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Re: [RC] Big Ride Training - FXLivestockIn a message dated 06/10/2008 8:55:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, tomnoll@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:Please explain the difference between an AERC sanctioned three-day ride and a 155-mile conditioning week?" The only difference would be if you did NOT ride the AERC ride as a training ride. Miles are miles. The difference is the attitude and the approach in which those miles are ridden. I didn't read the article but my only concern would be the "when" you did the 90 miles before the 100. Personally for me, three weeks is a little to close. I would try to space my hardest week before a 100 between 4 and 6 weeks. I admit I am on the conservative side. I would want to make sure I had allowed enough recovery time for any minor injuries, bruises, and fatigue/stress to be as minimal as possible for competition. This said, every horse is an individual and perhaps three weeks is enough time between their "hardest" week and a "big ride". Kim Fuess AERC #6648 Kim Fuess AERC #6648 ************** Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)
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