Re: RC: Walkie-talkie rides

[Jennifer Thompson <jlthompson@earthlink.net>]

I agree!  I have a friend whose Arab gelding is getting progressively lame
from a degenerative suspensory ligament condition.  She can now only walk
him (and do a little trotting).

So, when I ride with her, we do walkie-talkie rides.  I have found that these
rides do wonders for a horse's state of mind.  The horse learns that it can
actually *relax* while out on the trail.  I think it's good for them mentally
to have this type of outing every once in a while.

Jennifer

Misxfire@aol.com wrote:
> 80.eca9c3d.28ade813@aol.com">
> Hey guys, lighten up! 
>   
>        I love a w-t ride every now and then.  It gives a whole new  
> perspective to riding, not having to worry about if you are doing enough
> or  
> too much conditioning.  Also I am not tired or dirty afterwards and have
>  
> actually looked at the scenery. 
>   
> Judy Etheridge 
> Sunol, CA