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Re: [RC] re: Melissa's view of the Duck :)

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And we rode the 2001 XP (the ride was 2000 miles - Missouri to
California) with no ribbons at all, only gps coordinates, and few or
no water sets - some of the riders/crews organized water provision as
needed. It's amazing to me how little we (riders ) really need, as
long as we're aware of what lies ahead. In my experience as a ride
manager, and as a guest at rides around the world - the more the
riders/horses are taken care of, the more demanding the riders become
and the more they are willing to take risks with their horses. As a
rider, I heartily applaud Dave's XP spirit. (tho truth be told, as a
ride manager I am a bit more paranoid about possible disasters and
contingencies).

Steph

On Jul 3, 2009, at 9:19 PM, Cindy Collins wrote:

> >> Dave used one roll of orange ribbon on that 250 miles and said
> he really didn't care how you get to the end of the ride each day
> or to the vet check as long as you get there without loading your
> horse in a trailer. There was/is one vet check at approximately 25
> miles and very laid back criteria. Interestingly, no horses got in
> trouble despite these very relaxed criteria. >>

> Cindy
>

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