Gift Horse

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Shara Llewellyn wachipi@aol.com
First off, I am a newbie.  I was able to do one LD ride this year, my first, but since then many complications have arisen and made any other this year impossible.

But, on to my subject.  I have the oppotunity to get a 5y 7/8 Arabian mare.  She is unbroke, but has had some ground training:  haltering, bitting, leading, trimming, grooming, etc.
I don't beleive she's been driven, but she's had a saddle on.  She' lived the past 3 1/2 years in a flat pasture with her mom and dad. Prior to that she was in aslightly hilly pasture.
She may have a clubby foot in the front.

(I know breeding isn't everything)  She has Witez, Raffles and Bask breeding.

She has had the best care any pampered 'dog' could ask for , but her owner just isn't into 'riding' her horses.

Would she be able to do endurance?  What type of conditioning would be best?  About how long until her bones and connective tissues are able to take LD rides?

Thank You for your responses
Shara Llewellyn
Sacramento CA