Re: ridecamp-d Digest V99 #79

[NdurN@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/20/1999 11:56:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
ridecamp-d-request@endurance.net writes:

<< Can you let your horse steal other peoples stuff at the vet check like
 usual? >g<  I've heard you can only use the hay put out by management at
 away checks, but does that mean you don't let your horse drag you over to
 somebody else's stuff...or pick up hay dropped in the vet line? >>

There is a reason that most rides do not have a solo division...A lot more 
work for ride management.....The idea is only natural sources for 
everything...Only grass or hay put out by management where there is no 
grass...Not allowed to pretend horse is dragging you to others stuff.  You 
can tie up to trees etc. but not horse trailers, telephone poles etc.  
Management usually puts human drinking water at the checks and you are 
allowed to refill your bottles and leave your trash but otherwise everything 
you and the horse needs should be carried with you.  The first time I rode 
calvary, I carried everything but the kitchen sink and the last time I still 
had stuff left over at the end but I would prefer to have that happen than to 
need something and not have it.  I tried to carry stuff for me on me and 
stuff for the horse on the horse so if we got separated, I could still 
survive.  To me the #1 rule for riding solo is having a horse who recovers 
well without a lot of work.  That way you do not work yourself to death at 
the vet checks.  A wise campaigner who eats at every given chance is another 
plus.  Feel free to ask me anything else here or privately....(as if you 
needed permission  LOL)

Susan K and Amir the solo wonder horse....


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