Ridecamp: Re: [RC] What is the ONE thing?

At 5:02 PM -0600 9/14/02, Tamara Murray wrote:
> What is the ONE thing you wished you had know, or wished someone had told you
> before you started endurance? I am contemplating trying out my first 25 in the
> spring and would like to be enlightened. :o)
>
> Tamara

You've gotten some great feedback.

Now that I'm starting my athletic greenie ("Rubberband") in LD at 
Manzanita, I've been reviewing all I've learned in taking Ember from 
her first ride at 5 at the same venue, to multidays.  This boy is a 
challenge, wants to do the sport so badly, and I want to make sure he 
gets a careful introduction.  He's been camping many times, including 
4 days at the ride site.

The most important thing I have learned *ever*, from the first to our 
most recent, is "ride your own ride".  Be able to make the choice 
that is right for your horse on a particular day--don't let your 
desire to stay with friends, or to maybe go a little faster influence 
what is best for your pony.   Don't be afraid to get off of him and 
walk if he's not listening to you.  Starting after the pack so you 
won't be tempted to keep up, is a good way to get re-centered.

Lynne
Rem-member Me and Celesteele
Bar H Boogie (PS) 3/1/02

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