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Hello Jen,

> Years ago at a Death Valley ride
> my friend's arab cramped up and he was pulled at lunch, that coupled with
> 30F temps and 30mph blowing snow was all the excuse I needed to do an RO.
> I know, what a wimp :-[. Anyway, that's how we ended up being driven back
> to camp by Jackie Bumgardner (she has a bazillion miles) and discussing
> tying up. She told us a story about a great quarter horse of hers that
> would tie-up very early in a ride if it was not ridden fairly hard (15mi
> and a good sweat) within 2-3 days before competing. After 3-4 tying up
> episodes mixed in with being just fine they discovered the connection to
> pre-race exercise for that horse and the problem ceased. I don't know if
> that will apply to Banjo but you might keep it in mind. Good Luck because
> it's always nice to have a little.

Don Huston at cox dot net
SanDiego, Calif