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[RC] Readiness for LD versus 50 Miles- Need Advice - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Jennifer Johnston jennifer.johnston@xxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Hello All- I have put this question for to a local enduance vet and have not yet received a response, so...was wondering if I could ask the group for some help with a 'readiness' question. I have asked and read a great deal about readiness for endurance (50 Milers), but have NO experience with Limited Distance and the relative stress it puts on a younger horse. My riding partner would very much like to join me for her first ride this Saturday. We would be doing 30 MILES. She has a 5-year-old Arab gelding who was started on the trail only this year. He was ridden all winter in dressage (4-5 x week). He began 'conditioning' (2-3 hours with hills, lots of trotting) only mid-June. He is ideal weight and appears well-bred for endurance (good hoofs, cannons, not at all stocky). He's somewhat nervous, but not excessively- seems to calm quickly and trusts his rider. He's drinking, eating, peeing well on trail. So...with this history, what is the vote on readiness for a SLOW (no trotting downhill, lots of walking) LD ride this weekend? Any/all input would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to respond directly. Thanks very much. Jennifer =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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