Ridecamp: Re: [RC] how many days a week do you ride for a 25?

Pamela wrote: 
> [...]
> I got the information for riding 5 times a week when
> first starting out from the AERC handbook.  "Most 
> people prefer to work five days a week, allowing two
> rest days" 

That refers to the *owner*.  ;-)

3 months of 3 rides per week will have you and your horse 
in grand shape to do a slow 25.  Over conditioning is
just as detrimental asking too much of your horse.  The
most important thing is to go slow your first ride and...
Have a great time!  Oh, and let us all know your story...

:) - Kathy Myers
in Santa Fe, NM

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