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Re: [RC] fresh meat - heidiI've been lurking about since I subscribed to the list last week, but I've finally decided to post something. About me: 20 year old college student in Vermont majoring in Animal Science with a minor in nutrition (and aspirations to become an equine nutritionist), ridden horses since I was 8 years old, mostly huntseat with a little dressage and quite a bit of trail riding. I don't have my own horse unfortunately. I've been looking to get started in endurance for awhile now. Being that I am absolutely green, I do have a lot of questions. My main one right now is how old is too old? (For a horse to start endurance, or even one with a little experience). One more thing-I'm British, so I have a warped, warped sense of humour =D Welcome, Barbara--fresh meat is ALWAYS welcome. <g> How old is too old? Well, if they are still full of sass and dash and they are sound, they are not too old! I've started a handful of horses into their teens--some already experienced from something else, some not yet started under saddle. And I've seen a few "novice" horses up in their early 20s... That isn't the norm, perhaps, but best advice in this sport is start where you can with what you can! Heidi ============================================================ Locks do not prevent theft, they only deter those in doubt. ~ Robert Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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