Re: RC: Up Hill or Down

[Bob & Amber Roberts <mlaboure@flash.net>]

Tivers@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 1/9/00 6:07:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> Bluebirdpr@aol.com writes:
>
> << Need some opinions and I figured I could get a few on Ridecamp.  In laying
>  out our trail for our April ride, we have one loop that has a steady four
>  mile climb.  Steep in some places and average in others.  Question is
> whether
>  it's best, and preference, for the riders and horses to climb or descend.
> My
>  horses climb it just fine but I condition on these trails.
>
>  Thanks,
>
>  Phil
>   >>
>
> Actually, descending is harder on the horse, especially if it is done under
> rider and at any kind of speed.
>
> ti

I'm so glad to read this because I replied to him that I always prefer to climb.

Amber


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