Ridecamp: Re: [RC] The Aging Equine Athlete!

In a message dated 6/21/2002 12:37:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
KathyZ1@xxxxxxx writes:

<< I'm just wondering what 'older' means anymore.  With good nutrition, 
regular 
 exercise,  a good attitude and with good and sensible riding, it seems to me 
 that more horses might qualify for this exalted status than we realize.
 Thoughts?? >>

My wife and I were just discussing this very topic yesterday!  We too would 
love to know what ages are generally acceptable on the FAR side of the scale! 
 This is the first year my 5 year old can ride endurance....but if she is 
well conditioned and nourished, how long can I expect us to remain a team?  
My wife is starting out on a 13 year old - does beginning an endurance-style 
conditioning/noutrition regimen later in his life like this pose any 
longevity problems?  Would love to hear from the pros! (Tammy?  :o)  And I 
promise not to be snide, condescending, sarcastic, or mean-spirited in this 
thread.  I'll grow up and get a life and be a good boy.  Cross my heart and 
hope to spit.  :o)
Scott

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net.
 Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp
 Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=