ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] first ride & ...

Re: [endurance] first ride & ...

Shareeka@aol.com
Wed, 1 May 1996 22:15:01 -0400

The last two rides I went on, the Far Out Forrest Ride in the Ocala National
Forrest and, the Florida Endurance Classic V, in Withlacoochee I met some
people from Georgia who have a small arab with stringhalt named WISH GRANTED.
He starts out after everyone else leaves. He does 50's (I know for sure)
and I think 100's. The vets always look at him and discuss his gait
"abberation". He always comes in top 10 and comes on strong during the
last part of the race and passes up most everyone that took off during the
beginning. Don't let some conformational things get in the way of the
horse's heart and ability. Don't sell him short if he has something to
give. Give him a chance, if you be careful that you are not letting him
give you more than he can
(which arabs will sometimes do) you might find that he has the capabitly and
heart of overcoming some physical obstacles if you keep your eye on his
conditioning and his performance.

Shareeka & Moniets Munshaado, Big Pine Key, FL