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On the mare I always liked to do a couple fast 10 mile rides leading up 
to a 100 to get her peaked. The one time I did lay her up for three 
weeks was when I couldn't help it. I had to be out of country on 
business. Get back load up and go to the ride. She was too fresh - I 
almost died the first 30 miles.

As far as lay off afterwards - if everything came out okay and there was 
no issues that arose - I would go on an easy ride ride the weekend 
after. This would be a 15 to 20 mile ride at a slower more leisurely
pace. If they sit around too long they develop cobwebs.

If there are issues that arise from a ride - then they should be rested 
accordingly.

Truman


Joe Long wrote:

> I do think 2-3 weeks off would take the edge off and be counterproductive for
> most horses.  You want to continue enough exercise to keep at peak fitness.
>
>  


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