Re: Flooded and Blizzarded!

[Chris Paus <paus@micoks.net>]

In Kansas we are riding, two to three times a week outdoors. I haven't
ridden Star since Sunday and I'm going through withdrawals. If it is
raining, I might trailer him to an indoor arena to ride. I won't ride if it
is icy, but cold, wind and snow don't stop us if we have time to get out
there.

Like my training buddy says, if you don't ride in Kansas because it's too
hot or too cold, you lose 6 months of riding time.

In the winter we just bundle up -- I wear two or three layers of tights,
socks, turtlenecks, sweaters, etc., put an earwarmer under my helmet and
away we go. We don't look fashionable, but we are out there training.

chris paus & star

At 01:58 PM 1/13/98 -0500, Patti_Carey@IIMAK.CCMAIL.compuserve.com wrote:
>     Hello all!
>
>     I had to laugh out loud at the post from the Californian who said we
>     easterners must be getting sick of hearing about the rain in southern
>     CA.  Not at all;  I've really enjoyed the posts about the rained-out
>     ride and the camaraderie that we're missing due to ol' man winter.
>
>     This leads me to a question, though:
>
>     Since my husband and I are new to all this (competing last year in
>     about 3 CTRs), we're doing our best to keep our horses semi-fit thru
>     the winter months.  We are in western New York, and tend to get lots
>     of lake effect snow (not so far this year -- thank you, El Nino, from
>     those of us on the EAST coast!!), so we've got a few drops of borium
>     on the shoes, and are ready to rock and roll.  Unfortunately, our work
>     has been inconsistent due to the weather.  What are the rest of you
>     doing to keep your horses fit (and you) during winter?
>
>     Should we pack up in the trailer and try to get some work in in an
>     indoor arena?
>
>     Off the topic, I've been reading all the formaldehyde posts.  Being a
>     health and safety manager, I do feel qualified to say.  This is nasty
>     #*&!*!!  (technical term).  Not only a carcinogen, but a very potent
>     eye irritant, as has been posted.  Do try to use something else, but
>     if you must, use impermeable gloves, and goggles if you can.  Safety
>     first, safety always.
>
>     One last question . . .   Being from western New York, we participated
>     in one ECTRA clinic (in the Adirondacks), two AHAO rides (near
>     Cleveland), and one NATRC ride (near Cleveland,too -- hats off to Pam
>     Pintchuk, if you're out there -- this was a great ride!).  We'd like
>     to stay within about 6 hours of home, but find our ride options
>     somewhat limited.  Are there any or organizations out there that we
>     are missing? Since we're just getting started and have fairly young
>     horses (6 and 7), we're more in it for the fun of it, the miles, and
>     having a pleasant time, do let us know if we're missing any rides in
>     our area which are known as "a good time."
>
>     Thanks to all for your help!
>
>     Patti Carey-Stedman and (Belgian/TB) Tess (looking like a cross
>     between a woolly mammoth and Snuffleluffagus from Sesame Street)
>
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