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Re: [RC] LD and 50 Mile Horses - Differences? - Elizabeth Walker

Quick question -- is he clipped?  It can make a huge difference in heat management.

On Jan 29, 2010, at 6:24 AM, Susan Cushing wrote:

I have a perfect example of the difference between a LD and 50 miler.  My Icelandic, Lappi.  <snip>

He can hold the speed for a while, but in the end his body heats and is much harder to cool.  <snip>
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Re: [RC] LD and 50 Mile Horses - Differences?, rides2far@xxxxxxxx
Re: [RC] LD and 50 Mile Horses - Differences?, Laney Humphrey
RE: [RC] LD and 50 Mile Horses - Differences?, Susan Cushing