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[RC] out of the box - was characteristics - Timothy WordenI'd be curious to hear from those 100 milers who start with horses that were not "out-of-the-box" type charactistics. The type of the horse that was hard to rate, highly competitive, eats ok, doesn't drink until 25miles or so. I remember Stagg telling me that Super was a very hard to rate horse when he started....now look at him. I'd hate for people aiming for 100s to get discouraged, including myself, because their horse currently does not fit the characteristics mentioned. In fact, my 6y/o Quarab that I'm just starting is horrible when comparing him to the 100 mile characteristics that are desired. But I just have this feeling about him. I'd feel like I'd be letting myself and him down because I have not had the chance to work things out with him and find his real potential. The ugly duckling didn't become a swan overnight. I know you can't say this for every horse or every breed. The two things Poco currently has going for him is his power walk and toughness. With proper training, miles, and patience I believe the rest will come. When we achieve our goals as a horse/rider team, they will be all that more rewarding. Tim - ready to head for Liberty Run!!! ============================================================ People in Alabama swear by manure tea as an herbal remedy for colds. ~ Lisa Redmond ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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