Re: 2Qs and 1 opinion >>>> & just how wet is Osceola?

[Cyberpony <Cyberpony@aol.com>]

Glenda~

In a message dated 97-12-31 09:49:46 EST, you write:

<< Second question concerns pre-existing bobos at a ride. :) Lakota scraped a
 big chunk of skin off his leg (just below the hock) a few weeks back, and
 it's healing nicely, but will still have a sizeable scab if we decide to
 do Osceola.  It doesn't affect his gait at all, we're back to regular
 riding, but it doesn't look too pretty, and I'm sure the scab will come
 off during the first loop (since Osceola has lots of water, I'm sure the
 scab will be soaked off, it it doesn't get knocked off by brush first). 
 Do things like that cause a horse to be pulled?  What are the guidelines
 for injuries that do not cause lameness?  >>

On an endurance ride, if he is "fit to continue" there should be no problem &
you should be able to go on.  I had a similar bobo on my horse at a ctr.  The
scab came off during the ride (lots of water) & at the final vet in points
were deducted.  Since Oseola would be your 2nd ride, I'm going to guess that
you are not going for top ten.  In that case points are not a concern, just
bring in a sound horse.

I'm thinking about Osceola too.  Have you heard if the camping area is wet?
I've got a motorhome and sure don't want to get it stuck in the mud.  I'd like
to do an easy 25 since I've not ridden much over the holidays.

~Nora