Re: Limited Distance

["Bonita B. Young" <corky@foothill.net>]

I think if this was my horse and I had all the problems that you have had i
would put him on a long picket line where he could not rub on any thing.  Even
if this meant having to water him by hand several times a day this would seem
easier than to have to repeatedly have his his face stitched up.  I would also
put a cradle around his neck and put a muzzle on him.  If this seems harsh just
think of what he is doing to himself.  Good luck!

Corky Young
Byrds Valley Ranch, on the Tevis trail

Janet Baca wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> I'm the one with the gelding that threw me and then had trouble healing his
> nose.  I am on my 3rd, yes 3rd, set of stitches just to let you know what's
> going on with Dar.  My vet and I are being real aggressive with him and she
> did overkill with 21 stitches.  I'm not religious but please pray for us.
>
> I really wrote about LD.  Most of my rides are LD and I was always wanting
> to do 50s but was never sure I could (mentally).  I finally did one but got
> off the beaten path and put in an extra 12 miles or so.  Not good on your
> first 50.  I ended up pulling because my mare was "mentally depressed" and
> couldn't get her into a trot until she saw another horse.   So for a variety
> of reasons (mostly physical because of my body falling apart) I have only
> been doing 25 and 30s and after talking with some other LD riders, I have
> decided that this really is a nice mileage to ride.  It's not too long, I'm
> not very competitive, just like to enjoy the scenery and the friendship of
> other riders along the trail and like getting back within a reasonable
> amount of time to enjoy a drink, have something to eat, clean up and enjoy
> the awards.  What's so wrong with that?  I may go back and do that 50 again
> this year to regain my honor though.  Maybe I'll change my mind about 50s
> after that.  Hope my body stays together.
>
> Janet Baca