Steve Rojek was first, Hernan 2nd, and Kyle 3rd in the 100. Me, well, here's the story: Eclipse--0, 100s--3. This time we made it to 70 miles. His pulse was...
... Argh. Repeat after me "we are getting good experience from this, we are getting good experience from this..." Maybe you should buy Eclipse a set of four...
I'm just glad our pulls are for different reasons!! We've apparently solved the right hind lameness issue with shoes (go figure). I'll be treating his soles a...
Well Dang Debbie, sorry to hear about the pull. Hopefully slapping some boots on will do the trick. BTW, we always really liked the boots that Griffins tack...
Well, norhtern riders were kicking Floridians butts!!  Dinah Rojek won and BC the 25, Samantha Lewis got 1st in the 50, Jeremy Olson 1st and BC in the 75....
Hey Kyle.... Now, I may be very confused, as that happens to me often, but are you not one of our "younger" riders? Seems it was not that long ago I am...
It can be either you **OR** your horse's first 100-mile completion. Please send a brief description with you and your horse's name, ride name, date, and a...
I second the vote for Griffins boots...I use the short boots on the hind legs of one of my horses that enjoys taking chunks out of her hind fetlocks. The...
Doing my first 100 on the 28th of Feb. at the Twenty Mule team. I have a great mentor, Darlene Anderson of Washington going with me. I am very excited to be...
Hey Valerie, Hopefully we'll see you there!? My husband Ross and I are planning to go out there from Texas to do the 100.? It will be the first 100 for my...
Julio is Steve Rojek's horse. He's a beautiful bay French bred arab gelding. He's an awesome ride! Strong horse. Â -Kyle ... From: Lucy Chaplin Trumbull...
... OK, my memory is not gone. <grin> It is really nice to have "youthful" riders so involved in the sport, to hopefully continue on for years and years as...
Hello everyone I have a few friends on this list and they keep saying I need to join that they really have learned a lot about distance riding. I have been...
I'm seriously considering posting a big sign with my name and e-mail list and putting it on my trailer. I would love to meet everyone (I'm on ridecamp as...
Thank you very much jonni!! Â -Kyle ... From: Jonni <txtrigger@...> Subject: [new100milers] Re: Greenway Gallop !!!! To: new100milers@yahoogroups.com ...
... join that they really have learned a lot about distance riding. <<< Welcome to the list Liz. Lots of great info on here, and a great group of folks Jonni...
Welcome Liz!!!? There are a lot of good folks on the list.? And I'm sure some of us will be picking your brain about how to deal with returning to riding after...
I'm having a little trouble getting motivated on the job today. Its hard to stay focused when the weather outside is so nice! I'm hoping a good horse-related...
Angie,    I feel your pain about the weather....but I am riding tomorrow !!! I have a totally english background, therefore, I can't stand to sit in...
Angie, another idea is to switch saddles during the 100 if you have the means to do so. Ned loves the BMSS and I ride like a troll in it, but we do just fine...
Here in the Northeast the most popular treeless is the Bob Marshall. Not sure why.  I see from the various email lists that other types are popular out...
I've done 2 1-day 100s, lots of 50s, and who knows how many condioning miles in a Barefoot Cheyenne (treeless).? I use it on both of my horses.? One horse has...
... having used my husband's saddle for one 50 years ago that did this, I can atest that you will have abs of steel by the end of the ride. Actually, no,...
Another saddle I have found that has an uncomfortable pommel rise (for me at least) is the thorowgood. I love the saddle is every other way, but there's no...
Jody said: " I LOVE my Wintec saddle. It has the Cair panels, and it has fit every horse that I have used it on. It also has the adjustable gullet. Joni is ...
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