I’m fortunate that
my conditioning partners and I practice all these things as we’re preparing
for our 50s. We practice separating, pacing, spacing, leapfrog, moving away
from naughty horses, etc. I think going to poker rides is probably a better “training
ground” than a 25 or 50. Speed and naughty behavior are not a good
combination.
Kathy
This
is a really huge statement, and I agree. The race venue is not the place for
learning things such as manners, no tailgating etc to take place; a horse HAS
to learn certain things that can only be learned at a ride, such as pacing in a
crowd, staying out of harm's way when one encounters a bad actor; camping
nicely, eating well in a fracas, etc. At my age and stage of life, I don't want
to find out that it is Yayhoo buckaroo when a horse whizzes past - at a RIDE
event. EEK! If this happens, I did not do my homework. Frankly, I am more
concerned about my horse just leaving camp half the time. The food thing...
Sandy Adams
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