Be comfortable Ray! Everybody's wearin em. You'll fit right in:)
Anyway, back to your real question. The 25 mile events. Your 8MPH pace
is about right especially for a fit horse as you describe. If you train
in the mountains and go to ride in sandy Florida, you'd better slow down
or your horse will be hurtin.:)
Hope to see you at a ride. I love to see the men out there! My husbands
next!
Susan