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From: Horselover025de@aol.com
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:35:46 EDT
Subject: Re: Crewing for Dodie

Dodie usually brings everything you need to use for herself and her horses. And she is usually very well organized. She usually has camp chairs but you could bring your own if you have one.

You need to bring what you need for yourself. I bring a small cooler with bottled water, juice, lemonade I can make up with just water (dry powder in little containers, I think it is called Crystal Lite), sandwiches, fruit and packages of crackers with peanut butter. I also pack pop tarts because they are a quick bite and not too involved. I bring sun block, sun glasses, a flashlight, jackknife, tissues, a book to read (while riders are out on the trail), a wash cloth and towel for me to cool down with. A brimmed hat is also good because often there is no shade at these rides. I also bring a small first aid supply with antiseptic wipes, alcohol for disinfecting, band aides of various sizes, an antiseptic cream (I use Neosporin) cold packs (that you mash and they get cold), deodorant, bee sting ointment, and insect repellent. It is helpful also to bring headache medicine (Dodie uses Tylenol, I think, and it's always good to keep her from being in any pain in case she forgets her own pain reliever - ha. I use Excedrin), an anti-inflammatory (I use Aleve) and allergy medicine if needed (I have allergies - sometimes I have reactions from locales that are different from my home (in Delaware). I buy sample sizes of these things so it's not so much to haul. I also find I need throat lozenges and something to protect my lips from sun burn and chapping from wind and dust.

I bring rain gear (so it doesn't rain), wear mucking boots and bring sneakers. It is helpful to have a change of clothes and something for if it's gets colder than predicted. Some of these rides are in mountainous country where it's cooler than you might guess. Also helpful are bungee cords, duct tape, rope, string, maybe an umbrella.

I bring my cell phone and charger always.

Go to Dodie's website and to her endurance page. Click on the link for the ride you are crewing for and print out all the information they list for riders. It will help you know where, what and when about that particular ride.

Then find Dodie's ride stories from last year on her web site and read them, especially the ride you are going to if she rode it last year. There is a wealth of information in those stories. You can also read her book "To Finish is to Win" if you haven't already done so.

It's a lot of rushing around to get the riders out, then a lot of waiting for them to come in, and then more rushing to get the horses fed, cared for, cooled, vet checked etc and getting the rider back out on the trail. Then there's more waiting for them to come in and do it all again. Dodie will not think to tell you everything so ask all the questions you can think of. Dodie has always been patient with my questions and my being nervous when I was new. Distance riders and the staff that run the rides are very friendly and helpful, I have found, almost without exception. Without realizing it, during the ride Dodie's competitive nature can sometimes make her short and cranky, so if she makes you uncomfortable you will need to stand up for yourself and say so. She will cut it out and do better. Remember, she needs you more than you need her. smile.

Crewing for a ride can be great fun as long as you keep perspective. And it gets easier after you get used to doing it. Also go to the ECTRA website and read the rider manual. I found it helpful... and should probably review it myself for this year.

Hope this helps.

Judy Short

NOW! For my two cents worth.

Camping can be fun and entertaining if you remember to bring the stuff you'll need. As a new crewing person who may not know how to travel light, here's a list of things you should bring. Buy a small plastic tub at Wal-Mart to keep these things in and you can load/unload your vehicle quickly without fuss and muss.

Change of clothes, include two socks and underwear.
Sweatshirt - mornings can be cool, even in the summer
Coat
Rain gear - includes: poncho, waterproof gloves, hat, boots, umbrella
No-cook food stuffs to feed yourself - at most rides, one hot dinner will be provided for you by me! The rest, you're on your own.
Drinks - lots of drinks. Especially in the summer you can dehydrate quickly being outdoors so bring bottled water, Gatorade, and anything else you'd like that is not caffeinated. Caffeine will steal your hydration!
Sleeping bag and pillow. If you get cold when you sleep, invest in a foam mattress to keep the chill of the ground off you. I have two tents and my crew are welcome to use them.
I have extra chairs for my crew. I also have everything you'll need to haul over to the vet check. I also provide a little red wagon, but I'm told it sucks (chuckle).
Insulated lunch bag - to tote your lunch and drinks to the vet check.
BOOK or other entertainment to keep your mind off how long I've been gone on the trail.
Pen and pencil, to write down the things you observe other crew doing. Observing and asking questions is the best way to learn, but it won't help you if you don't remember it!

