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[RC] re: guidelines - Cindy CollinsHere's my problem, Jeannie: The question was from a beginner in our sport. Here's part of your answer: My sprints consist of running hills, and running flat out, sometimes for a mile. The goal is to be able to do at least 10 mph or better. I have had more experiences with beginners going way too fast and thinking that winning is the most important thing, than with other issues. I know that you are saying after your horse is in really good shape, this is what you do, but I don't believe this is what most beginners in our sport need to aspire to in their first year of endurance. Yes, to run up front, one must do their homework. In fact, most top riders I know would say that it takes 2-3 years to get a horse to that point. Even then, they would say that only a few horses can compete at that level. The average horse would likely have lameness issues if pushed like that their first year in the sport. I just want to give a beginner to our sport a realistic "to finish is to win" goal. Hope you understand. Cindy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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