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[RC] mules on the swinging bridge/Tevis - shermanTitle: MessageSwinging Bridge
is the one where riders are asked to get off and lead across. I haven't
heard of any problems with mules and did see two or three going up the
canyon beyond it. Now that was a problem, but apparently they were
flatlander mules and not accustomed to so much climbing. One of my riding
buddies had no problems with his mule during Tevis, until he reached the Auburn
Overlook. When his mule saw the lights and heard the people applauding he
spun around and ran back down the trail. He was eventually able to turn him back
around, but it was not a quick return.
I remember reading a
recommendation to NOT stay at the higher elevation for very long, unless you
will be there for two weeks or more. The horse's system starts adapting to
the higher elevation and you don't really want that since you'll be down
the mountain soon. Kathy
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