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[RC] Longstreet's Charge - rides2farDr. Dick Root always thought she'd do great at the longer distances, maybe even 100's, but I never got the nerve to try them on her because of her gut sound issues.? jeri You should have. Kaboot used to outrun his gut sounds for a little while but right after 25 miles his brain kicked in and that was the most enjoyable he ever was. The first 25 miles was just something to get out of the way which was why training wasn't all that fun. His gut sounds were fine on 100's. The extremely sane starts and the atmosphere of smaller groups of seasoned horses was perfect for him.It's a far cry from the mass start of a whole bunch of LD horses. LD riders have to deal with most of the newcomers who are excited, or on green horses, or may not know unwritten rules like "passing on the left" or waiting at water. I feel for them but I'll let them break those folks in before I have to ride with them. :-) Kaboot was just getting really good at it and ready to run fast metabolically when we started fighting lameness issues. I'd have LOVED to have seen what he could have done if it had all been right at the same time. Angie (school's closed because of snow/ice tomorrow...WOOO HOOO!!!!) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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