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I agree!  At least based on the controlled start rides I've been on, the 
controlled start doesn't help newbies unless they know to hang back and 
start late.  And that has it's own issues if the horse is aware that an 
entire herd has left and it's still behind.
Laney

rides2far@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> > > If that is not possible find a ride
> > > that has a controlled start, 
>
>
>
> I've been in some pretty hairy controlled starts. Too many antsy excited
> front running horses crammed up behind a slow pace horse, crowded,
> bumping, riders trying to calm them down...really hated it. Not the
> people's fault, just that the horses know what's up and want to get on
> with it. If I was at a big ride with a controlled start I'd definately
> just wait and leave late. Let them get out there and spread out before I
> got in the middle of it. 
>
> I do like having a pace horse that knows the trail start off in front of
> the 100's in the dark though. There's fewer horses and they're relaxed so
> maybe it  works better at smaller rides.
>
> Angie
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