Re: tailing/ Horstmeyer Saddles "Desoto"

[Jerry & Susan Milam <milamj@agtelco.com>]

> Maryanne Stroud Gabbani wrote:
> >
> >Anyway, a friend who is a natural born runner, unlike yours truly, began cackling at the mention of endurance and saying, "Well, guess I'll be seeing you at the jogging track then".  Horrors!  So how much running do you actually do in endurance.  I said that it depended on the footing and that running alongside the horse was more likely if the ground was really awful.
> > Am I right, or might I just have to take up running?
> >
> > Maryanne,

You have to stay on the horse in CTRs, but in endurance you can do what
suits you best.
> 
> I've got terrible knees so I can't run to get in shape. I walk, do lots of barn chores, and ride to get and stay in shape. Of course some riders do run to help their endurance, but it's not necessary. The only time most people get off and walk or jog with their horses is in rugged
> terrain to give their steeds a break from the hard work. It also keeps
> your butt from getting so numb:)
> 
> Also, about the saddle question. Marilyn can send you her catalog and
> answer any questions you might have about her saddle. She builds them
> herself and orders were running on a 6-9 month waiting list last I
> heard. She may have hired some help recently so it may not take so long.
> 
> She lives in Etowah Tenn, her # is 423-263-9371.
> 
> Happy Tails
> 
> Susan
> > Cairo, Egypt
> > gabbani@starnet.com.eg