Re: from 25 to 50

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>Hey!! I had never done a 50 mile conditioning ride when I did my first
>50. My horse handled it great!! I have yet to ride 50 miles before doing
>a 50 miler on any horse. IF you have conditioned right, you
>shouldn't have any problems.
>Course, you need to ride smart!! Always.

Agreed. Although I recommend doing a couple of 25 mile rides before
taking a new horse on a 50, IMO there is no reason to ever ride more
than 15 to 20 miles in conditioning for 50 mile rides. I never did.

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