May 10, 2008
Wow! I did it...and if I can do it anyone can....Let me reiterate what I stated in a previous note..I am EXTREMELY new to the sport of endurance riding. In fact up until the 5th of April I had never even completed a limited distance ride but boy was it fun. Potato and I headed up to Palomino Valley Friday afternoon, got the horses vetted in and settled for the night and I anxiously awaited the next days events. I had no idea what to expect at the start of an endurance ride and was a little nervous but as soon as I got up on Fifi I knew I was in good hands. The race manager said,"go" and off we went. It was a gorgeous, sunny day and I was excited to be doing my first ride. After riding for 5hours and 33minutes (along with a one hour hold and a 15 minute hold) I had completed the ride and was smiling from ear to ear. Potato is a great mentor and his horses are all incredible athletes. My muscles aren't sore anymore and I am looking forward to riding again at Buck Meadows on April 19th. Thank you Potato for believing in me and pushing me when I thought I was done!! Ride on!! Heather