You can't go wrong with Zilco. I didn't think to say this before, but... you do not need to spend all this money when you're just getting started! You don't...
The 2009 point standings have been updated online at http://www.doublejoy.com/erol/Points%5Cdefault.asp Rides prior to 30 days ago not included are May 16,...
I agree with Sharon. You don't need to go broke buying all the techie gear (though it is fun). A cheap alternative to a heart monitor is a stethoscope. You...
I have two from Running Bear that have worked well for many years, still look like new.... and they fit well with my dressage saddle. Jen ... But my next...
I agree totally. I have 3 heart monitors and never use one of them. What I tell people new to the sport is use what you have. Ride the horse you already...
marybenstover
merryben@...
Jul 1, 2009 4:04 pm
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We use this breast collar - we like it quite a bit. My first one I found used...try reading the ads on endurance.net and a few other places... My husband has...
... I was recently riding with another horse whose rider came off and the saddle turned. The horse bolted and ran a mile or so back to the barn. When I got...
rides2far@...
Jul 1, 2009 4:34 pm
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For a small insight into Mongolia, the horses, the land, and the people, find the book: The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson It's new this year. It is primarily...
Not only can a breast collar save an expensive saddle as Angie said, it can also save a life. There was a major accident several years ago at a 100 miler. ...
Well - there are good and bad points for everything. I ride with one, but I've seen a horse tearing back and forth through a ride camp with the saddle held on...
I met Rupert at a book signing, and I have to tell you he is an awesome person. Very bright, an excellent rider (though you wouldn't guess it to look at the...
"... the saddle held on *just* by the breast collar .." One reason that I have used both a breast collar and a crupper for years since seeing a similar runaway...
... There are risk in everything you do and every piece of tack you use. I've seen horses get brush caught up in a breast collar, the horse panic and injure...
I once read a statement by Len Brown who originated the Orthoflex saddles and it was to the effect that you should always use a breast collar and a crupper. ...
marybenstover
merryben@...
Jul 1, 2009 7:04 pm
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Hi Lida, First, WELCOME! It is always nice to "see" new faces, both here and on the trail. We all hope you enjoy and have fun in our sport since we all love...
Thanks very much Laura! ...hopefully someone will know the other rider. I tried the member directory to try to get in touch with Teri Reilly but apparently...
I do firmly believe in breastcollars for safety... look at any picture of me and my horse, and you'll see I use a breastplate and crupper (I ride treeless)....
The AERC home page http://aerc.org is temporarily down with a server problem. The doublejoy site with the calendar, rider/horse history, results etc is...
Thanks everyone for all of the feedback & the welcome! Lucky for me I have been trail riding for years so I have most of the gear I need. I do appreciate that...
Lida, Â Where you do live? Thanks, Char Jewell Every endurance rider knows more about electrolyte therapy for horses in competition than any vet I know....
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=U8nnsEjh_2bqE6v6O0XnkgVA_3d_3d This survey is about an area about 10 miles from my house. I had not heard anything about...
rides2far@...
Jul 2, 2009 6:15 pm
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... Thanks for the reminder, I don't think I introduced myself to this group. I recently joined a bunch of CTR/Endurance groups. Currently, I live in the...
I am on facebook - we'll have to link up. Thanks, Char Jewell Every endurance rider knows more about electrolyte therapy for horses in competition than any vet...
Extra Xtra Read all about it! _ June-July Edition_ (http://www.distanceriding.org/php/newsletters/Sentinel0709.pdf) of the SEDRA Sentinel - is on-line! ...
I decided to throw in my two cents as this winds to a close. I am firmly in the camp of those who use a breast collar religiously. Even when I'm only going a...
I'm planning on taking my young horse Via on his first 50 mile ride at Ft. Meade in South Dakota July 25th. I would like someone to ride my seasoned horse...
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