse person....then I met some endurance riders....Now I am a pretty good horse person...still learning...Cora ...
You make good points, Patrick, and while you may still struggle with maneuvering a trailer, at least one of you can do it, and it might be intimidating for...
Bruce- I have Karla backup the rig. I still cannot do that worth a damn. I can only backup our 2 horse slant. At our ranch of nominally 100 horses, no more...
The following appeared in a local equestrian newspaper, written by a farrier/horseman: "In my years working with and around horses at many different levels and...
It seems - just from observation at least - that there is lack of attentiveness in general to the riders, period. I don't believe that it is deliberate;...
Even so, It would be interesting to see how many rides a new member participates in prior to not renewing membership. I would like to see a histogram here....
Like Marshall, I agree with Truman when he says: "I have always thought that most AERC rides are very welcoming of new riders." With great relief, then,...
Thanks for the grins this morning! ;-) Linda Parrish Kennard, TX ... From: marshall Bates To: AERCMembersForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 14,...
Hi Donna, Did I or my helpers manage to give you a ride packet when you checked in, or did you just get the map and rider card? I had lots of extra packets...
... That is the best way for new riders to get started. This sport is a perfect example where OJT is essential. You can't learn it from a book or video. ... To...
We can grow this sport by: 1. Each and everyone of us being a personal ambassador to new prospects. This can be time consuming, frustrating and sometimes non...
I finally have to agree with Truman. Â My wife started this sport by going to a couple of rides and working them while learning the routine. I joined her as a...
I believe Mike - or I think it was Mike - posted that he checked with other equine organizations and their attrition rate for new members was about the same as...
Can you summarize why you are disappointed? I had Karla to help me but she had just a few words of advice from Robert Ribley and Nancy Elliot. However, when...
<<perhaps i'm just (re-)stating the obvious.. .but perhaps if AERC were more attentive, supportive and responsive to NEW members there wouldnt be such a high...
... perhaps i'm just (re-)stating the obvious.. .but perhaps if AERC were more attentive, supportive and responsive to NEW members there wouldnt be such a...
It will shown during one of the General Sessions at the AHA Convention. After it has been shown, AHA will make copies available "for promotional purposes". ...
"More than 8 hours of video condensed into just 3-5 minutes, but it will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck! " Â Is this video available on...
Where will the AHA Distance Nationals be held next year? Regards, Carol Barker AERC #M18333 ________________________________ From: Eric Rueter...
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... This is a very reason why the AERC needs long term strategic planning in place. The knee jerk reaction that we have seen could most likely have been...
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