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I Can see this happening with some high spirited horses,

    but for Newbie's like me, all this talk is making me

scarred to even try Endurance. I have already contacted

a Mentor who has advised me to be a Vet Scribe before

I even try it.  Also I have ridden alone allot, but also with

other people. My horse is being taught not to have to stay

with the others, also he doesn't have to run when another

horse runs, & sometimes runs without them. I Assumed

this was basic training, as I never want him to act like some

barrel horses, who are almost uncontrollable in the Arena.

  He is a Arab, & has acted up but, is punished by either backing

or doing small circles. Do endurance horses end up being

out of control on rides? I want to be in control! If he gets upset

to bad. I would not want to risk him getting injured by not being

in control.

                          Sincerely, Diane & Brazz 

 

-------Original Message-------

 

From: Dabney Finch

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 16:58:02

To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: Re: [RC] Being Forced to Do An LD

 

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

Online

 

 

> 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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