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FW: [RC] Pasos in endurance - Mike SherrellI took my Paso mare to a Camp Far West 25-miler a few years back because it was the least up-and-down endurance ride in my area and because she was well-conditioned. We finished fine in 4.5 hours. BUT! Peruvian Pasos were bred for, and the gait only works very well on, going on flat ground -- i.e. valley ranchos. The gait is smooth partly because the Paso springs on its suspensories, and I believe it is generally accepted among Paso people that the breed's suspensories are more vulnerable than those of other breeds. Pasos that have pasterns as vertical as a typical Arab or quarter horse are described as "posty-legged" because Pasos typically have less vertical pasterns (which contributes to the smoothness of the ride). All this is to say that going down steep hills, such as are common in endurance rides, is particularly hard on the Paso. As a lover of the breed, I hate to see people riding them hard down steep hills. I lead mine down steep hills because I wish to protect their suspensories. Mike Sherrell Grizzly Analytical (USA) 707 887 2919/fax 707 887 9834 www.grizzlyanalytical.com -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Paul Latiolais Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 4:55 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Pasos in endurance My first 50 is at the end of the month, and I (seriously) plan to go slow on this one. I'll let you know. Hoping for the tail -end award, -Paul On Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at 04:00 PM, Ridecamp Guest wrote: Please Reply to: Julie S. js017k@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I've really been interested in the post threads today dealing with gaiteds, especially Pasos (as owning a Paso and riding endurance is what I hope to do in 5 or 6 years when I can finally get a horse...patience is a virtue, I suppose). Anyway, could some of the Paso riders out there post some stories/info about how their horses do in endurance, how they compare to Arabs, what portion of rides is spent in what gait, etc? I've seen a lot of helpful comments from ride vets, other riders, etc., but the best indicator of how pasos perform would probably come from experienced Paso owners. I gather that they do well enough in the LD rides, but what about longer distances? Dana B.- I'd love to hear more about your horses and where they get them, pedigrees, etc (just curious which lines do well in endurance). Could you post or email me more? Sundaez - I'd love to know more about your research into this subject. Could you post or email me with more info? As I'm the the online pages seem to not allow direct posting of email addys, please reply to me at js017k at mail dot rochester dot edu if you prefer not to post to the forum. Thanks to all who can provide input!! Julie (living vicariously through RC for now!) ============================================================ REAL endurance is taking your non-horsey family to a ridecamp with you! ~ Heidi Sowards ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ Just because someone tells you that your horse isn't "fit" for endurance...doesn't mean it isn't, it just means your horse isn't fit to be "their" endurance horse! Go for it, you never know what you'll accomplish with that "saddle horse" or "trail horse" of YOURS! ~ Darlene Anderson - DPD Endurance ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ We are talking about all the tools we can use to keep our horses safe and alive at the rides. Training/conditioning is one of the best tools available. It makes us better horseman and women, it benefits our horses and could quite possibly be the key to preventing most crashes. ~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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