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I have been consistantly trail riding my arab for the last 6 years, and have
competed in NATRC for the last 4 years in the novice division. Now--next
weekend I am going on the Dry Creek Cattle Call Ride in Texas. This will be
my first Endurance ride. I've wanted to try one for a long time, but never
got around to it. I will do the 25 mi. LD.
My horse does really well in NATRC. He's very sound and has great feet. I
will do some NATRC rides this year, but will probably bump up to the open
division (60 mi. over 2 days). He has no problem with the novice division.
Here is my question. He is one of those overly enthusiastic horses that
wants to go all the time. He has never gotten tired on a Novice NATRC ride
and has always had good PR's and metabolics. He's always ready to get me
back to camp if I'm running late on my time! He has a really fast walk, good
smooth trot, and nice canter. He LIKES to go. Makes my life a little
difficult sometimes out on the trail. It wears me out.
What is a good strategy for starting the ride, when you have a horse that
gets overwhelmed in a big group situation? I will hang back for a couple of
minutes for the dust to clear. I know that I can really make time at the end
coming in. I'm just curious as to individual ride strategies, I guess.
Anyone want to relate their experiences?
Also, I know that you all have probably beat this topic to death, but what is
the vote on gel pads. I have a small one that I use on top of a fleece pad.
My English saddle fits well and I use it for shock absorption, get no sore
backs with it. What was the general consensus from this list?
Carla Newby
& Majestic Patron
The Woodlands, TX
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