Hi, Gerald, and welcome to the sport. Are you new to endurance riding? Where do you live? You'll find a partnership with you horse becomes almost magical if...
If you've done the conditioning of your horse for a 100, then you should be fine too. Most important thing is to make sure you eat & stay hydrated. You have to...
Some are what is called a point to point ride, and some are a big loop or a few loops. Same with all ride distances. It depends on the logistics of the place...
... Yep. I had a runaway at 99.5 miles, when after starting to sprint for the finish I tried to slow down for a downhill. He wouldn't slow down until we...
It's hard, but I've seen horses look worse on redneck trail rides! I've had mine trotting on the end of his lead as I walked him the morning after a fast 100. ...
Welcome Gerald! You’ll learn a lot on this Forum, especially just how amazing the horses and riders are and how they take care of each other. Laurie...
Good to hear there will be a familiar face or two down there for them. Lee is not allowed to go fast, especially the first 80 miles, so she likely won't see...
Oh good! Glad to hear you will be there too Kyle! Will be good to see you! However this ride, I doubt I will see you as we will be sllloooowww! :P To:...
Awesome! I know Lee and Collette! I met them at the Young Rider Champs in Indiana in July. They are great. We will be riding the 100 as well! Good luck to...
Hello One of my students is also travelling all the way from Ontario to attempt her first 100. I was hoping to go along, but not to be. Any and all information...
Hi, I would also be interested in hearing what anyone has to say about this ride. Spur and I are going. This will be our second attempt ever. We are hoping to...
Does anyone have any info about this ride for my second attempt at a 100 ? The horse is an experienced 100 m horse. Our first attempt ended at 89 miles at Pine...
whatever the ride times and mph, still great accomplishment.I had a chance this weekend to try the "don't dally" and keep going attitude on the second loop of...
Thanks for the congrats. I had never ridden LCB before and knew that some work had been done on the trails but there were still an awful lot of knee-knockers...
Are you sure the mileage is accurate? Annie G. ... From: Donna DeYoung To: new100milers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 7:54 AM Subject:...
Super congrats on your completion in Oklahoma. I've ridden a 50 on those trails and I know they're NOT easy. i had plenty of battle wounds after my ride. Â I...
This was to be our 4th attempt at a 100 (we rider optioned on our first attempt at Bluebonnet in 2008 after 65 miles). We completed the FITS 100 in March...
FYI Â Thanks, Char Jewell Every endurance rider knows more about electrolyte therapy for horses in competition than any vet I know. author to remain anonymous ...
You have my deepest sympathies. I went through it 2 years ago so I know the feelings your going through, but rest assured, he will be waiting to carry you with...
Well ol'e Bruce Weary finly got it after 8 trys. So I guess we both have a long ways to go before we give up. Annie G. ~~~Oceanna ... From: Melinda Faubel To:...
Oh yes, dont start Tevis with a bad case of walking punemonia, I knew I was sick when I left home, (( Y'All know that river in Egypt)) I was in emergency...
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