I'm one weekend away from my very first ride...an LD of 25 miles. I've
prepared my horse and mmyself as best I can. I have some concerns I hope
some of you seasoned veterans can help me with.
1. How do the rides start? Does someone fire a gun or just say giddy-up?
Does everyone race to get to a narrow trail first?
2. My young arab has adjusted to being responsive in just a bosal for
our training rides- is this going to be enough to get his attention
during the ride or should I put a bit back in his mouth?
3. At the only vet check at the 15 mile point, is it advisable to have
something for the horse to munch on for a pick me up or are most horse
just fine for the whole 25 miles without a snack?
Thanks again for your advice!
Susan & Sabian from the Emerald Coast of NW Florida