The Big Stuff

How to write a "note"about a weekend that is the pinnacle of so many things? Focus on the big stuff and provide details later. The Big Stuff:

I am now recognized as an endurance rider. My horse and I, after five years of training, have completed our first endurance ride. A day after the ride, Spirit looks to be in better shape than he does sometimes after a training ride. We rode a sub-five hour, fifty mile endurance ride, competed against stiff competition, and having luck on our side, on this particular day, we actually won. I feel a profound emotional mix of accomplishment, pride, and gratitude. A defining moment in my life accomplished. The end of a beginning and the beginning of something that could be endless

This weekend was also a defining moment for the Tidal Treasures Crew. A group of kindred spirits knitted together though our love of distance riding and shared "salt of the earth" personality. The characteristics of this personality include the natural desire to do the right thing for the right reason and the desire to encourage ourselves and encourage others. A harder working group of people you will not find. Well, all of this was capsulated in this past weekend as the ACTRA community was provided with a full blown dose of tidal treasures hospitality. From this experience as well, I feel a profound emotional mix of accomplishment, pride and gratitude. Another defining moment in my life, as a member of the Tidal Treasures Crew, accomplished. Another end of a beginning, and the beginning of something that could be endless.

In conclusion, for tonight, I can't help but think how my feelings for ACTRA as a whole are also a similar mix of accomplishment, pride and gratitude. It was a weekend that was defined by camaraderie and empathy.

All in all, if you took part in this weekend, or in any part of this journey, you will understand the pride that goes into this signing off:
Sincerely

Lynn Beazley, Endurance Rider
Tidal Treasures Crew, ACTRA