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DECADE TEAMS 2003

Almost every ride has at least one surprise waiting for you (good or bad). If you go out to have fun, you are rarely disappointed, and if you place well, it is icing on the cake. When you take time to understand your horse, they will make you a better person. The world is much more exciting when you are riding your horse, so don't sweat the small stuff in life; your horse already knows that, and that's what makes them such great partners. Maintaining your health so you can ride produces big rewards in all other aspects of your life. Never be in such a hurry on the trail that you cannot offer help to another rider in need. You don't have to ride fast all the time, but you should ride smart.

HAVE FUN! Don't be in such a hurry, but do get to know you horse's personality, their strengths and weaknesses, as soon as you can. Once you understand each other, you can really start working together. Keep things simple, from your feeding to your training routines. They really like consistency in their lives, just like we do. Don't be swayed by the latest fad in tack, nutrition or training methods. Research them all and find what is best for your team�spending a lot of money doesn't translate into �the best� for your horse either. Read books, go to clinics, talk to some veterans, then evaluate YOUR horse and your goals and find a plan for yourself. I have learned so much at every ride and observing others. When we first started, my crew�loving husband Dan�would follow veteran riders around to see what they were doing at the vet checks. I was appalled the first time I saw a sloppy bran mash, but if Rio was having that, then Ami would too. Ask a veteran a question and you will usually get a ton of information Linda Cox

**Decade Team Horse & Rider.

These riders have ridden their own horse every year in a 50 mile and up endurance ride for at least ten ride seasons including 2003. We will link new interviews each week as they are completed. Last Names in blue link to individual interviews. Database lookup date: 10/5/03. Discrepancies may exist between the AERC online database due to many factors, including FEI rides not being listed. We have done our best to include the proper mileage credit on each of these horses thru the 2003 ride season.

# Region Last Name First Name Horse Name 1st Year # of Years Rider Miles Horse Miles Team Miles

1 W Ambrose Ruth Sodi 1991 13 1720 1680 1680

2 W Cook Marci AA Allusion 1992 12 6790 5140 5090

3 W Cox Linda Gaichamarretto +/ 1993 11 3660 3660 3660

4 W Cronnelly Roy Emirat 1991 13 7435 5115 5115

5 W Houle Judy Felex 1993 11 3720 1400 1350

6 W Howes Ulla Kesil 1994 10 3565 2525 2425

7 W Johnson Barbara La Paz 1990 14 6080 1650 1650

8 W Kauffmann Beth Magics Illusion 1991 13 6355 5710 2370

9 W Klein Jennifer Caribbeaan Queen+/ 1994 10 2730 3040 2680

10 W Long Judy Nachi Sunshine 1991 13 4290 4145 3140

11 W Rabe Dave Shirays Porta Kol 1989 15 27905 8410 8210

12 W Rovane Sandy Mr. Man 1992 12 5290 4380 3975

13 W Ruprecht Joan Magic Nisaba 1990 14 13905 5350 4300

14 W Sands Anne Windy Knoll Mistral+/ 1988 16 8255 4160 3910

15 W Siegel Vargo Heidi Rhaz Calobask 1991 13 6820 5325 5125

16 W Sousa Joyce Jim Bob 1988 16 14810 8515 7960

17 W Tracy Mike Aron Moon+// 1989 15 4970 5020 4970

18 W Tristram Michaele Fire Away Bay 1989 15 10205 5785 4585

19 W Verheul Pat Razda 1988 16 11080 5515 5465

20 W Walker Gertrude Eddie 1991 13 2775 2925 2575

21 W Way Bonnie Hash 1992 12 18940 4965 4965

22 W Way Bonnie Peco 1991 13 18940 9690 9030

23 SW Barrett Ron HCC Rafuro 1989 15 8685 6875 6515

24 SW Jones Susie Rococco Mirado 1990 14 5435 2420 2320

25 SW Pindar Suzanne Shayne's Treasure +/ 1994 10 7100 5585 5585

26 SW Youmans Adele Dream Weaver 1991 13 4820 4820 4820

27 SE Ayala Anne Overlook Nuryev 1993 11 3765 3665 3665

28 SE Brewer Marion That Boy 1993 11 4805 4100 4100

29 SE Gowen Patricia Thundarr 1993 11 3670 3670 3670

30 SE Ivey Debra Vali-Hifazeyna 1987 17 7355 6905 5920

31 SE McGhee Angie Kaboot Herlong 1994 10 3870 2950 2950

32 SE Mullen Sue Huntah 1994 10 2660 2660 2660

33 SE Newman Stagg Ramegwa Drubin 1988 16 5060 4150 4000

34 SE Rogan Jim WJ Beezar 1988 16 6250 6045 5895

35 SE Young Cindy Kohnican 1991 13 5855 2735 2475

36 PS Briscoe Cheri Dr. Thunder Bask+// 1988 16 16300 15035 8925

37 PS Wachenheim Beth Zarkuria HCC 1992 12 10710 6045 5615

38 NW Barnfather Julie Peek-a-boo 1991 13 2575 2575 2425

39 NW Bumgarner Karen Zapped+/ 1990 14 19180 6480 5305

40 NW DeCair Dolly AAA Amadeus 1991 13 6750 2175 2175

41 NW Mallon Marie Zahin Al Din 1993 11 3335 2660 2660

42 NW Neale Wood Arlene MC Star Brite 1991 13 18145 9010 8860

43 NW Patterson Hornbeck Vicki Prince Kashada 1993 11 4820 3295 2595

44 NW Powell Susan Ellorean 1993 11 3175 3075 3075

45 NW Pruitt Robbi Gulastras Splash 1993 11 13500 5020 3995

46 NE Gilbert Lynne GM Chagall 1993 11 3085 3085 3035

47 NE Loomis Shannon Quail Meadow Star 1994 10 1210 1210 1210

48 NE McNaughton Irving VH Phazon 1992 12 3680 2880 2880

49 NE Robbins Kathleen Alert's Shadow 1993 11 2700 2050 2050

50 NE Walker Connie DML Smoke Silver 1994 10 3100 2850 2850

51 MW Harms Roberta Sha-win 1990 14 14815 9815 7955

52 MW Worthington Jan LM Master Mind 1992 12 21075 3830 3320

53 CT Crothers Kathy Rebel's Foxfire 1993 11 8125 3225 3175

**Decade Teams on this list were put together simply for interest only -- to see what we can learn from these people, enjoy their stories and see who they are since they are still currently riding their horses. There are quite a few other horses that have lasted for 10+ years in this sport, both currently and previously (some missed the list because they had different riders, are doing limited distance, or took time off, etc.). I am sorry that we cannot include all of them. We have to keep with certain limits because this is a volunteer project. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclaimer: The information and advice contained in these interviews are the rider's own and not necessarily recommended by the AERC.

If you know of somebody that should be on this list and isn't, please send an email to Karen

Start behind the pack and ride at your own pace. Keep riding at your own pace and make sure your horse is not being carried on by other horses. Listen to your horse instead of your friends and coaches.� Don't depend on others to evaluate the condition of your horse. If you have to depend on others to tell you what condition your horse is in you have no business racing. Keep riding slow until you can answer all the questions for yourself.

The fine line between life and death for your horse is an extremely fine one. An astute rider will get a feeling from the horse long before any outside person, like a veterinarian, could ever hope to. Pay attention to what the horse is telling you and don't ride past your horses capabilities. Don't even think about testing the limits until you have the experience to know the answer to all of the questions yourself. David Nicholson, DVM

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