Dodie, March 24, 2008


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HOME STALLIONS MARES FOALS SERVICES BOARDERS ENDURANCE SALES WEBSITE LINKS ABOUT US	What to do .. .when you crew ... FIRST! Keep your good sense of humor at all times. Read on this email from Judy (my most famous crew person) and see why ... From: Horselover025de@aol.com Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:35:46 EDT Subject: Re: Crewing for Dodie Dodie usually brings everything you need to use for herself and her horses. And she is usually very well organized. She usually has camp chairs but you could bring your own if you have one. You need to bring what you need for yourself. I bring a small cooler with bottled water, juice, lemonade I can make up with just water (dry powder in little containers, I think it is called Crystal Lite), sandwiches, fruit and packages of crackers with peanut butter. I also pack pop tarts because they are a quick bite and not too involved. I bring sun block, sun glasses, a flashlight, jackknife, tissues, a book to read (while riders are out on the trail), a wash cloth and towel for me to cool down with. A brimmed hat is also good because often there is no shade at these rides. I also bring a small first aid supply with antiseptic wipes, alcohol for disinfecting, band aides of various sizes, an antiseptic cream (I use Neosporin) cold packs (that you mash and they get cold), deodorant, bee sting ointment, and insect repellent. It is helpful also to bring headache medicine (Dodie uses Tylenol, I think, and it's always good to keep her from being in any pain in case she forgets her own pain reliever - ha. I use Excedrin), an anti-inflammatory (I use Aleve) and allergy medicine if needed (I have allergies - sometimes I have reactions from locales that are different from my home (in Delaware). I buy sample sizes of these things so it's not so much to haul. I also find I need throat lozenges and something to protect my lips from sun burn and chapping from wind and dust. I bring rain gear (so it doesn't rain), wear mucking boots and bring sneakers. It is helpful to have a change of clothes and something for if it's gets colder than predicted. Some of these rides are in mountainous country where it's cooler than you might guess. Also helpful are bungee cords, duct tape, rope, string, maybe an umbrella. I bring my cell phone and charger always. Go to Dodie's website and to her endurance page. Click on the link for the ride you are crewing for and print out all the information they list for riders. It will help you know where, what and when about that particular ride. Then find Dodie's ride stories from last year on her web site and read them, especially the ride you are going to if she rode it last year. There is a wealth of information in those stories. You can also read her book "To Finish is to Win" if you haven't already done so. It's a lot of rushing around to get the riders out, then a lot of waiting for them to come in, and then more rushing to get the horses fed, cared for, cooled, vet checked etc and getting the rider back out on the trail. Then there's more waiting for them to come in and do it all again. Dodie will not think to tell you everything so ask all the questions you can think of. Dodie has always been patient with my questions and my being nervous when I was new. Distance riders and the staff that run the rides are very friendly and helpful, I have found, almost without exception. Without realizing it, during the ride Dodie's competitive nature can sometimes make her short and cranky, so if she makes you uncomfortable you will need to stand up for yourself and say so. She will cut it out and do better. Remember, she needs you more than you need her. smile. Crewing for a ride can be great fun as long as you keep perspective. And it gets easier after you get used to doing it. Also go to the ECTRA website and read the rider manual. I found it helpful... and should probably review it myself for this year. Hope this helps. Judy Short NOW! For my two cents worth. Camping can be fun and entertaining if you remember to bring the stuff you'll need. As a new crewing person who may not know how to travel light, here's a list of things you should bring. Buy a small plastic tub at Wal-Mart to keep these things in and you can load/unload your vehicle quickly without fuss and muss. Change of clothes, include two socks and underwear. Sweatshirt - mornings can be cool, even in the summer Coat Rain gear - includes: poncho, waterproof gloves, hat, boots, umbrella No-cook food stuffs to feed yourself - at most rides, one hot dinner will be provided for you by me! The rest, you're on your own. Drinks - lots of drinks. Especially in the summer you can dehydrate quickly being outdoors so bring bottled water, Gatorade, and anything else you'd like that is not caffeinated. Caffeine will steal your hydration! Sleeping bag and pillow. If you get cold when you sleep, invest in a foam mattress to keep the chill of the ground off you. I have two tents and my crew are welcome to use them. I have extra chairs for my crew. I also have everything you'll need to haul over to the vet check. I also provide a little red wagon, but I'm told it sucks (chuckle). Insulated lunch bag - to tote your lunch and drinks to the vet check. BOOK or other entertainment to keep your mind off how long I've been gone on the trail. Pen and pencil, to write down the things you observe other crew doing. Observing and asking questions is the best way to learn, but it won't help you if you don't remember it! Dodie, March 24, 2008

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