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Re: [RC] Novice horses and speed and distance - rides2far@xxxxxxxxSo, how reasonable is it to expect a novice horse to carry you over that distance for that amount of time if you'regoing at a snail's pace? Would it not be better to go at around 14kph(8-9 mph) than 11 kph (7 mph)? I don't consider 7 mph a snail's pace. I believe that was the pace the cavalry considered ideal to cover ground. It's relaxed but moving out. I definately consider 8-9 mph booking. 9 is less than a 6 hr 50,heck, 8mph is 48 miles in 6 hrs. Also, what do you think of starting a novice horse in shorter distances( I don't like it. The two new horses we are starting are 7 and 11 so they're mature. The 11 year old has done a lot of non-endurance trail rides and we've been riding the 7 year old almost 2 years. They both carry themselves well and we're both lightweights. I think a HW may need more base, but I don't think going 9mph would help at all. Angie =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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