Re: RC: LD's training to move up

[EquesB@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/6/99 8:24:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
rides2far@juno.com writes:

<< By encouraging racing 25 it seems
 you're really hurting this horse's chances of ever moving up
 successfully.  >>

Good point, Angie; I have now had family experiences with 2 horses that came 
to us as 25 mile "racers", these guys do not drink until 20 or more miles, 
(they do eat good, however). As we have tried to step them up to 50's they 
are having a hard time. 
They were great 25 mile horses because that is what they were TRAINED for, 
just like the TB on the track, some are better at shorter races some are 
better at longer races. 
Seems, like I read somewhere that it is best to go right to 50's (with proper 
conditioning) if that is your preference, ditto for 100's.  How did you bring 
Kaboot along to 100's? 

Jackie Baker


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