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[RC] Newbie 'Prepping' for Long Distance - Mickey WomackHi
Guys,
I am new to the list
and new to endurance riding. My husband and I ride QH's in rodeo events,
primarily barrel racing and pole bending. It's a lot of fun but we always
like to stretch our boundaries. We have had limited English training but
are proficient at posting the trot and "two-pointing". We are both in our
early forties but in fairly decent 'shape'....no health
conditions.
Each year we go on a
"horse" vacation that typically involves lots of trail riding and some
speed. This coming June we are going to go on an "endurance ride"
vacation.
I am trying to work
on preparing my legs for lots of posting. I don't have a horse to ride
everyday so I was hoping to get some advice about 'off the horse'
exercises. Here are some of my questions.....
1) Are there any
good 'ground' exercises to build up your leg muscles for lots of
posting? I have a swimming pool I can workout in if that is an
option.
2) I currently ride
in cotton breeches with inside leg patches. Do you recommend that I get
padded knee patches or something extra?
3) Should I wear a
layer of pantyhose (or something) under the breeches to help with
rubbing?
4) I wear Ariat
endurance boots and use a Cashel Tush Cush......any other
recommendations?
5) FOR LADIES EYES
ONLY - Do you have any recommendations for keeping certain areas dry? I'm
concerned about aggravating yeast levels if I ride for an entire week
straight.
Thanks for any
insight you can offer!!!
Mickey (but I'm a
girl)
Carrollton, Texas
(Dallas suburb)
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