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I would go. You and your horse both have some experience doing LD so you
will not make the newby mistake of over riding your horse, just cruise
and have fun. The Fireworks ride is very pretty with lots of big trees
and there used to be a beautiful, deep water crossing 4-5 miles out from
the start. Lots of excitement! >:-}

Don Huston


At 02:30 PM 7/14/2009 Tuesday, you wrote:

> Shahtahr has basically had it made in
> the shade for the last year and a half.  LOL
>
> So.....now I'm tempted to do the Fireworks ride in Santa Cruz, CA this
> weekend....some dear friends from CA will be there that I haven't seen in
> ages and I really want to go.   I would just do the LD and the
> daytime temp is supposed to be 68 degrees.   Ride mgr said it
> is rolling hills, not too steep, but a lot of them.
>
> Any advice or opinions appreciated.  I need to mail this entry, but
> I keep hesitating.   I've always read that most horses, if kept
> in pasture and not stalled, can easily do a 25 miler if not
> raced.   I tend to believe that, but thought I'd ask all you
> wise, experienced riders.  :)
>
> Btw, Shahtahr has been living on several hilly acres with a herd of four
> others, since March 1st.
>
> Thanks, and waiting to go to the mailbox with my entry form.....
>
> Jennifer and Shahtahr