Re: LD, Racing & Dogs in or out of camp

["Susan Evans Garlinghouse" <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>]

>     The question I have is about my dog.  I take my dog on  training rides
>with me every day.  He also is very fit. So why can't he run with us at the
>race?  He is really well trained -besides I plan on being in front so he
won't >bother any other horses.

Because other horses may not be as comfortable with your dog as yours is,
and I assume your dog isn't going to wait for you outside a vet check.  I
would hope that avoiding disruption of other horses is a higher priority
than is your pleasure at having your dog with you.  I am not planning on any
LDs this year, but I hope if you do happen to have your dog on the endurance
ride with you, I don't happen to be one of the 50-milers sharing the same
trail, as one of Cato's favorite sports is coyote-stomping.  And he too, is
very fit.

As far as your wish to go as fast as possible for 25 miles...well, I regret
that I cannot appropriately respond, as your definition of endurance and
mine probably differ far too much.

Best of luck to your horse.

Susan Garlinghouse



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