As a second year newbie, I'm slowly but surely getting all my ducks in a
row and finding out what's working for me and my mare. So I'll contribute to
your "poll".
<< how do you sleep at night before the ride?>>
My set up now is a truck tent (a tent that's made to fit in the bed of the
pickup), and an air mattress specifically made to fit in a truck bed (complete
with an air pump that plugs into the trucks power point), and a couple of
thick blankets/comforters. I usually stay warm and toasty, keep my shoes and
riding clothes inside the tent with me.
<<What do you do with your horses? >>
I have a portable electric corral that works great, brand Kwik Corral. My
mare is very respectful of hot wires!
<<What do you eat for breakfast?>>
I usually like to eat something of protein, egg & sausage & cheese
burritos are my usual. I HAVE to eat something for breakfast as I don't
eat while I'm riding!
<<What do you pack for snacks?>>
I learned at my second ride to not eat while I'm riding (not fun
trying to go out on your second loop with stomach cramps), but I do DRINK lots
of water, Emergen-C and gatorade. Since I'm only doing 25's right now, I'm ok
with just fluids. (But an hour-hour &1/2 after the ride is over, time to
become major foodie !)
Okay... I've posted about the ride, now more questions. A whole
list of them! ;)
First of all: how do you sleep at night before the ride? What do
you do with your horses? I am looking for alternatives to sleeping in
the bed of the truck and just tying...
What do you eat for breakfast? I had to survive on 2 hard boiled
eggs and some water... which, I don't doubt is more than some people
get!
What do you pack for snacks? Are there any particular brands of
anything that are especially helpful and/or filling?
I'm sure I'll come up with more questions later, lol..
Tara
Lose those love handles! MSN
Fitness shows you two moves to slim your waist.
============================================================ Riding alone is
when you teach a horse all the "tools" and "cues" he needs to handle the
trail, to hold a speed, deal with hills, etc. It's also where you develop the
"bond" that causes him to "defer" to you before losing his cool. ~ Jim Holland
ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/
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