I had a question posed to me by a friend, and since I have no idea the answer, thought this was a good place to ask. She wanted to know how you acclimate the...
In a message dated 2/1/2006 9:36:13 A.M. Central Standard Time, rafterh@... writes: I had a question posed to me by a friend, and since I have no idea the...
Forgive me for my non-scientific explanation but my understanding is that while horses are somewhat affected by altitude, they do not feel it's affects as much...
Crysta, You summed up common thinking on the subject, and yes horses are definitely affected by altitude when asked to work at high performance levels -- both ...
Okay, Skyla. Explain what you found out about riding "too slow". The mare I have targeted as my 100 mile horse doesn't usually travel very fast, so I'd love...
Skyla, Did you ride that 100 in Easyboots? Is this your first year without steel shoes? I was wondering if any 100 milers ride in boots? Any done Tevis with...
I am going to try to shorten this down as best I can...good luck. Instead of riding at a pace both me and my horse are comfortable with, I backed it down too...
I am going to give the hind feet one more chance with using Easyboots. According to the measurements Tempo should be able to squeeze into size 1's. I can not...
I have a one pair of size 0 Epics boots I need to exchange for a pair of size 1. Anyone near the Portland, Oregon area need a smaller size?? I bought sets for...
Skyla, I have had good sucess getting a size 1 on my horse after taking the heel strap out, will not fit him with the strap. I wrap hoof with vet wrap several...
Skyla, Best of luck on your next try at a 100 and all future rides. There is no shame in walking for exercise; it is better than running - less strain on your...
In about a week, I am going to attempt to complete a longer distance with a gaited horse. He is as smooth as silk but his cruising speed is only about 6 mph....
I must say, at this time the Easyboot Epics performed better then I had even hoped! I used them straight out of the box, with no alterations, which may change...
Oh, I KNOW Auburn isn't humid! =) What I meant to imply is that Auburn FEELS humid to me compared to what I'm used to. When I lived in Central CA it wasn't...
... From: "Crysta Turnage" > Oh, I KNOW Auburn isn't humid! =) What I meant to imply is that Auburn FEELS humid to me compared to what I'm used to. <<< ...
Well, how's everyone doing who's planning on the 20 MT on the 18th? Only a couple more weeks to go! What have you been doing lately? How is your horse?...
Well, the 20 MT is less than 2 weeks away and I have to admit, I'm a little nervous! I just realized I haven't even sent in my entry, so it will go off...
I have done 20 MT without a crew. It is actually pretty easy because the 2nd hour hold is back at base camp. The first 1 hour hold is away from camp so be...
Hi, Peggy! I did 20 Mule Team last year as my very first 100. I had crew for the last 35 mile loop, and it was really nice to have someone waiting there at a...
Hi Robin, Would you care to share with some insight/hindsight on what "mistakes" you made? For us "newbies to 100's" we are eager to hear more! Skyla ... the...
Skyla, they were the usual sort of errors. {: > My conditioning went well (I thought) and my horse felt good. I arranged to ride down with some friends, and...
Oh relate, relate, relate, and enough said! :oP Thanks for sharing. Skyla <snip> So, that's my story. {: > I made mistakes on my 2nd 100, too, but not riding...
... lol, well it being a 100 I'd have to say that it isn't easy even with a crew! It's all a matter of how you approach it mentally. You just have to do what...
We had an awesome Mountain Region convention this past weekend. What a nice and extremely (I should capitalize extremely)fun/energetic group!! There was a lot...
Glad you're back safe, Kerry - those winds must have been awful to drive in! Old cat's revived some, but I'm feeding her every couple of hours. What was Susan...
Well, afer all my preparation, planning, cleaning my trailer, etc., it looks like I'm not riding at 20 MT. I worked my mare lightly today and she tied up - not...
... From: "bvsrider04" > I worked my mare lightly today and she tied up - not horribly, but still a tie up!<<< I thought I remember a bit of discussion on...
Peggy, That is so hard, I feel for you. Hopefully you will be able to find out what caused it and get thru this. My horse also tied up, two weeks before his...
Some horses don't absorb Vit E/ Selenium as well as others. Also feed companies add it and according to the nutritionists at KER the amount in the supplements...
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