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RE: [RC] So now we know when we're ready for a 100, now how do we get through it? - Stephanie TeeterIMO - and assuming the horse is not the weak link and that the training and preparation are done well - one of the most important thing for riders to consider is taking good care of themselves. Most riders are crewless (sometime clueless:) and therefore very focused on their horses, and dehydration and low blood sugar - fatigue - can easily sneak up. Yes the horse needs to eat and drink, but so does the rider! You need to keep your wits about you, and you need to keep riding as well and balanced as possible. Plus I think there's an enormous mental effect on the horse when the rider becomes fatigued. If you can get through the ride well physically, then you will have no problem mentally! Drink,eat,drink,eat,drink,drink,drink. Then eat and drink some more. And of course - while you're conditioning your horse, take some time to condition yourself! Steph -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ridecamp Guest Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 5:27 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] So now we know when we're ready for a 100, now how do we get through it? Please Reply to: Char char.antuzzi@xxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I have read each and every post regarding knowing when you are ready to ride a 100 miler. I've read where people just want to get through it. I've read where people ride vet check to vet check. How do you get through a 100 mile ride, both mentally and physically. I rode Tevis in 2000 and was pulled at Deadwood for being overtime. I am riding again this year and want that buckle so bad. My horse will come first, but if he's all good to go, what "tricks" mentally and physically can you give me to get ME through it. ============================================================ One of the great joys of being a pompous idiot is that you can do and think whatever you want. ~ Homer Safferwiffle ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ ...but then, I do ride my horses a lot more than most people ~ Karen Chaton ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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