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Hello Heidi,

What did hubby think of that "black jelly bean tire" you pulled
off your truck just before it blew up on the way to Descanso? That was
"Almost A Disaster" for you and/or the horses and/or your rig.
What a trip we all had.

I'm glad you were using 125bpm. I also don't think 150bpm is too high for
a fit horse either but like you, I just use a lower limit as a cushion to
possibly help prevent problems. That cushion idea is also why I suggested
it might be helpful to let the horse try to reach 60bpm at more stops
than just the vet checks. Might allow the rider to recognize a problem
and modify the speed soon enough to continue on and finish with a happy
horse. Well actually next time I want to finish with a happy horse AND A
HAPPY RIDER!

Don Huston


At 10:07 PM 6/18/2008 Wednesday, you wrote:

Hey Don-
  Jazzi was under 125 most of the day, easily before lunch.  I agree about the pace, I rarely am not in the 40s by the time I hike in for a couple of minutes. I remember the Bar H Boogie- i was 6th with 16 minutes to spare a moment before you & Tammy !!!  Glad all is well & heal up quickly ! 
 
- Heidi Helly

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Don Huston
donhuston @ cox .net
SanDiego, Calif