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I also agree that if the racing stables from
> the UAE (or any country for that matter) wanted to do well at Tevis they 
> would
> send horses and riders to some of our most successful Tevis riders/trainers
> in the ride area and those horses would be trained specific to the race

conditions for 6 months to a year.   Why wouldn't they do well?

What about the horses "mind"? We talk alot about developing the horses mind 
and emotions  for endurance. And how some horses don't have the "mind" or 
"emotions"  for it. On a "technical trail" under unusual weather conditions 
and darkenss and being alone, and herd bound or not, etc.  how much does an 
individual horses mind and emotions matter?
In flat out racing, how much or a 'mind or emotions' does a horse need? I'd 
think a 'lean , mean racing machine is all that matters.Just speed , 
training, and efficency of the horses physical system.
   I guess it is just too mechanical for those who are dreamers.       
Laurie Durgin

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