longevity in endurance horses

MThomp7007@aol.com
Mon, 14 Oct 1996 17:41:25 -0400

Like many of you, I'm starting a young horse and seeking help on how to make
sure he lasts as long as possible in endurance.

I'm interested in corelating information on the relation between the age at
which an endurance horse starts serious conditioning and/or racing and the
number of miles and years that horse stays sound enough for continued
competition. If you have any experience with an endurance horse or know of
some anecdotal information which may be helpful, I would love to hear from
you and would like to know 1. Some identification of the horse - name,
number, whatever; 2. The age at which he began his first 50 mile ride 3.
The approximate number of years and and the number of miles per year he
competed (just your best guess is fine) 4. The age at which he retired (or
still racing)
and 5. The general reason for retirement (chronic lameness, illness, money,
whatever).

Please respond both for horses which lasted forever and for those which did
not.
I'll be happy to post the results if I get sufficient interest or feedback.

Thanks!!!
MTHOMP7007@aol.com