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Re: [RC] Horse's first 100! - Jody Rogers-ButtramKyle, I certainly am not the OD expert. But I have done that ride once. Joni, my daughter has done it and then the NC 100 on that trail. I would go with the believe that, yes, all horses are different. And I have been told NOT to compare other horses to Cash Pony. He only did 3 50's before he did his first 100. But, he did have a lot of background miles on him at home. And he did have someone with experience setting his pace thru the ride. Me. I believe firmly in background miles, and some age on the horse. Mature legs mean a lot. When it comes to 100's, the horse does need those miles either on the trail or at home conditioning to pull from. Very important is the riders' experience. 100's don't allow for as much error making as do a shorter distance. A really good rider can take a fair horse and do ok. I didn't say win, but do
it. Had I ridden Heraldic, I know I wouldn't have won ANY of those rides he did !!!! That was the combination of great horse and rider. 4th year is enough. I would judge and see how she does after the 75. And if I was thinking OD 100....I would for sure test her in the 75, not the 50. But, I will say this: I LOVE your attitude and will to want to do a 100 miler !!!!!!! There truly is nothing better than 100's !!!!!!!!!!!!! Jody ( Biltmore bound in 11 days ) Thekids18049@xxxxxxx wrote:
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