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Re: [RC] Building A Base - Sullivan

I've done this with my coming 4 year old, since she was 6 months.  I only do
it on the rides that are under 2 hours, and not terrible fast.  She picks
her own pace, trots and canters through rough terrain, jumps down banks and
over creeks ,and has never had joint or leg problems.  She should be very
surefooted when I start riding her.  On the other hand; sometimes she gets
ponied to learn voice commands, carry a saddles, bags of cans, etc.   I am
inclined to keep doing this  another year....with just some very short arena
riding and trail (not over 20 min).  She is 15.3, about 1100 lbs
(Arab/paint), and strong as an ox, but I worry the back is not mature.
Karen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynne Tomovick" <ltomovick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 10:15 AM
Subject: [RC] Building A Base



I find that letting a younger or inexperienced horse run free to follow

when

I ride is a great way to get started on the base.  They learn it can be

fun,

how to balance on their own without a rider, pick up their feet, etc.
Facial expressions and self-carraige can be observed.  Ponying can
accomplish this too, but running free if allowed, is the most fun!

Lynne Tomovick

US Sales Rep
Canadian Trail House

www.CanadianTack.com
Lynne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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