Re: RC: Re: Cass at Liberty Run

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

I think this is the horse Valerie had at Festival of Champions and who also
won the Cosequin 60 an hour in front.  Val told me he was owned by a
heavyweight rider who did slow 50's with him..... a phenomenal horse...look
for him in Int'l competition for sure....

In any case, I'm with you.  I just DO NOT go that fast on a first 100...even
WITH a base....guess I am TOO in love with my critters......(and MY body).

Teddy

Rides 2 Far wrote:

> >was stupid to gallop the last 20 miles.
>
> It is amazing what some people have the skills to get away with, when I
> have to make *every* step of increased speed with my horse in BABY steps.
>  Sort of makes you skeptical about all that wonderful advice about not
> racing for two full years.  I could be wrong, but it didn't sound as if
> this is a horse that has been around competing or somebody would have
> known him.  If that's wrong I'd love to hear who he is...since he's
> obviously going to be a horse to watch.
>
> Granted, for my horses I've found the two year rule to be very true, but
> this was this horse's first 100...and I'm sure they have no intention of
> trashing a really promising horse to win a ride that's *just* a local
> ride....they've obviously got this figured into a greater plan.  I'm also
> certain that my training program doesn't BEGIN to compare to theirs.  I'd
> just say there's some strategy going on that's WAY over my head. One
> thing I do know is that when you do well at a sandy ride in the
> Southeast, you can expect a long distance phone call very soon.  Nina...I
> suggest you unplug yours!
>
> Angie
>
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