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[RC] 30 minute rule - Laura Hayes

   Joe wrote> I do not believe reducing the recovery time allowed at the
finish is
   > an effective or proper means to "limit racing" when ambient conditions
   > are difficult -- just the time that horses are likely to need LONGER
   > to recover!

   Heidi wrote>>Gee, Joe--that's what they said when we lowered pulses,
too.  But I think
   you make my point--the fact that they take that long to recover means
they
   were ridden too close to the edge.<<

I have won a few rides in my day, but have NEVER taken anywhere near an hour
to recover.  I believe I would have been feeling ashamed of myself had I
ridden my horse that hard.

Laura Hayes AERC#2741




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