Of course, after I sent my original message, I found the Books on Endurance
page on the web site. These are some opinions about some of those books
anyway.
Liz
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Subj: Suggested reading
From: EAJohanson@aol.com
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Seeing as I am in the learning and conditioning my horse phase, I am trying
to read as much as possible. I am looking for suggest books and/or magazines
and/or videos (if there are any). I know of Trail Rider magazine and I have
Ann Hyland's book The Endurance Horse.
If you e-mail me with your suggestions, I will compile and post the list.
Liz
(& Ariel, who just did a really good 10+ mile training workout today.
I am so proud of her!)
http://members.aol.com/eajohanson/ArielPhotos.html
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From: step@fsr.com (Stephanie Teeter)
Trail Blazer magazine is excellent
(http://www.endurance.net/trailblazer)
Steph
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From: jdmilam@fwb.gulf.net (Jerry & Susan Milam)
I also am a novice struggling with the training and conditioning for my first
ride. My only reference is Lew Hollander's book "From Beginning to Winning".
It seems pretty good as an overview of the sport, but lacks the detail I
would like for structuring a program of my own.
Happy Tails
Susan & Sabian on the Emeral Coast of NW Florida
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From: SandyDSA@aol.com
In a message dated 96-10-14 06:51:41 EDT, you write:
>Try Lew Hollander's book "Endurance Riding from Beginning to Winning"
Just a note - due to the inferences included in this book regarding passing
vet checks by "fooling the vet" among other things, as well as the emphasis
placed upon winning and quick advancement, I have personally NOT recommended
this book to beginning competitors or riders. In these aspects, it sends a
message inappropriate for entry level riders. so so so !
san
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From: RUN4BEAR@aol.com
The new updated version teaches you synergy with your horse....that means
(among other things) that YOU know your hrose. SOME vets need to be fooled
when YOU KNOW your horse is okay. Otherwise, I agree with you that "fooling
a vet" is NOT a good idea. But, all in all, this book is the best and most
comprehensive on the market...
Teddy
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From: SandyDSA@aol.com
In a message dated 96-10-14 13:16:39 EDT, you write:
<< SOME vets need to be fooled >>
Sorry Teddy - I agree with you on just about everything, but not this. I
can't imagine ever having a legitimate reason to fool a vet. My horse's
welafre in more important than a win. I realize not everyone feels that way.
I know several people who consider their horses easily replaced. I don't.
san
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From: bandrews@geron.com (Bill Andrews)
Reply to: RE>Suggested reading
The best I've seen, BY FAR, is a pre-print of a new book coming out this
December by Courtney Hart. One chapter of it appeared in Endurance News last
year. His phone number is 408-358-3904.
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From: jdmilam@fwb.gulf.net (Jerry & Susan Milam)
I am a novice distance rider and purchased Lew Hollander's book as a primer
for myself.
I am looking for clear, not necessarily step-by-step procedures for training
for myself and my beloved animal. When I came to the section on ways to fool
the vet at vetchecks...well, it really made me question what is this guy
trying to get me to do? Throughout other chapters he repeatedly takes issue
with the safety of the horse as being paramount in distance riding. Very
confusing and unsettling.
Susan Milam
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