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[RC] 30 minute rule - Laura HayesJoe wrote> I do not believe reducing the recovery time allowed at the finish is > an effective or proper means to "limit racing" when ambient conditions > are difficult -- just the time that horses are likely to need LONGER > to recover! Heidi wrote>>Gee, Joe--that's what they said when we lowered pulses, too. But I think you make my point--the fact that they take that long to recover means they were ridden too close to the edge.<< I have won a few rides in my day, but have NEVER taken anywhere near an hour to recover. I believe I would have been feeling ashamed of myself had I ridden my horse that hard. Laura Hayes AERC#2741 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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