Re: Pleasure/LD riders

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/17/98 7:06:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, horsetrl@ctaz.com
writes:

<< although my horse was unable to continue due to...get this...depression.  I
 didn't believe it at first but then after she saw another horse she perked
 up and was just fine.  Went flying down the hill toward her stablemate after
 dragging her on foot for about 8 miles. >>

This happens to most horses at one time or another; it's legendary.  Do not
worry.  The trick is to learn what is "tiredness" (mental) and what is REAL
fatigue (physical incapability of continuing).  It's hard to determine some
times, but it does become easier with experience.  I've been at this sport
since 1971, and I still have to watch carefully to determine the difference.

Barbara