Ridecamp: Re: [RC] [RC-Digest] Vol: 02.0919

I feel much better about the amount I get to ride now! I
only manage a long training trip every other w/e usually b/c I try not to
neglect my husband and daughter.

I asked this question earlier, but no one really asked. How long a ride
does a small child, age 5, tend to average. I know it will depend on
their dedication, but I'm curious what your experiences have been. I'm
wanting to start taking Maggie and her pony out for rides. He's got a
very full coat and I suspect I won't want to do much more than 1-2 hours
of walking and a bit of trotting at first b/c he's not in condition at
all. But is that too long for my daughter. I suppose I could always pony
him out with me on some of these rides to start him out.

At 09:37 AM 12/22/02 -0800, you wrote:
> Your methods are approximately what
> I've done with my horses.  It
> works for me.  I share your belief that the the intense
> training
> schedules some people advocate often results in overconditioned
> horses.

Alice Yovich, MA, MT-BC

Mommy, Horse lover, Music Therapist