Thanks for the heads-up, Heather. (Darnit--I had my reply all typed
out, and lost it)--here I go again...

I'm in it for the fun of it. Our Walkers are all smooth, this is just
one of the reasons I love the breed. But I also understand there are
different bloodlines.

One good thing is, I will be learning along with the ones I will be
'pushing up' faster in the rack. This way, we'll get used to it
together. If I continue and want to go faster (than ours could), I
would look into buying a horse(s) in the bloodline like I want.

I would take my time, and buy the right horse.

It's true, this 'Ain't my first Rodeo,' but I am more cautious now
than I was when I was younger (aren't we all?)...BTW,-I just turned
49. I wrote that my husband was laughing (with me)...After 20 years
of marriage, he knows me. When I set my mind to something, I find my
way, and get it done.

It looks like great fun. Well, ever since I've seen your Digger. My
favorite part is around the end, on the road.

I want the arena to be large, so I can do several things...I have a
friend who drives, and I'd like it to be large enough to drive a cart
around in.

I'll keep in touch, and let you know how it goes. Thanks for everything!

+Pax,
-Dawn in Texas

--- In competitionrackinghorse@yahoogroups.com, gravedigger
<twhtrainer@...> wrote:
>
> Dawn,
> I am so glad we were ablr to inspire you. I just
> wanted to drop you a little note and say to be
> carefull. Not all speed rackers are like digger.
> Alot of people on these yahoo Chats have full blooded
> Standerbreds off the trck and call them Speed Rackers
> when in fact they do not rack when step they pace. If
> you watched the panama city show on you tube yoku will
> see a lady in the show ring in a red jacket the horse
> she is on is a standardbred. If you watch it and pay
> attention to her you will see how hard she is
> bouncing. That same lady has the speed racking chat
> here on yahoo. Just a warning. Speed rackers are
> cross bred horses. Generally racking, walking or
> paso crossed with standardbred. The two really good
> onse out are the undertaker blood (Diggers daddy) or
> the Rowdy blood. Both these blood lines are smooth as
> silk. I hope I have helped you and I will be happy to
> answer questions or help you find out more about them
> if you would like.
>
> Heather