RE: [RC] [Endurance Tracks] 37-YEAR-OLD HORSE CLOSING IN ON TRAILMILEAGE RECORD - Katrina Mosshammer
I forwarded this article to my mother who used to do CTRs in the 70's and early 80's and this was her reply.
"Elmer is a really neat horse and I remember competing against him in the 80's. ... his NATRC record was always impressive. I had no idea he was still alive, much less competing. I remember in the early days before water bottles, Mary Anna used to carry a baby bottle with her and drink out of it on trail, then take off the nipple and let Elmer drink also. Sure does bring back memories."
It's nice to see a horse of that age still doing so well. Kudos to Mary Anna and Elmer!
Katrina
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:34:23 -0700 From: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxx To: tracks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] [Endurance Tracks] 37-YEAR-OLD HORSE CLOSING IN ON TRAIL MILEAGE RECORD
Pushing the envelope of equine athletic prowess, 37-year-old half-Arabian Elmer Bandit is gearing up to start yet another competitive trail ride season.
In 2007 Elmer's certified lifetime competitive miles stood at 20,240, nearing the national record of Saddlebred Wing Tempo's 20,710 miles.
Elmer's lifelong owner and rider, Mary Anna Wood of Independence, Mo., said she plans to enter Elmer in eight rides this year, depending on her schedule and Elmer's health, but she said she isn't chasing any records. Continue reading...
-- Posted By Ridecamp to Endurance Tracks at 4/10/2008 03:32:00 PM
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