tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post204612570483230977..comments2023-10-05T09:16:40.934-06:00Comments on The Barb Wire: The Best Laid PlansTamara Baysingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-67807512210649470192008-11-19T09:10:00.000-07:002008-11-19T09:10:00.000-07:00Thanks Tamara, that helps to make the decision eas...Thanks Tamara, that helps to make the decision easier. I was leaning towards joining but I was just wavering on whether it was worth it. The cost is not horrible, and even if I only do 1 or 2 rides, as a member, I will atleast have something to show for it. To add, the local riding club that puts on the distance rides I attended this season is having attendance issues.At the last meeting, they discussed hosting an AERC ride to try to attact a larger crowd.It seems the endurance crowd is more willing to travel. I would like to try to get to one of the Idaho rides. It seems like endurance is much more popular in your neck of the woods and the rides seem well attended. Are you also a member of the PNER ?Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-77333678465532221192008-11-18T08:21:00.000-07:002008-11-18T08:21:00.000-07:00Red Horse -- I agree! No point wandering aimlessl...Red Horse -- I agree! No point wandering aimlessly through life, saying "I always wanted to..." I'd rather say "I'm going to..." and go out and do it! :-)<BR/><BR/>Jonna -- Good question. I guess it depends how serious you want to be about the sport, and how far/often you're willing to travel. If you want to use JB's future endurance accomplishments as part of your marketing, I think you'd do better if you can show AERC miles. Membership isn't terribly expensive ($65-85 for an individual and one horse, depending on an option or two) and I would pay it even if I was going to attend a couple rides per year. They keep track of lifetime miles for both horse and rider, you get a subscription to Endurance News, etc. It's worth the money, in my opinion.Tamara Baysingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-55997762291886424962008-11-18T07:24:00.000-07:002008-11-18T07:24:00.000-07:00With very few AERC sanctioned rides anywhere nearb...With very few AERC sanctioned rides anywhere nearby and still being unsure if JB is going to cut it as an endurance horse,I have been trying to decide if I should join the AERC. Any suggestions?Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-29280290005918258792008-11-17T21:02:00.000-07:002008-11-17T21:02:00.000-07:00Thanks for the making-goals inspiration. Setting ...Thanks for the making-goals inspiration. Setting intention is a powerful force.restoration42https://www.blogger.com/profile/09225587029759842297noreply@blogger.com