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Re: [RC] Finishing a 100 miler - sandy . l . holderTally got kicked after the top of Squaw when Jan Jeffers horse went over backwards. He would have finished had it not been for that. He was fabulous 4 weeks later, finishing the Swanton Pacific 100 miler. I too was coached to 'not bring a tired horse'. We conditioned mainly with 50's at a reasonable pace. I've never let him do a fast 50 but did let him pick his own pace on Swanton. We also worked extensively with a HRM in his early years and I rode with one at Tevis. Going up Squaw, we didn't get above 160 bpm and trotted off and on all the way to the top, slowing to a walk when it got close to 160. As a newbie rider 4 years ago with a rescued messed up horse, I've come a long way but am still learning. One thing I do know is this, they're generally a lot more capable - given a steady (not fast but not slow) pace - than you think they are. My biggest 'fear' was hurting my prized boy, and he really surprised me by his capability to steadily continue throughout the day. He's been off most of the winter due to our conditions but I'm sure he'll be fine for the 2/11 local ride (if it doesn't rain and get cancelled). Steady pace wins the day. . . and my "secret index card". . . (Barbara White gave it to me showing a variety of times in/out of vet checks), and her wisdom "Vet check to Vet check". Sandy
----- Original Message ----- From: sandy.l.holder>>>Ok - I'm jealous. . . (you finished Tevis!!!)<<< You know what, I think anyone who does their homework, and has a good sound horse, can get through that ride. There are so many common mistakes that riders make. One is over conditioning. They pound their horses into the ground in the months before the ride, and end up with no horse. Many feel they need to do a "fast" 50 a month of two before Tevis. I never have done a fast 50 with Hank. In fact, he only had 6 50's, and a few NATRC open rides before Tevis. His fastest 50 was just shy of 8 hours. Our plan starting in January last year was to do one ride, either a 50, or a NATRC ride per month. Nice and slow, having him learn about being out there all day. But, you need to have the ability to move along, as one of the other biggest mistakes is to ride way to slow in to the first vet check at Robinson Flat, and be chasing the clock all day. You can not waste a single second on that ride. Make every second productive. And as every one says, take care of yourself. Drink your fluids, and eat. I am sure no expert on that ride, and that trail, but I listened to those who have lots of experience on that trail, and applied what they taught me, to my attempts. Beautiful trail.... can't wait to go again, but tough to get out there from Texas...... Jonni _________________________________________________________________ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is a Delaware limited liability partnership.
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