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How much do you love this horse?  If you love it at all, or have any 
feelings for it, back off!  Most people with any feelings for their 
horses and for the sport take at least a year of long, slow conditioning 
before doing their first ride, especially with a horse that has just 
recently been started under saddle.  Then many riders do at least a year 
of shorter distances before attempting a 100 miler.  There are a few 
wonder horses that seem to need hardly any conditioning at all.  Their 
abilities are usually recognized after the fact, not before.  Take your 
time, enjoy the ride, expect some setbacks and detours, learn to really 
know your horse and go slow - for your horse's sake.
Laney

Ridecamp Guest wrote:
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> I'm looking for some thoughts/opinions on whether it's possible to begin conditioning a recently started under saddle 12 yr old on Mar 1st, and having her ready for a 100 the first of Aug.  How would you go about preparing this horse to complete 100 miles by Aug?  TWA
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