Re: RC: from LDs to 50s

[Vicki Holzer <arabpony87@altavista.com>]

In my book, you are definitely doing the right thing.  As Trilby says, Going slow is the way to go if you want your horse to last.  I have observed people who go out and win 25s then try to move up.  Their horses still think that they are only going to have to go 25 fast miles and they have nothing left for the next 25.  I am a firm believer in starting slow.  Then if your horses vet scores are all As, you should be able to pick up the pace.  Finishing strong on a great looking horse(metabolically speaking) is the goal of our sport.  50s should be fun for you and your horse.






On Thu, 21 June 2001, Scott & Dede Johnson wrote:

> 
> Okay, so for those of us that are hoping to move up to 50s at some point,
> how do you know when your horse is ready, and what should change in your
> conditioning program?  Probably my horse is more ready than me!  We have
> been doing 25s and 30s since June of last year (I think we have about 240 LD
> miles).  We are almost always "bottom teners" - just want to enjoy the ride!
> Recoveries are good, vet scores are mostly As, with a few Bs every now and
> then.  We're certainly in no rush to move up but some day would like to try
> a 50. Just want to make sure my horse is ready.  Thanks-
> 
> Dede
> Central CA
> 
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