Re: RC: more on timing

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/17/99 11:57:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
fmechelh@c-s-k.de writes:

<< I estimate, no ultramarathoner (human) will understand the "hold-concept"
 of our equine discipline. An ultramarathoner, forced to 1 hour rest,
 would have some problems to come along again... maybe this is one of the
 few reasons where horses are really, and remarkable, different from
 humans... >>

I have to agree, Frank, that this IS one area where horses and humans seem to 
differ.  I'd also like to add, though, that when I think of "long" holds, I 
don't necessarily think of an hour.  Unless you have to spend a long time in 
vet lines, most horses get adequate rest and refueling in 45 minutes.  I 
personally think there is more benefit from having more of the holds range 
from 30 to 45 minutes, rather than having a couple of very short holds and 
then an hour hold.  Short holds have their place, but the timing of the 
holds, IMO, is one of the arts of being a good ride manager.

Heidi


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