Re: RC: Bringing back an old horse

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Bucky Spicer from Maryland (herself in her 70's) rode her 19 year old arab
gelding to a 4th place finish out of 71 horses on the tough Old Dominion June
10th.

See photos at: http://runningbear.com/od-1000/Pages/1-index.html

Another inspiring event!!!

teddy

SandyDSA@aol.com wrote:

> Trsih,
> While not all horses can come back exactly alike, I would like to share with
> you a note - my precious 25 year old Fadjur mare did her first 30 miler at 16
> years of age. She has never done a 50, since at her age and having had a
> history of a few injuries that made it too big a risk - she has just been
> retired, sound, happy and still imminently rideable. Nothign says you can't
> try your hands and hoofs at LD and see how she goes. Just remember where the
> line is drawn - your horse's well being and happieness - qulity of life! Good
> luck!
> sandy
>
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