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From: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen)
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Subject: THE TEVIS CUP RIDE.
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Date: 18 Jul 90 20:57:53 GMT
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Hi,

As some of you know, when I was less disABLED, I was once an avid
horseback rider.

One of my dreams was that I wanted to partcipate in the Tevis cup
ride one day. But, life being what it is, I never made it to that
dream.

Now here I am blind and going deaf and surprise of surprises, this
dream has come back to me. I am finding that I still want to
participate in that event.

Now, I have no false hopes of winning the Trophy or anything like
that, but I would like to give that ride one hell of a try and and
at least finish the endurance ride so that I could earn a Tevis
Ride belt buckle.

Are they any others here who are familiar with the Tevis cup ride
(100 mile pony express route endurance ride) who knows who I might
contact. I Have long ago lost the addresses of the organizations
and people to contact.

Further, if you do know about the Tevis cup ride, do you know of
any provisions or assistance that could allow for a disABLEd person
(sight and hearing impaired) to take part in this event?

I am not too proud to accept help , supervision and assistance to
accomplish this task, just as long as "I" have to do the work and
finish the ride.

If anyone can supply me with any information relevant to my quest,
I would be very much appreciative.

Look out world, Vixen is setting goalss again!!

Keepin' the faith!

.                      Vixen

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