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Re: [RC] where to start? - tprevattI suspect most of us came to the sport from trail riding. A good sound trail horse of many breeds will get you there. The key is a horse you enjoy riding, that you feel safe riding and you have fun riding. Fifty miles is long enough without having to endure it on a horse you don't particularly like or that has a gait that is not particularly fit to your size, build, etc.
You will see at one time or another just about every breed on the endurance trail and you will find individuals in many breeds that will do well. If your goal is to have fun - pick a horse you can have fun with.
Cheers
Truman
-----Original Message----- From: Ed Kilpatrick Sent: Sep 10, 2004 8:22 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] where to start? alan, there several breeds with proven track records in endurance, and capable of top ten finishes in 25, 50, and 100 mile endurance rides.
if you are a novice rider, just concentrate on finding a horse that you feel very comfortable and safe with. it sounds like you may initially do more trail riding and might kind of dabble in the limited distance and endurance. so, look for a horse that is safe, sensible and sound, pick a size and a look that you like. choose one that fits you well, depending on your size.
most any horse, properly conditioned, can do limited distance rides, and many, many others properly conditioned can do 50 mile endurance rides. ed
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