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[RC] A year of LDs - GarnerTI chose to do a year of LDs because I enjoy going to rides & I have many friends that I ride with that do 50s. I also thought they would be good for my horse as far as trailering, vet checks, all the commotion at a ride, etc. I just didn't think he would deal well with everything, then ask him to do a 50 on top of that? I also chose LD because my horse was only 4, so that's what was allowed! HOWEVER, some horse can deal with it just fine, so go out & ride! If you want to avoid the year of competition LD, then train a year & go do a 50. I agree that some horses can "nut up" with LD training. It is my understanding that Long Slow Distance is important for the horses' joints & tendons, not just for mental training. At least that's what the books I purchased say. There is a difference to me in the words Long Slow Distance & LD. The books written by endurance riders suggest Long Slow Distance to build up your horse, not necessarily LD. See the difference? Kathy Garner & Taz =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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