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Best I understand it is that a "comfortable" pace for you and
> your horse, which you determine by training and experience is better for
> you and your horse, than to be OVERLY cautious at rides. Everything in
> moderation. However, I don't think there's any danger of horses DYING
> from going too slow! <grin>
>
> Sorry I can't give you more info. I've never been accused of going too
> slow! :)
>
> Regards, Jim
Couldn't a horse that just plain refuses to drink on the trail, either out
of streams or
troughs (waits until back in camp), be more at risk for being kept longer
out on a ride on a
hot day?  I know, not a good candidate anyway......Also.....if you have a
ride that is very cool in the moring (fog, perhaps), but that then burns off
and day gets very, very hot, lets throw in some steep climbs in the sun.
Might it not be better
for the horse to "make some time" and not dawdle in the morning, and not
drag things out all day?
Karen


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