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Re: [RC] conditioning for first ride-RAIN and MUD! - Laney HumphreyI guess the NW finally got its wet - just in the spring, not the winter. Since you've already be able to do some conditioning, your horses already have a bit of a base on them. I agree that trying to trot in saturated conditions is not a good idea, especially when the horses are just starting out. If you cross your heart and promise to go SLOW during the ride, i.e., walk a lot, you should be just fine. And there are worse things than finishing over time but a happy horse that went 30 miles and finished sound. Horses stay fit and in condition much longer than people do and get into condition easier than we do too so don't judge your horses' physical shape by what you think a human would need to get into condition. Also, it can't possibily continue to rain all the way til June 25th!Take a deep relaxing breath and enjoy your horses - and think of all the green grass this rain is producing! Laney martina keil wrote: Hello there....I started conditioning two horses seriously about one montha go. I am hoping to complete a 30 mile ride June 25 in Sunriver, Oregon. Mostly been walking and trotting 5-8 miles 3-4 times per week. What I have been running into is more spring rain (continuous) than this country (eastern Oregon) has seen since the 60's! I went out last night and the dirt roads and trails are so muddy it seemed downright stupid to even try and trot. IT IS SATURATED. I am so afraid that June 25th will roll around and my horses won't be able to do it. Where do I go from here. Will long fast paced walks till then allow me to finish a 30 mile ride.I hate to trot on asphalt, but at this point if some serious trots are in order that is my only option. The arena is even a muddy mess. I really don't care if I am dead last, this will be a first and I am doing it more for the experience (both the horses, myself and my husband) than anything. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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