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Re: [RC] Being Forced to Do An LD - Dabney Finch

I absolutely agree with Maryben.

I have done at least several 30 milers at home before I take a horse to his
first 50.  I think the way Lew Hollander does--25s just teach them they can
go fast because it's so short.  For the same reason, once they start getting
comfortable (or cocky) with 50s I want them to do a slow 100 to remind them
to take care of themselves.

(Orzo was a handful at the start of a 50 following Cuyama (short 50s), but
after doing Swanton Pacific 110, he was a gentleman at the start of his next
ride!)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Merryben@xxxxxxx>
To: <AERCMembersForum@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: [AERC-Members] Miinutes of the AERC BoD Conf Call Meeting
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Howard, I may have to come out there and beat you with a wet rider card.

I don't want to do LD rides...........yet.  I may start a new horse this
year at the DVE multi day.  I have done 2 LD rides for various reasons but
prefer to start with 50.  I ride 30 miles to condition, I don't need to ride
25 to start a horse's career.  Luckily, I have never had a horse in trouble
but that doesn't mean it won't happen and it could happen on an LD ride as
easily as any other............mb

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