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RE: [RC] [RC] More on President's Cup Discussion - Laurie Durgin


I also agree that if the racing stables from
the UAE (or any country for that matter) wanted to do well at Tevis they would
send horses and riders to some of our most successful Tevis riders/trainers
in the ride area and those horses would be trained specific to the race



conditions for 6 months to a year. Why wouldn't they do well?


What about the horses "mind"? We talk alot about developing the horses mind and emotions for endurance. And how some horses don't have the "mind" or "emotions" for it. On a "technical trail" under unusual weather conditions and darkenss and being alone, and herd bound or not, etc. how much does an individual horses mind and emotions matter?
In flat out racing, how much or a 'mind or emotions' does a horse need? I'd think a 'lean , mean racing machine is all that matters.Just speed , training, and efficency of the horses physical system.
I guess it is just too mechanical for those who are dreamers. Laurie Durgin


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