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Re: [RC] Legging up needed on new horse? - Karen Sullivan

Interesting post......and not having done this, just no idea......BUT, would
think, personally, from a common
sense perspective....some things to consider.....

1.  how long will it take to accept rider and rider cues to the point of
being fairly steady on the trail with weird stuff?
(6 months to year?)

2.  Back has to develop strong muscles to carry weight of a rider while
moving ( 6 mos?)

3.  Horse has to learn how to go over uneven terrain and up and down hills
(6 mos. to year?) This will be very different
than flat track trotting or pacing.  Will this horse be surefooted?

You are way ahead on cardiovascular....but the other stuff will need work.
Karen
----- Original Message -----
From: "kit kat" <patchworkfarmshorsestuff@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 2:28 PM
Subject: [RC] Legging up needed on new horse?


Hey everyone,

I just purchased a new 6yr old standardbred mare.  her last race was 4 weeks
ago.  I plan to break her at a clinic im going to in 2 weeks.  But what I
was wondering is... because she has so much legging up at the track... She
was jogging 8 miles every other day and 6 every other day with brushing
inbetween.... Do I have to start her from scratch for legging up?  She is in
wonderful physical condition and I cant wait to start riding her... but I
just wanted to know where to start... for training for endurance.  Thanks
alot!

Sarah and Its Gotta Be Art,
Abbotsford BC Canada

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