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That dog won't hunt.  There's nothing more intense about 50s unless  
you're competitive, or if the vet checks are more crowded with a big  
pack.  I try to ride my own ride and NOT get caught up with the  
faster pace.  Which includes getting off and walking when my horse is  
frantic to catch the others.

Why would you feel like you need to go at others' pace?  You can walk/ 
trot a 50 and still complete on time, if the holds aren't overly long.

Lynne

On Jul 27, 2005, at 4:17 PM, OTTOWY@xxxxxxx wrote:

> People seem to be missing the point.  100's and 50's are  
> different.  In it's simplest form:
>
> 0n 100's you slow trot and walk
>
> On 50's you extended trot and  
> trot.......trot..........trot....canter.....trot! rinse repeat.
>
> 50's are MUCH more intense.  I could ride a 100 mile ride one day  
> and the next go on a 5 miles hike.   After a 50 I couldn't even  
> move for two days because the pace was so fast and it just drains you.
>
> Patti


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