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    Re: [RC] [RC-Digest] Vol: 02.0919 - Alice Yovich


    I feel much better about the amount I get to ride now! I only manage a long training trip every other w/e usually b/c I try not to neglect my husband and daughter.

    I asked this question earlier, but no one really asked. How long a ride does a small child, age 5, tend to average. I know it will depend on their dedication, but I'm curious what your experiences have been. I'm wanting to start taking Maggie and her pony out for rides. He's got a very full coat and I suspect I won't want to do much more than 1-2 hours of walking and a bit of trotting at first b/c he's not in condition at all. But is that too long for my daughter. I suppose I could always pony him out with me on some of these rides to start him out.

    At 09:37 AM 12/22/02 -0800, you wrote:
    Your methods are approximately what I've done with my horses.  It
    works for me.  I share your belief that the the intense training
    schedules some people advocate often results in overconditioned
    horses.

    Alice Yovich, MA, MT-BC
    Mommy, Horse lover, Music Therapist