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RE: [RC] Starting an older horse - Ridecamp Guest

Please Reply to: Lauretta tikitiki69@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am not sure what someone considers old, but I have a stallion that I rescued 
that only been ridden a few times a couple of years ago and only started 
'really' riding him when he was 14 (I gave him a couple of years off completely 
as he was a rack of bones w/ a skin on top when I got him; pretty bad shape) 
and just did LDs this year for the first time at age 15.  He has done very well 
in the rides we have entered, and I am hoping to put him in 50's (and the 
Virginia City 100, cross my fingers) next year at age 16.  I think it is not 
the age, but the horse's physical and mental capacity, that determines his 
progress and performance for whatever he does.... On another note, thanks to 
everyone who responded to my inquiry regarding bolting (this is the same horse 
who was chased by the kid on the 4 wheeler. Will try some of the 
recommendations for getting him over this.  Thanks again!!!!!


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