One needs to do sprints, 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile,
whatever. But don't push it for long. Back off, give the horse a
chance to recover and then do it again. About 4 sprints in a ride will do
it. I can get my horse's heart rate over 200 only when I run 1/2 mile
hill, flat out. Takes her anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 min to drop to the
120s. LSD is very important before starting anerobic training. Kerry
Ridgeway sold an inexpensive manual in the 80s that gave a GREAT description of
aerobic vs anerobic. If one wants to be in front or close to the front,
both have to be done. Jeanie
