Re: Riding alone?

["superpat" <superpat@gateway.net>]

Dear Linda,
I say "GO FOR IT"! I enjoy riding with a friend sometimes, but every now and
then it is good for the horse and good for me to ride our own ride. You are
able to select the pace which best suits you and your horse without having
to be concerned that you are holding back or pushing your riding partner.
And never fear. You will find yourself pacing with any number of other
riders who may welcome your company and you theirs. The best part of this
partnership is that you can back off or move up your pace at your desire.
You can stay in the vet check area longer if you want, or be ready to hop on
and ride out when your time comes without having to be concerned about
another rider and horse being ready to go. Best of all, you get to meet
wonderful riders whom you probably would not have met had you been riding
with a buddy.
Try it....you'll like it.
Good luck
Pat Super
----- Original Message -----
From: <Shyodu@aol.com>
To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 9:04 AM
Subject: RC: Riding alone?


> Hi All
>
>     What do ya think - I have a five year old that has successfully
completed
> several 25 milers, very easily, and had lots of fun doing it.  We have
always
> run with another rider/horse.  I have recently started riding alone with
him,
> and while he is a little spookier, he does well.  We have done 2 to 3 hour
> runs by ourselves, but I noticed he sweats more, etc. and appears to be a
> little more worked up.  Here's my question - we have a 35 miler this
weekend
> with no buddy to ride with.  I'm sure we will be fine by ourselves, but am
> concerned that he may use too much energy worried that he is alone.  Does
> this make sense?  Lif - what do ya think?  Anyone else?  Did you notice
your
> horse is more  tired than normal when you were alone?   Hey Angie - any
> helpful hints?
>
> Thanks
>
> Linda and Red Oaks Laredo
> Memphis, TN
>
>
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