Ridecamp: [RC] Conditioning with weight

Yes I do this all the time.
My normal ride weight is just over HW 215.
In the summer if I go very lite - I may be 210.
So at home I load up the saddle packs with sand in bags and or grain.
Also have carried rocks in the packs.
In the front I carry sand or beer in the front packs.. of course the
weight goes down as we ride on... hi howard..
 I try to ride at 220 to 225 at least 5 pnds over normal. When I
 conditioned for the NC in NM I rode with 15 pnds or more extra stuff.
 Then I did many rides with all the gear and 'stuff' I wanted to take
 with me on trail. I make sure they are conditioning with more weight then I
 plan on riding in actual competition. Then if I have to load up with
 other gear they are not over stressed.

 I did this when I did road running. Ankle weight,  waist weights etc..
 gets you stronger faster.
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 Roger                          mailto:roger@xxxxxxxxxxx


> From: RENESPONY@xxxxxx
> Subject: [RC]   training at home with extra weight
> 
> 
> do any of you think that if i train  at home and sometimes use the "heavier" 
> saddle, or add weight to myself or the load/ saddle, that this has a benefit 
> for a tougher work out? then maybe at a ride the horse will appreciate the 
> lighter load, since he was used to hauling around more at home.( gee Mom, did 
> you loose weight? you feel so light i could go all day like this!)
> just a thought.



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