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[RC] Trotting? - Chelsea Marsh

Okay, I think in terms of what shape my mares in she'd be fine with a 50
miler. Mostly what I'm worried about is me. I can't seem to put enough
miles on her to get her to settle down and I'm hoping that maybe a fifty
would do it. I have a real hard time keeping her at a trot, and it seems
we spend most of the trail either walking or galloping, and the only
reason she walks is because I make her. It's not like she's in perfect
condition or anything. I can't spend the whole endurance ride only
walking or galloping, from all I've heard it takes a lot of trotting. Do
I just need to put more miles on her? And should I probably not attempt
an endurance ride until I can keep her at a steady trot consistently? So
far I've found the best method to be sticking her right behind another
horse so that she is forced to trot. Will a 50 mile endurance ride help
put her mind on business? Other than thinking she has to go full speed
for a whole ride, she's a pretty good horse and only crow hops
occasionally. So I'm not TOO worried about being able to handle her. The
main thing I'm worried about is keeping her at a trot. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Chelsea
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 Chelsea Marsh
 chelsea_marsh@xxxxxxxxxxx


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