ridecamp@endurance.net: RE: [endurance] Is this horse a good endurance prospect?
RE: [endurance] Is this horse a good endurance prospect?
helgeson@lansford.ndak.net
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> After a long search I have finally found a horse that appears to have promise
> as an endurance prospect. The pluses are good size(necessary for me), good
> bone, manners, and training in dressage--I communicate better with a horse
> that talks that language.
>
> The downside to this mare is the fact that she has been used primarily in a
> show and lesson program. She has had no trail experience that the seller is
> aware of and is quite up front about it. The mare has a great trot and good
> canter and seems willing to please. I have taken quite a few show hunters and
> exposed them to foxhunting. They meet their first water puddle with
> trepidation but I haven't had one yet that didin't eventually handle it
> fine--TBs in particular. My question is -- whay can one expect with an
> Arab. This is a straight Eqyptian coming 9 yr.
>
> Would appreciate comments.
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> Carol Wingate
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I am not sure what you mean by "what can on expect with an Arab?"
But from your description of the mare I would say she is one step ahead
from some of the other endurance horses in that she has a good
foundation in training with the show and lessons work. Like you said she
has good manners and is willing to please, which are traits you want to
hang on to when she gets introduced to this new world.
When you are in the race make her stay in the gait you have her in. Be
very firm about it. Do not put up with prancing or misbehavior in any way.
She has taught good disipline with the dressage training so do not let her
become undisiplined and spoiled. If she starts to misbehave on the trail do
the circling or read my last post on hands and seat. Stop any new behavior
as soon as it starts and you will have a top endurance prospect.
As far as handling any new objects such as water. Handle her the same as
you would any horse, gentle but firm. Remember to have patience as you are
introducing her to something new. Arab are not silly, spooky, scared horses.
They were used as war horses because of their intellegence, loyalty, courage,
and heart. You will not find any better horse.
If you would like more information I would be happy to help.
Lynette Helgeson
helgeson@lansford.ndak.net