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[RC] Hold Times - Stagg_NewmanApril, Right on! I frequently take a bit of extra time in holds if needed, particularly on 100s. And in fact have done so in rides I have won. Giving a few minutes away early in a ride to make sure your horse has enough fuel and electrolytes late in a ride can pay big dividends in having a horse that finishes healthy, happy, and strong. Stagg From: AprJhn@xxxxxxxxxxxx (AprJhn) Subject: [RC] Hold Times During the recent discussion on preventing treatments at rides, several people have expressed the wish for longer hold times at certain points. Correct me if I'm wrong, but a horse and rider team does not have to leave the hold area right at the end of their hold. So if I want a 45 minute rest or hold, I can take that time. If I think my horse would benefit from an extra 15 minutes, I should take the extra 15 minutes. If I don't (when I think I should), I am putting ride time or placement ahead of the welfare of my horse. April Nashville, TN 50 LD miles (to "qualify" my observation) +---------------------------------------------------------+ This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation. +---------------------------------------------------------+ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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