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[RC] Man v. Horse Speeds - tomnollGreetings: There is no question that the horse is faster at the mile, but what about 100 miles? I looked up the Tevis and Western States course records (same trail, long history). The record time for the humans is 15:40 and the record time for the horses is 10:46. I do not know the hold times for Tevis when the record was set in 1981, but it seems likely that adding the hold times to the 10:46 time would still be less than 15:40. Horses will probably beat the humans on the multi-day rides too. Personally, I would like to see a few more man versus horse events. If the right venues and trails are chosen, it might be a nice way to build support among the different groups of trail users. Best Regards, Tom Noll SW Idaho ============================================================ Every horse can be taught to walk faster than you think. It is one of the most important qualities of a good riding horse. Some have it naturally, others need to learn. On the other hand, if you are riding a tired horse, an easy jog is more efficient, covers more groumnd with less effort. (it's the rebound effect of the two beat trot) ~ Dot Wiggins ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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