Re: RC: Show and Tell

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In a message dated Mon, 6 Aug 2001  8:08:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Rides 2 Far <rides2far@juno.com> writes:
 
> I think the plan assumes that you are starting a young horse and can't
> wait to compete.  

That's a good point, Angie.  Our 4-year-olds usually only get about 30-90 days under saddle, and then they get kicked back out again to think it over.  We often don't "get around" to competition until they are 5, 6, 7, ??...

>If I start another 4 year old, I'll do my 25's at home.
>  It's cheaper, easier, and I can control the environment (who else is on
> the trail with me).  

Bingo.

Heidi