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I have been riding horses since I was 12-—NOW 83.

I have owned 13 or more horses in my lifetime.

I have ridden many horses I didn’t own.

I have competed in long distance events on horseback since 1985.

I rode the Pony Express Trail 22 years ago with others-—2000 miles—50 miles a day—5 days a week—2000 miles—8 weeks.

I have OVER 5,000 miles of completions in such events-—93% completion rate.

In 1987, I borrowed other horses to compete. Rode 1005 miles of completed events-—and FINISHED EVERY ONE I STARTED.

I have trained & conditioned my own horses for such events.

I have bred 6 foals in the past & raised & trained them, also.

I NEVER HAVE USED A HELMET-—Wear tri-focals & the helmet strap makes my glasses bounce around. SO—No helmet.

I have NEVER heard such a mouthful of tripe from anyone-—even the perpetually unhappy crowd.

She can quit riding or quit bitching or CUT her hair.

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IN all those years-—riding AND crewing for others-—I ONLY SAW ONE RIDER who was black.

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My step sister did hunt competition. Her helmet was a requirement.