http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/ 100-Mile Riders Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:05:41 GMT Cindy Collins http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4761 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4761 Hi, Gerald, and welcome to the sport. Are you new to endurance riding? Where do you live? You'll find a partnership with you horse becomes almost magical if Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:32:45 GMT Marirose Six http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4760 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4760 If you've done the conditioning of your horse for a 100, then you should be fine too. Most important thing is to make sure you eat & stay hydrated. You have to Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:09:53 GMT AnnieG7 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4759 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4759 Some are what is called a point to point ride, and some are a big loop or a few loops. Same with all ride distances. It depends on the logistics of the place Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:12:19 GMT geraldschaffer http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4758 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4758 do you ride a tril thats a loop or go cross country, and what dose a rider do to get in shape for 100 mile ride/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:35:01 GMT Joe Long http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4757 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4757 ... Yep. I had a runaway at 99.5 miles, when after starting to sprint for the finish I tried to slow down for a downhill. He wouldn't slow down until we Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT rides2far@... http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4756 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4756 It's hard, but I've seen horses look worse on redneck trail rides! I've had mine trotting on the end of his lead as I walked him the morning after a fast 100. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:40:01 GMT Laurie http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4755 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4755 Welcome Gerald! You’ll learn a lot on this Forum, especially just how amazing the horses and riders are and how they take care of each other. Laurie Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:34:52 GMT Gerald Schaffer http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4754 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4754 looking forward to lerning more, 100 miles has got to be hard on the rider and horse Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:17:14 GMT Dessia Miller http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4753 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4753 Good to hear there will be a familiar face or two down there for them. Lee is not allowed to go fast, especially the first 80 miles, so she likely won't see Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:54:43 GMT Cat Carter http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4752 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4752 Oh good! Glad to hear you will be there too Kyle! Will be good to see you! However this ride, I doubt I will see you as we will be sllloooowww! :P To: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:49:36 GMT Kyle Gibbon http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4751 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4751 Awesome! I know Lee and Collette! I met them at the Young Rider Champs in Indiana in July. They are great. We will be riding the 100 as well! Good luck to Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:41:27 GMT Dessia Miller http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4750 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4750 Hello One of my students is also travelling all the way from Ontario to attempt her first 100. I was hoping to go along, but not to be. Any and all information Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:33:19 GMT Cat Carter http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4749 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4749 Hi, I would also be interested in hearing what anyone has to say about this ride. Spur and I are going. This will be our second attempt ever. We are hoping to Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:48 GMT Cynthia Nelson http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4748 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4748 Does anyone have any info about this ride for my second attempt at a 100 ? The horse is an experienced 100 m horse. Our first attempt ended at 89 miles at Pine Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:41:05 GMT maccwall http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4747 http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/new100milers/message/4747 Congradulations Cindy! Awesome job! Safe Riding, Todd