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Has your horse from Arkansas been shipped yet?  Is it another MFT?  Have 
a great time at 20 MT!
Laney
Bruce Weary DC wrote:
>    Keep in mind that since the horse is mature, its joints, cartilage 
> and bone matrix are fully formed, and not as "malleable" or responsive 
> to the physical stressors of concussion and exercise. I have read many 
> articles that indicate that the mature horse, while certainly capable of 
> beginning and succeeding at endurance work, will usually require a 
> longer time for its "hard" tissues to respond to the physical demands, 
> especially if longevity is to be considered. So, in my humble opinion, I 
> would say yes, the horse can be made ready, by an experienced rider, for 
> a 100 miler by August. Of 2007.
>   Heading off to 20 Mule Team to do the 100 with my foxtrotter mare this 
> weekend. That is always such a great ride--good footing, honest mileage, 
> tons of riders, and a great breakfast/awards ceremony the next morning. 
> Since we hope to finish at around 3:00 in the morning, it is the only 
> day of the year I will allow myself to start the day with a beer at 4:00 
> am.   Most days, i usually wait 'till at least 
> noon.................;)     Bruce Weary
>
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