tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post6461676092725174370..comments2023-10-08T09:37:18.894-04:00Comments on Endurance Granny: Inquiring Mind: BREED DIVISIONSJacke Reynoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576351940350712538noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-68631868075948091482012-01-23T05:10:12.477-05:002012-01-23T05:10:12.477-05:00Journey's hardship registration won't qual...Journey's hardship registration won't qualify her for any of the Appy distance programs unless she is spayed and registered then through them. <br /><br />On awards. I look at awards a little differently. I think that a photo/recognition in the year end publication would be enough, or a nice certificate with your horse's photo. Awards don't have to be expensive jackets/ blankets,trophies etc. I guess it depends on who you are and what you are satisfied by.<br /><br />There is always "talk" on building membership, and being inclusive would open up the door for all breeds to really participate in the sport on a level playing field. I know nobody is going to take that ball and start rolling it, but it could potentially generate new membership out of the various breed organizations.<br /><br />Part of the problem I suspect in getting "new" membership is that endurance/ distance riding is a niche, and the niche is only "so big". Adding new membership, and growing an organization may take some outside the box thinking at some point.<br /><br />I don't claim to be the box. ~ E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-41264720018786370152012-01-22T20:31:43.741-05:002012-01-22T20:31:43.741-05:00The Endurance Horse Registry was something that Ka...The Endurance Horse Registry was something that Karen Zontelli in CA had going for awhile, but I think it faded due to lack of interest, and these things do take time, and a bit of money to keep going, even it it was just certificates she used to send out.<br /><br />That being said, who would pay for these awards for the breeds? AERC? Many say they have to many awards already. Ride managers? They try to keep costs down as it is, which keeps entries down. <br /><br />If one wants a way to recognize their breed, then keep after the breeds registry with stories, photos etc. of what they achieve with that breed, and then ask to have programs, awards etc. set up.<br /><br />The Appaloosa club does offer ROM in distance. Have to do 50's or Open NATRC rides...txtriggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165396761654165021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-51716789782389306942012-01-22T18:51:55.027-05:002012-01-22T18:51:55.027-05:00I did get a major kick out of that. Lil Ol Appy c...I did get a major kick out of that. Lil Ol Appy can be seen here:<br /><br />http://www.horsedeals.com.au/index.php?p=popup&image=43225&event=1806&title=Australian%20Endurance%20Team%20for%20World%20Equestrian%20Games<br /><br />You see...I want to compete against the Appy's and I can't unless I get Journey spade. Then she could be registered with the organization that has the distance program. Not going to have surgery on my horse so I can do that... I guess we will just have to be satisfied being whipped by those ARABS!<br /><br />But it is an interesting concept, and very fascinating to see that other breeds are elite enough to compete on the international level.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-68273981939941319802012-01-22T17:38:44.882-05:002012-01-22T17:38:44.882-05:00I SO get where you are coming from (it would be gr...I SO get where you are coming from (it would be great for people to feel included, etc)...<br /><br />But... there are horses competing internationally that aren't arabs - then the non-arabs would still need to compete against them.<br /><br />I'm from Australia, so my examples are Aussie-centric. <br /><br />Example One: Penny Toft's horse Don is a New Zealand stationbred. See http://www.toftendurance.com.au/penny/default.aspx (scroll down for the picture of him). Don went to WEG 2008 and 2010.<br /><br />Example Two (you will love this one!): Another Toft horse- Electra BBP Murdoch is Appaloosa/Arab. See http://www.toftendurance.com.au/Intranet/Lists/Horses/DispForm.aspx?ID=2<br /><br />Their competition results within Australia are (respectively): http://endurancedb.com.au/selectHorse.php?qHorseLogbookNo=DON43099 and http://endurancedb.com.au/selectHorse.php?qHorseLogbookNo=ELE71489<br /><br />Also... what division are you in when you have unknown breeding (or stationbred)?<br /><br />I do like the idea :) Just thinking it through ;)OneHindRestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497414168847697496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-16478109051325782582012-01-22T14:28:21.494-05:002012-01-22T14:28:21.494-05:00EG- I always enjoy reading your blog, so there is ...EG- I always enjoy reading your blog, so there is an award for you over at Wren Loop Tbs. Karen<br /><br />http://wrenloop.blogspot.com/CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-74636195471944923052012-01-22T13:21:26.791-05:002012-01-22T13:21:26.791-05:00That's an interesting idea! I did attend a ri...That's an interesting idea! I did attend a ride with Dazzby (Prineville Ride in Oregon) where they gave an award to the top horse of each breed to complete- I thought it was really cool. <br />There were two TBs that completed so the fastest (not me and my horse!) got an award. <br />Its fun to see what breeds are out there competeing too!<br />It would definately have to come from the endurance organization for my breed, it would be a cold day before the Jocky Club would want to keep stats on endurance horses- there's no $$$$ in that:)CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.com