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I second the just do it mentality, and if you feel at any point you're in over your head then pull.  You have to go into it with the attitude that youre going to give it your best shot.

 

I completed the OD 100 last year as mine and my horses first 100, this was after he completed a total of 4 50 mile rides and no LD rides.  We knew we might not finish, but we also knew that we very well could and we did.

 

Unfortunately due a freak accident this horse is on the DL list right now but we would certainly be doing 100s again this year if he hadnt been hurt.

 

Ashley Kemerer

 

 

On Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 10:16 AM, <rides2far@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I might be wrong, but I believe many riders think they or their
> horses "may> not be ready" to do a 100,

I understand. The thing is, you can pull yourself if you suddenly feel
you've bit off more than you can chew. Honestly folks, what's the old
saying, "Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"?
:-) You can enter a 100 and if your horse isn't up to it, the vet, or
you, may say, "He simply feels tired and has done all he needs to do
today". Then you hand them your card and go back to your trailer. That is
your safety net. You know you CAN do that if necessary. Chances are, you
won't have to because your horse will look better and you will feel
better than you imagined.

Now...I aim comments like this at people who spend years trying to get
that horse ready for his first 100. NOT at someone with no fear or
imagination who bought a horse they think is bred to do this last week
and is dumb enough to enter one next week.

I know I say this so much people get bored with it but here goes again. I
have NEVER felt like doing another 50 after finishing a 50. I'm beat. I
hurt. Ready to quit right after 50. I have also never felt like stopping
in the middle of a 100. I have no idea why other than "A miracle occurs
when you enter". Just trust me. :-)

Angie McGhee
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