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[RC] re: [RC] more odd, obscure questions - Michelle Fink

Hi Karen,

It probably varies a lot.  I got my OTT Arab from Bobbi Richine, and the
mare had been ridden on hills before she was ever raced.  She didn't have
some of the typical OTT horse problems - eg. not knowing how to walk on
ground that isn't flat.  You probably need to find out the specifics of the
conditioning routine for the horse you are interested in.

I rode my mare for 6 months on hills & rough terrain working primarily on
rate (being able to slow down or STOP!) and building up her back and loin
muscles before trying a 40 mile CTR on her.  Her legs and heart could have
probably done a 50 the day I got her.  Would not have been able to stop her,
and I am not sure her back would have fared well...

Happy Trails,
Michelle
(Colorado)


Also.....for folks that are buying off the track Arabs for endurance

horses;

I am wondering how much legging up they actually  have....are they just
breezed (cantered) and galloped? Do they do any trotting?  What would
be the time frame for getting one leggged up on hills and rough terrain?



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