Dianne: This is one of the few areas where Truman and I disagree. I don't think you can replace the training you can gain from working in "real" mountains, especially where the horse's back is concerned. My PHD buddy disagrees, he says deep sand is close enough. Since, I'm not sure exactly what close enough means, I'll let Truman explain it to you. All I know is I have yet to be able to match the high respiration and high heart rate attained at Leatherwood down here in the land of sand. Just wait till I take my heart monitor with me to Leatherwood next year. I'll have numbers that will knock your socks off! cya, Howard To: <Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hi, I found 2 areas I can work my horse. Now I have a ?. One is a real hill about 15ft. high, with nice slope (not to steep) The other is a decline going down about 12ft with about 6ft bottom then up again. Which one would work my horses back muscles the best. Or would they both do the same thing. I have not gotten one of those really neat heart monitors yet. Just a cheap stethoscope. that I really have problems getting a heart rate with. Does anyone know how to figure this out, come on Howard & Truman, I am new, but know already that one of you can answer this one. Diane & Brazz
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