I’m placing this revised inquiry to get some detailed feedbacks; your participation is well valued. Since I live in the countryside, I run on dirt / grassy trails. The terrain is fairly flat with some rolling hills and good foothold, with few gravel areas.
My roommate is a member of the American Endurance Ride Conference and she does endurance riding on her 10-year-old Arabian gelding (15.2 hands). While I’m a marathon runner, she suggested that I tag along with her as she goes on her training rides. She indicated that she usually maintain a trot.
She revealed that she might preload her horse with electrolyte (“Endura-Max”). She took part in 25, 50, & multi-days events. She is currently preparing for an event call “Camp Far West”.
Seriously, is she pulling my leg? Should I take on her challenge? Would I be able to keep up with her?
2006-08-06 03:13:10 · 5 answers · asked by Kate 陳玉萍 2 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
It depends on how good you are. If you are a world class marathoner you should be able to keep up as her arabian should trot at approx. 8 - 10 mph.
Was it really a challenge or just wanting companionship on her ride?
I say go for it. What's the worst that can happen? If your roommate needs a horse to beat you then you have nothing to be ashamed of. If it's an invitation for a nice run I can't imagine you've been on many more interesting, or worth telling your kids about than the time you ran against a horse.
2006-08-06 16:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by heinlein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could keep up for a time but not all day.
Arabs excell at endurance and most can go all day.
As for the Endura-Max that is just an electrolote to help with fluid absorbtion and mineral loss.
Good luck in your horse human race.
2006-08-06 15:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in your dreams. Arabian horses are the best of all endurance mounts, and you will be run into the ground by a well conditioned Arabian endurance horse! Give it a try and let us know how it goes, no?
2006-08-06 13:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by rikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you could keep up, under the proviso that she walks for a while to allow you to catch your breath every now and then. It's only training rides, and I think it would be kinda fun for both of you, just make sure you do bring enough for you to drink, as arabs can go all day.
Have fun :)
2006-08-07 01:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that arab can go a whole day at least at the trot and you could proboly only keep up for about an hr.
2006-08-06 13:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by horsielover77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