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Re: [RC] John Crandell III & Heraldic - rides2far=> has several advantages over Fred, he has less miles (less damage) You know, I really think this is something we don't emphasize enough. Yes, it is good to *wait* till a horse has a base, but then there is the window of opportunity when the horse has that base, and the joints have the least wear. Worn joints aren't always the sign of abuse. Don't *we* all have worn joints? Go watch adult joggers, then go to a high school track and watch 18 year olds. You don't have to be a pevert to think it is a *beautiful* thing to see how fluid they run on the well lubricated, smooth cartilage compared to the adults that you thought looked good...until you saw the teen. I honestly think I waited too long to do my horse's first 100 and wasted some of his best years. If you've got a horse with a base and you keep thinking you want to do some *more* rides before attempting a 100...think about those joints and if they're mature and trained...go for it! HUGE congratulations to John & Heraldic (and Asgard) on an AMAZING accomplishment. P.S. Just think...now he gets his 500 mile patch! 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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