tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post328094517309390392..comments2023-10-05T09:16:40.934-06:00Comments on The Barb Wire: Wallflower Abloom: Volunteering at Owyhee Fandango International 2009Tamara Baysingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-87497218239149332012009-06-06T13:18:44.517-06:002009-06-06T13:18:44.517-06:00it looks like a fabulous day. its a shame not to b...it looks like a fabulous day. its a shame not to be competing but still fun to be there and meet so many experienced people.clairesgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717145894222550969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-51333899720768396582009-05-29T22:17:57.301-06:002009-05-29T22:17:57.301-06:00I missed you there! I was out at the ranch vet che...I missed you there! I was out at the ranch vet check all day. Or maybe I didn't recognize you without Aaruba <br />: (<br />anyway, great pictures!<br />The first one in blue and yellow is a lovely young gal from Sweden, Maria Hagman-Eriksson. She finished 9th in the 100.<br />I don't know the next 2 ladies...<br />Third in white on gray is Jan Marsh who won the 50 on Morning Line.<br />See you here in September maybe???The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-21048298889786829072009-05-29T03:00:11.857-06:002009-05-29T03:00:11.857-06:00I couldn't get enough of all your photos. Wonderfu...I couldn't get enough of all your photos. Wonderful photography. All the riders look so focused and the horses calm and ready to go.<br /><br />Are most of the horses Arabian, or do other breeds excel just as well?<br /><br />You inspire me to still live my dreams, even if I can't ride for a while longer. I can still be around horses without riding, as you have proven.<br />And it seems almost as exciting as being in the saddle.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experience,<br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-7655609671160701112009-05-27T06:46:23.152-06:002009-05-27T06:46:23.152-06:00Tamara-
Thank you so much for the great pictures!...Tamara-<br /><br />Thank you so much for the great pictures! It was wonderful getting to finally meet you, too! I can't wait for Pink Flamingo--I'm sure you and Consolation will be ready. <br /><br />P.S. Jasper and I had QUITE the adventure on Monday...more on that later. (Don't worry, not a rodeo type of adventure...more of an off-trail type adventure. It turned out great, though!)<br /><br />Ellyellesceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808681799139011365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-82457500836626431502009-05-26T08:26:45.699-06:002009-05-26T08:26:45.699-06:00gp -- I'm pretty sure I got more out of it than I ...gp -- I'm pretty sure I got more out of it than I put in. Volunteering is like that. :)Tamara Baysingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-9265691682056144832009-05-24T19:06:48.366-06:002009-05-24T19:06:48.366-06:00wow a gift of yourself to volunteer way 2 go
gpwow a gift of yourself to volunteer way 2 go<br /><br />gpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-41443770172353859352009-05-24T14:15:01.592-06:002009-05-24T14:15:01.592-06:00Hi Lori -- A moderately paced endurance ride (7.5 ...Hi Lori -- A moderately paced endurance ride (7.5 mph) would require 6 hours, 40 minutes of actual ride time. Add in a couple 40 minute "holds," during which the horses must pass veterinary criteria and have opportunity to eat, drink, and rest.<br /><br />Real "race pace" can be much faster, depending on a wide variety of factors such as weather and terrain. If I remember correctly, last year's AERC national championship team completed 50 miles in about 4:10, which is an average pace of 12 mph...but you'd better have spent years building a VERY fit horse before trying anything like that.<br /><br />There is no minimum time limit for endurance, but there is a maximum. A 50 must be finished in 12 hours or less (including holds) in order to earn a completion. Generally speaking, you wouldn't want to "race" any slower than half-walk, half-trot. Most people trot almost the whole ride; some scatter in a bit of walking and/or cantering. Again, it all depends on the individual horse, rider, trail, temperature, etc.<br /> <br /><br />Goodness, Kim! Thanks.Tamara Baysingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-67399247431227312762009-05-24T13:28:29.449-06:002009-05-24T13:28:29.449-06:00What a beautiful blossom yo are!What a beautiful blossom yo are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-44214219238930360792009-05-24T13:08:30.980-06:002009-05-24T13:08:30.980-06:00I'm not very tuned in to your favorite sport...so ...I'm not very tuned in to your favorite sport...so glad you were able to go. How long would it take these riders to make 50 miles?Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.com