Re: RC: Re: LD's training to move up

[Howard4567@aol.com]

Here we go again.  OK.  As King of the Rookie LDers I must protest at the 
rocks y'all throw at the 25 milers.   First of all, I'm an ole fart.  I drink 
alot of beer and 25 miles is all I can do.  Second of all, my horse is a 
"race" horse.  And, yes, my goal is to "race" the 25 milers and beat all you 
slim, trim youngens and then talk about it, later, at ridecamp.  lol.

I have a Saddlebred, who has had some tendon problems and who gets so darn 
excited at a race he burns himself up, no matter how much I hold him back.  
So a 25 is all I'll ever do with him.  And it will be fast.  And he won't 
drink or eat till the first vet check.  

And when we're done, after a couple hours, he gets this glow on his coat that 
shows me he's fine and had a good time.  And that "glow" will stay with him 
for the next two days.  And I know he's a better horse after completeing a 
measely 25 miler.  And I'm a happy camper getting to spend time with my horse 
and meeting people who love their horses as much as I do.

so there,
Rookie Rider


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