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	There is a yahoo group "GaitedEnduranceRiders" where at least some 
folks who ride gaited horses hang out.
	My new TWH came from Tennessee and was thin.  I was told to worm him 
for tapeworms which are not normally a problem here in Calif.  I did and 
boy has he bloomed!  Actually, he looks like he swallowed a balloon. 
I'm sure getting rid of any tapes he had was part of it but he is not 
shy about getting his share of the good hay being fed and that's helping 
too.  I'm expecting to have to teach him to camp out so I can climb on, 
especially if he grows up anywhere near as much as he has grown out.
Laney

Mary Ann Spencer wrote:
> Interesting how we all seem to find a way to keep riding.  I have been 
> riding Arabs for over twenty yrs but just bought my first TWH.  She is 
> only 3 and needs to gain some wt.  I have my eight yo Arab to ride until 
> she is ready.  I must admit that the prepurchase ride I did was a 
> convincing one on my knees.  She is sweet and not so 'spooky' as all my 
> Arabs have been.  As I am not getting any younger and neither are my 
> knees I decided it was time for a change.  Inspite of all the grandiose 
> plans I had twenty yrs ago, life has just not allowed them. I will 
> probably never get close to the Tevis so what the heck, let's just keep 
> riding and enjoying the individual challenges of 'RIDING OUR OWN RIDE'  
> and keep the motto going:  TO FINISH IS TO WIN.    Seems there is room 
> for all types of riders.  We who are the Baby Boomers are becoming older 
> but still want to keep going.  Happy trails to all, Mary Ann
>  
> ps. Seems to me we need to keep track of the use of the gaited horse in 
> endurance. 
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Nancy Sturm <mailto:nsturm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>     *To:* ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>     *Sent:* Wednesday, August 17, 2005 6:21 PM
>     *Subject:* RE: [RC] Gaited horse in LD
>
>     HI Laurie,
>      
>     The disclaimer:  I'm new to endurance, new to gaited horses, but
>     have been riding for 40+ years.
>      
>     I did two LD's on my Arab before I decided I wasn't young enough
>     anymore to necessarily stay  with his  six foot horizontal leaps.
>      
>     I bought a nine year old Tennessee Walker gelding in May and did a
>     very nice easy 25 on a cool day in July.  He was idle when I bought
>     him, but very energetic and a horse that acts like he loves to use
>     his body and his athleticism.  I conditioned just like I would with
>     an Arab and did all my training rides with my Arab-riding training
>     partners.  In the beginning, Hunter fell behind when they trotted. 
>     By July, he could keep up with them at the rack, occassionally
>     cantering along in a truly lovely rocking chair canter.
>      
>     Good luck and welcome to the ranks of the non-Arab riders,
>      
>     P.S.    I LOVE  Arabs
>      
>     Nancy Sturm
>      
>      
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         *From:* Mike & Laurie Hilyard <mailto:PFmorabs@xxxxxxxxx>
>         *To: *ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>         *Sent:* 8/17/2005 1:55:59 PM
>         *Subject:* [RC] Gaited horse in LD
>
>         I have a grade gaited gelding that I am considering taking in a
>         LD ride this fall.  Right now, he is chunky, and so am I.  Any
>         LD we do would be very slow - think 5.5 to 6 hours.  I've only
>         ridden Arabs in this sport, and know that an Arab would have no
>         problem being ready for 25 by the Tin Cup Springs ride on
>         September  18 .  Can anyone with more experience with gaited
>         and/or horses not inherently suited to this sport give me any
>         advice on conditioning?  As blocky as his confirmation is, if
>         it's too warm (think 80 degrees plus for more than one hour in
>         24), we won't attempt it.  I'll train in warmer weather for
>         shorter distances, but not that far that far from home.  Thanks
>         for any tips -
>          
>         Laurie in Clare


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