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[RC] CTR as prep for Endurance - Judy Houle

CTR is thr best training ground for a career in
endurance.  One thing you learn is pacing, and where
to make time or give them a break.  (Some people never
learn it.)  You learn all the ins and outs of taking
care of your horse over mileage, like how to cool them
out, drinking, peeing, and all the signs that they're
in trouble.  You get your equitation critiqued, as
well as your mount, work the bugs out of your saddle
and tack fit, how to make a safe area for your horse
to spend the night, etc.  Lots of top endurance riders
were CTR champions first, like the Waltenspiels, Tony
Benedetti, Peter Rich the trainer of top Tevis horses,
Jan Jeffers.  I think there is a need for more
education in endurance.  More clinics and seminars in
more parts of the country, not just the convention.  I
went to one at U.C.Davis and one where you brought
your horse and applied what you'd learned the next day
on a 25 miler with an experienced rider back in the
'70's.  You just don't see that anymore.  At least in
the West region.  

Judy


               
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