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Just got home from the Iron Furnace at Pike Lake,
Ohio. Long day! Muddy, cold, but no rain. Small crowd due to torrential rain for
days and days before the ride. Eight horses finished the 50. Lois McAfee
was first and BC, Sue Keith was second. I don't remember the
rest.
All but one of the 15(?) 25 milers finished. Poor
Mandee, Casey Coleman's mare. She just didn't feel right on the first loop
and pulled at the half. After a pretty good while (2 hours) she had started
to improve, but then got worse again, so she went to Ohio State. If anyone hears
how she is, please let me know.
I pulled home after we finished. I know you should
let them rest, but it is a 15 minute drive and we waited about 2 hours
before pulling out. Then I went back to camp cleaner and warmer for the dinner
and awards.
My Lily did so well. She is a sweet little horse,
but man she's got a trot that'll shake the eyeballs clean outta yer
head!
Maggie Pritchard--still cold
Lily--still tired
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