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[RC] New to group:Training young arabian - Ramspott.KathyHi, I have read and re read pretty much all postings and articles on the web regarding training for endurance riding including the AERC handbook. There seem to be some different opinions and in some cases not much in terms of a young and unconditioned horse. I was wondering if anyone who has gone through this could give me their opinion on whether this is too aggressive a training schedule or not. Basics: Just turned 5 yo egyptian mare, good body condition. Is out 24/7 in the pasture with a young arabian gelding so plenty of walking and playing all day every day. Resting heart rate is 31. She is 15.1 hh Ive done a year of confidence building to beable to ride where ever we can so that once in training we can go for long enough periods. Along power lines, the road, trails. A few trail rides and about 1/2 dozen dressage lessons. Pretty inconsistent. She has never shown any lameness or swelling so very very sound. Been on consistent worming program. What I plan on: Starting at 2 miles walk/trot 3-4 days per week with a 10 mile walk only ride on Sat or Sun. Dressage lesson 1 per week in addition. Increase 1 mile per week walk/trot not increasing speed, pretty much just keep going until we are doing 10 miles in over an hour and a half, this would be over a 2 month period. Then stay at the 10 mile mark but start decreasing how long it takes get down to 10 miles in 1 hour over a couple weeks ride 10 mph for an hour 3 days a week for 2 more weeks Do a 25 mile endurance ride. That would mean going from current 2 miles up to a 25 mile ride within 3 months. Is that too fast considering she is a young healthy arabian? I know her 'heart' could handle it I am mostly concerned with the whole ligament and tendon issue with a young horse. I want to eventually do 100 milers on her in a few years. Kathy ***************************************************************** The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. **************************************************************** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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