Re: RC: Re: Re: Endurance News

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 01/15/2001 8:49:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
Howard4567@aol.com, writes:

<< Can you do a quick, fast, LD and not feed your
 horse
 > cause you feel like top tenning; is this dangerous or are we just having
 fun >>

This rather defeats the purpose of LD riding.  It is supposed to be a 
training ground for young horses, or a way to return previously injured 
horses to competition.  To plan deliberately to place first at a fast pace on 
a LD ride is counter-productive and ill-advised.

Barbara