High Mileage Horses

[DreamWeaver <karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us>]

Hi Group...would like to ask a few questions to those of you that have
completed a 1,000 miles or more on one horse in a single ride season.  I
know there are a lot of people out there have done it....would like to know
your thoughts on the subject.

What did you do differently in regards to your regular maintenance regime
with the horse? 

Did you do anything to help maintain weight? (on the horse, not the rider) <g>

Any supplements that you feel really make a difference? 

What is the best thing that you did that you think helped the horse achieve
this many miles in one year?

What is the biggest mistake that you made?  

I've been given lots of advice.  Some of it is:  most horses can't do that
kind of mileage without encountering some problems by the end of the
season.  OR: all those miles will cause the horse to get arthritis at an
earlier age.  

I know there are several horses that have completed high mileage season
after season...and still look just great going down the trail.  

Happy Trails,

Karen
in Gardnerville
West Region
& Weaver
& Rocky