LD or End.

["Angie Nathe" <angie_nathe@hotmail.com>]

I am trying to decide what distance of rides I should be doing this year, 
last year I rode CTR (25 or 30 miles).  This year I was going ride Limited 
Distance. After discussing this with some other endurance riders that 
thought I should ride slow 50's, I began to reconsider.  I have heard it 
said here before that a slow 50 is easier on a horse than a fast 25.  Please 
note that I am not into speed at either distance but I am just looking for 
opinions from both sides (not wanting to start a battle again you can e me 
privately if you'd rather)as to what is a better jump for my horse.  
Consider that I will ride 2 -3 times a week for 7 miles then once a week for 
15 - 20 miles. Is this enough conditioning to do 50's or will I need to 
reconsider my conditioning schedule? Last year was her first year on the 
trail (she is 10 though and had been a broodmare) and I rode her in 3 CTR's. 
  I really want to ride endurance but I wasn't considering it until next 
year but now I am not sure.

Angie N.



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