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Stevie
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 Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 11:12:32 AM
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I would just like to say,wot a brilliant,witty,amusing article
Anne wrote on endurance riding.Well done Anne Great!!!!!!!!!
nearly want to start myself
Stevie x
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nicolanapper
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 11:48:05 AM
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Yes, I totally agree with you Stevie. I only read it this morning, it was fascinating to read, makes me think that that is what I really want to do now.
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sazzlepants71
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 11:58:02 AM
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yes well done!
i wish i had 'discovered' endurance riding years ago..its fair unbiased ..no dodgy judging..no one not liking your horse,different shapes, sizes and ages..and thats just the riders!!lol
just freedomw, fresh and FUN!!
I would encourage anyone to have a go!xx |
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dassa23
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 4:31:43 PM
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| Fab! Such a great article! I really enjoyed reading it too! |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 7:31:06 PM
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| Great article - endurance is FUN - thats why I do it |
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Woodlay
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 9:07:46 PM
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Thanks folks ...... actually it is all entirely true!! I am quite hopeless but it is a wonderful sport. Although I am very new to it I must say the people involved are delightful. Just SO helpful. Anybody in trouble out on the course, i.e. dodgy going through water, gates, lost (!) etc., everybody mucks in to help and waits till all is well before charging on again.
I did a 40 mile at Cirencester the other weekend (death defying feat for me) and if it wasn't for Karen Jones who rode with me I know I would never ever have reached home! Couldn't move for a week afterwards..... If you are reading this Karen thanks a million!!! You are a star... xx |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 9:18:50 PM
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Annie -yes its a great sport! although I feel moved to add - one should really be able to read (& see!) the map - one day the"ride" map might just save your life!! In most areas that rides take place help is just 5 mins away - but for eg rides in the wilds of Wales - help can be a long, long way away & being able to tell where you are from the map could save your life or another riders life if you need to guide/tell rescuers where you are! You really should not rely on other riders - yes - its very easy to do so! Think about it!!!
Annie - not just having a go at you - but riders in general who will happily follow the horse/rider infront & not have a clue where they are!!!! |
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Woodlay
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 11:29:52 PM
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Hi Judith,
Yes, I agree totally, absolutely, point taken.
I actually did have a map with me, but when I said Karen got me home that was actually psycalogically (can't spell that) not because I didn't know where I was. I actually was so exhausted it was her encouragement (and laughter) that kept me going.. Apparently we were told that we were the noisiest duo on the course. But - hey - it's supposed to be fun isn't it?! Ride and enjoy!
Thanks for all your kind help and advice by the way. |
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jaj
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Jun 2006 : 11:37:47 PM
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Really enjoyed the article, very inspirational! Lovely mare by the way.  
Would you mind telling me about the bridle you rode her in? looks like a myler long shank bit with the noseband removed. Does it provide good but kind brakes?!
many thanks
Jen
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Evie
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Tahir
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Jun 2006 : 12:01:49 PM
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I bet the best bit about ER is the amount of time you get to spend with your horse, must be like heaven!!!
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Gemma
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Posted - 30 Jun 2006 : 12:33:39 PM
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I've not read the mag but as a relative new-comer to the sport I'm hooked already! I tries some showing and some jumping with my mare but we both got a bit fed up with all the standing around and dressing up all posh!! We like to be able to go fast in our day-to-day clothes!
And Tahir - yep, spending quality time with your horse is definitly the best bit!! |
 
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Kora
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England
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Posted - 30 Jun 2006 : 7:07:46 PM
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The reason I bought Orion was for Endurance Riding. I have competed on my faithful 22 yr old Huggy Bear ( Welsh D ) for the last 7 years and it is sooooo exciting. Orion has just been slowly introduced and really is enjoying his pleasure/social rides under EGB rules. I think its so natural for the horses to ride over the moors, fells, hills, woodland, forestry, through rivers, pop a couple of logs maybe , all at a good pace. You need to be at one with your horse, it is team work where you have confidence in each other. You finish on a natural 'high' because you have succeeded in achieving a wonderful, exhilerating experience in partnership with your ultimate friend. Nothing can beat it. ( Well in my eyes, its just Simply the Best )
Enjoy, have fun and be safe!
Kora
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Judith S
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Posted - 30 Jun 2006 : 7:30:11 PM
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Kora - I think you've summed it up perfectly
Endurance riding is GREAT fun!! Still one of the few equestrian sports you can enjoy thats delightfully friendly I've had a real ball all the years I've been doing it & have made many wonderful friends along the way!
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Woodlay
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Posted - 30 Jun 2006 : 8:10:54 PM
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Hi Jen,
The bit is actually an American reining bit, although it has long shanks it is extremely soft and kind and all horses seem to go really well and love it. You also have excellent brakes! It is jointed, has sweet iron both sides with a small copper roller in the middle. I ordered them direct from the States.
Sal used to pull a bit on long rides, or rather lean not really pull, but she was in danger of getting a bruised mouth so I tried her in this bit and she just lollops along on a lovely loose rein very happily. If you need more info you can email me on anniehawke@hotmail.co.uk or phone me 01503.220221 if you like. |
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jaj
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Posted - 30 Jun 2006 : 8:25:49 PM
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Thanks Ann! Will prob ring you next week for chat if that's ok as have bit of busy weekend, my twins are 4yrs old tomorrow so have household full of children.... euuuuk!!  lol
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 30 Jun 2006 : 8:29:30 PM
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| Hi Annie - interested to hear you use a Reining Bit! I used to use one years ago on Fly (VERY, VERY strong mare!!!) - yes - certainly had breaks with it- but their "mouth" action is in MOP very nasty - they PINCH horribly - you lay one over your bare arm & then pull on the shanks - OUCH!!! Fly used to toss her head megga! Then when Mylers came into this country - I bought her a long shank Myler Combi with a comfort snaffle mouthpiece - well what a revelation!!!! No more head tossing & she was so much softer & her breaks were even better!!! Theres none of the horrid "pinching" action with the Mylers - unlike the Reining bit!! (no not an agent for Mylers - I wish!!!LOL) |
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Woodlay
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Posted - 01 Jul 2006 : 08:40:32 AM
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Hi Judith,
I have never had any problems at all with the reining bit. Just the opposite. No head tossing or worrying in any way, in fact just completely relaxed and happy and I am using that same bit on two horses now and have the same total acceptance from the other one too. I went through several bits on Sal before being recommended to this one and we have never looked back.
Different horses react differently to all sorts of bits. It's just a question of trial and error as with all things. |
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Judith S
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Posted - 01 Jul 2006 : 09:20:54 AM
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| Quite right Annie - although I have an endurance friend who uses one of her horses & they all have the "ouch" reaction! I've in the past used one on two others of mine & they didn't like it either - funnily enough they both go well in Mylers! But yes - what suits one horse won't suit another & we all seem to aquire a large collection of bits to hang on our tackroom walls! LOL |
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Stevie
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Spain
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Posted - 01 Jul 2006 : 09:21:10 AM
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| I use a reining bit on Moniet(she has a one ear bridle made for her in the US)not that we ride much now (old bones,mine not hers!!)And I think its great,she's so relaxed in it,but has a "head ache" when she see the saddle coming!!!!!!!! |
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