Re: Re: Re: RE: worlds youngest rider

["Becky Huffman" <tos@htcomp.net>]

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> Something to definitely be proud of.  I can't imagine doing anything with
my
> family that I would love more.  (unfortunately, THEY like things with
motors
> :( )  Congratulations to you Jim and to your family.
>
> I do have a question though.  How old are your kids?  I'm not putting down
> the Lewis's, but I do have serious qualms about putting a 3 year old

for another perspective... I know many kids couldn't/wouldn't ride that far,
some some can/do.

I took my 8yr old on an LD when he was three, on my old campaigner.  He rode
about ten miles and that was enough. He wasn't tired or worn out, just bored
and wanted to go back to camp to play.

at 8, about 10-15 miles or 3-4 hours is still his limit, he is a good rider,
but not a speed junkie, and gets bored walk/jogging for too long.

It wasn't then, or now, a physical issue, but a mental one,...  he likes
horses and riding, but he may never be an Endurance Rider.

Becky Huffman
Huffman's Arabians ~ The Original Series ~
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