Re: RC: Re: Start of a ride

[Rides 2 Far <rides2far@juno.com>]

Then lead him to a quiet 
> place in camp and lunge him; not just a wild running around in a 
> circle, but having him attentive to you and your requests.  

What scares me about this is that the horse ends up trotting before he's
warmed up. At home I always walk the first 15 min. At a competition I
always walk 15, then walk and intermittent trot 15 until I'm sure he's
warmed up to avoid tie-ups. I have known a fellow endurance rider who
tied her mare up royally by lunging her at home.  So, do you walk them in
hand first?

Angie
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