Not to discourage anyone but
it's been my experience that the sun only comes out the day AFTER the
ride. That said, here are some tips:
1. Always pack all the
raingear you own, even if the prediction is for the best weather in 100
years.
2. Always carry some kind
of raingear during the ride.
3. If per some miracle the
sun comes out half way through a rain ride, DO NOT leave your raingear at the
hold. Carry it with you because 1/2 way through the last loop the
temp will drop 20 degrees, the wind will blow & it will rain and hail on
you.
4. Practice trotting in
the mud, a nice steady 6.5 - 7 mph. You and your horse may well end up
doing 50 miles in 6 inches of sucking mud so you might as well be
ready.
5. Practice wiping mud off
your face at a trot or keep a 20 ft distance between you and the horse in
front.
6. Expect to have
everything you own covered with mud & have a plan for getting it off before
it turns to cement.
7. Spray your horses tail
with a silicone coat product - this cuts down on the mud dreadlocks in
the tail.
