ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: conditioning and work and family etc

Re: conditioning and work and family etc

D Bosma (dlbosma@iserv.net)
Wed, 14 May 1997 22:19:19 -0400

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> From: D Bosma <dlbosma@iserv.net>
> To: ride camp@endurance.net
> Subject: RE: conditioning and work and family etc
> Date: Wednesday, May 14, 1997 9:55 PM
>
> Why leave the kids at home? When my kids were little (5&6), I started
them
> in distance riding. They conditioned with me. I could not go as fast as I
> was used too but the songs, shared memories and laughter has more than
made
> up for it. For a couple years I switched to competitive riding with the
> family in tow. Also who conditions every day of the week? It isn't
> necessary or beneficial for the horse. It takes 24-48 hours for a horse's
> body to rebuild after a good workout. Jeannie Waldron conditions 2 times
a
> week with a heart monitor and then longer rides on weekends. Cook in
bulk
> and freeze meals ahead. I also have chore lists for each kid which they
> have to meet in order to ride in the upcoming ride. With three juniors,
> it's alot of packing/unpacking and horse care but it can be done.
Distance
> riding neighbors and friends have lent us thier older seasoned horses to
> campaign when we have asked. It can be done. Deb dlbosma@iserv.net
>

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