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RE: [RC] [RC] Readiness for LD versus 50 Miles- Need Advice - Ranelle Rubin

My vote is go for it, watch the heart monitor and keep the horse's welfare formost!

Have fun!


Ranelle





From: Ridecamp Guest <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [RC]   Readiness for LD versus 50 Miles- Need Advice
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 13:16:18 GMT

Please Reply to: Jennifer Johnston jennifer.johnston@xxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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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


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