ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] rider weight
Re: [endurance] rider weight
kachina (kachina@ecis.com)
Wed, 27 Mar 1996 05:43:31 -0800
BECHACK@aol.com wrote:
>
> As I progress downward in weight divisions and get myself into better shape,
> I certainly hope so!!!
>
> But seriously, it is not just dead weight you are taking off. With any
> luck you are going to help by being more in shape, more balanced, and I
> assume due to many miles on horseback., better in tune with the horse.
>
> Also, for a short ride at slow pace, no the horse probably won't notice the
> difference, but what is it you are asking. Is it ever increasing speed and
> distance. Over a long ride at speed, I think 40 lbs will make a difference.
>
>
> Also, as I began conditioning as a heavyweight, and am getting down there as
> my horse gets fitter and fitter, I hope it will just make us better!!!
>
>From a newbie at Endurance riding... what are the breaks in the weight
divisions??