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Re: [RC] Comments on breeding and selection - heidiI am amazed to read the comments that horses can only be "raced" for an only a year or two before they break or they have to go slow for long endurance careers. No one ever seems to mention that horses can consistently place in the Top Ten and can last for more then a year or two IF they are managed properly and their races are spaced accordingly for that individual horse. Good management is the key for longevity whether you are racing in the Top Ten or collecting miles. Kim, you are right--but I would add to your equation the BIG "and"--which is "and they are suited to the sport in the first place." You are on the right track. But riders need to keep in mind that no matter HOW good the management, you still can't make silk purses out of sows' ears. You DO have to start with a good horse and THEN manage him well to get the win/longevity combination. Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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