Re: [RC] [RC] info - kit kat
Hi,
I am a newbie to the sport, But I can anwer a couple of you questions:) And
I im just into helping anyone into this new great sport. First of all, you
have to ask yourself. Shouldn't you go and help out the closest endurance
ride held in your area. JUST to make sure you really like it. I went with
my horse to the first one, and I was glad to some degree that she was
pulled. I learned lots from crewing for my friend and helping out other
riders and talking to all the experienced riders. Then my second ride, I
rode it. Even better experience. Also, don't go crazy about changing
things about your routine until you are sure this is the sport for you.
Now onto your questions........
1) What kind of shoes do you reccomend for a ride? I hear things about
sneekers, easy boots, aluminum shoes?It's all very mind boggeling (SP) to a
first time hores rider and distance rider! What are the differeces? How do
you go about using them? (i hear you have to use some kind of stuff with
easy shoes?!?!) What is most econimical? Which wear the best?
Me, I just use regular shoes. I have a full set of shoes and they are just
steel shoes. But it really depends on your horse. The new horse I just
bought has TOUGH feet... but im still going to put a full set on....well
today actually.
2) SPONGING? what is the deal with sponging? I know it has something to do
with cooling the horse down. If you take all your tack off during a ride to
sponge off, won't the horse get saddle sores if you put a saddle on wet
skin? Also wouldn't it mess up the saddle pad?
Sponging cools your horse out faster. They are already sweaty and hot, so
sponging there neck and all over cools them and drops there heart rate.
Make sure you get between there thighs to when sponging, you do not want to
get a rub. About the saddle pad thing, and saddle sores. If your saddle
fits good, you should not get saddle sores, also, alot of riders change
there saddle pad a hold times, so they have a dry one.
3) How do you go about camping with your horse? I was told that tieing to
the trailer is a bad idea, but for those of us who are just starting out,
what's your advise to keep a horse around long enough over night so that
they are still there the next day so that you can ride them? I have seen
the portable corrals but they look awful expensive, that's why I decided
showing wasn't for me...The expense? Am I wrong in thinking this?
Yet again, this is a personal preferance thing, and it depends on each horse
too. When I went, I Highlined. I was going to bring a portable hot wire
fence, but the hot box died on me. Some bring corrals, some bring hotwire
pens, other highline... all depends on horse and rider.
4) What do you do when you have no one to crew for you? Do you have to run
around to all the stops and set out your stuff the night before? And if so
how do you keep people from stealing it? (sorry for my lack of trust in
human decency) also what on earth do you pack for a stop besides buckets of
water and some hay. I know about electrolites, but am still fuzzy about how
to use 'em.
Well, about a crew, Im not sure were you are, but were we are, you can ask
ppl to help you. Like my mom helped me last time. But there are always ppl
there volunteering to do all sorts of jobs. And im sure if you asked the
ridemanager for help, they would send someone over to help you. So far,
everyone has been awesome at the 2 rides that I have been to... my mom came
late to my first ride and I had ppl offering to hold my horse for me and
getting water for me without me even asking. They know how hecktic it is.
Packing, ok, im an excesive packer... I need an extra trailer for all my
stuff. IBUT, at both rides, it has worked out good. Someone needed my
sturrips after theres broke. Someone need a bridle, someone needed a chicago
screw, ect. So I bring LOTS of stuff. I bring in doubles, 2 bridles, 2
halters, 2 of everything that can break..... but that just me.....
5) Last one for now. Equipment. I am lookin at tack (saddles) and I am
boggled at the price of some tack. I know cheapr is not always better, but
I need some advise as to whick type of saddle is most economical. I am used
to riding western and have NEVER ridden an english saddle. I have found
several english multi puropose saddles that I thik would work, BUT I don't
know if this is a smart choice for me as i have never ridden in one. I'd
like to get an aussie but they too are a bit too rich ro my pocketbook.
OK! this one here, WHY would you try an english saddle if you are a western
rider? You can ride in anysaddle. You just want to ride in a saddle that
you are comfotable in. If you want a lighter weight saddle, buy a
lightweight western... but do not change your riding style for a sport,
expecially endurance, that is a "come as you are" sport. lots of ppl ride
western in endurance. So, do not just go out and buy one because you THINK
you have to. Like I said before, go and volunteer at a ride or too, and go
have fun, ask questions from anyone and everyone... and have FUN! "to
finish is to win" So just have fun:)
Sarah(ITS RAINING)
Prozac(yes..........mom is not riding me)
Penny(Who is this LADY.......I want to go home)
Chance(suckle, suckle, NOT THAT THING ON MY FACE AGAIN......no CONTROL)
Chilliwack BC, Canada
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