ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Re: Endurance training manual reply
[endurance] Re: Endurance training manual reply
Roger Garlitz (Rgarlitz@txranger.com)
Thu, 28 Dec 1995 09:38:45 -0600
>In reply to the enclosed message: DVM Nancy Loving was the chief vet at
>the Race of Champions this year. She is one of the most gifited speekers
>on endurance and competitive trail that there is. She wote a text book
>Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse. This is a hard bound book of
>588 pages. It is my bible for horse conditioning and feeding of the
>competing horse. It is a Text book so it isn't cheap. It is however in my
>opinion theee conditioning book to have. It just happens to have extensive
>additional horse care information. Some of the chapters are: conformation
>for performance,developing strong bones,improving muscle
>performance,performance feet, condition for performance, nutrition for
>performance , well you get the idea.
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>We are putting together a book order from her. If anyone is interested we
>can included your order. The cost is $70 plus shipping. Yes I know that is
>a big chunk of money, but Its a reference book that you will use for a
>life time. the book is published by equine research inc.
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>Nancy is the one of the main speakers at the NATRC national convention in
>Dallas Tx in feb 96. I can provide info on the convention also.
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>If anyone is interested just email me Rgarlitz@txranger.com
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>>I have been reading endurance digest this past month trying to soak up any
>>and all information I can in regards to endurance riding. I am just changing
>>gears from quarter horse pleasure riding to endurance riding.
>>I have spent the past two months searching everywhere for a horse. I have
>>looked in Boise, all of Washington and Oregon and now even Arazona. When do
>>I know when I have found the right horse? I am an intense athlete and for a
>>long time my friends have told me I should get into this sport. I want to go
>>as far as I can and with the same horse if I can.
>>I have also read all the Endurance news from the past year as well as Trail
>>blazer 94-95-96 and the past two Western Horseman editions. (How to choose
>>the right endurance horse) or close to it.
>>How many miles a day do you ride and at what pace? Do you train your horses
>>like an athlete trains for a marathon? How effective is Interval training?and
>>how often? Mountain climbing?and how often?
>>I read Mike Foss's article about the different muscle types, when fat
>>matabolizes to slow and it is time to move into the glucose storage. When can
>>I tell when my horse is at that point?
>>At what point do you get off your horse and run or walk along side him/her?
>> How many hours a day do you ride and what type of round pen training will
>>help?
>>All of the body chem information from earlier this past month was exciting to
>>read. Where can I get this information laid out in laymans terms? I also
>>spotted a book on training with your horse. It was a book written for the
>>rider's training as well as the horses training. I have since lost the ad.
>> does anyone know the book? Would it be helpful? where can I get it?
"Endeavor to Persevere" , Roger Garlitz
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