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Re: [RC] Mud and fitness - Laney Humphrey

Horses maintain their fitness/conditioning far longer than people do. Just plan for your first few LDs of the year to be slow and also remember that they count as conditioning rides and you'll do fine. IMHO people get their horses in trouble when they go much faster in competitive events than they condition for at home.
Cheers,
Laney


Julienne wrote:
With all the mud we've had this winter season, I'm wondering how
everyone is keeping their horses fit? I'm in Pacifica, CA and I
haven't been able to go on further than a 7 mile ride these past few
months because of the slippery, hilly trails around here! I'm riding
her maybe 2 times a week, mixing it up with quadrille practice and
getting out on the trails if at all possible. I'm wondering if
Isabella and I are going to be fit enough for an early May LD ride and
then 1-2 LD rides/month thereafter with a goal of *possibly* a 50 by
the end of the year? Is that too lofty of a goal? We're usually at a
slow-mid/turtle pace.



Julienne & Isabella (we're doing WHAT this year?)




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