Now we have the serious endurance riders

@JudyEv (382104)
Rockingham, Australia
May 21, 2023 7:10am CST
The collage is of the ‘serious’ endurance riders who plan their rides from year to year and have young horses coming on, etc. These horses are leaner and much more athletic than the pleasure horses in the last collage I put up. They are able to keep up a faster pace over the whole of the ride. Most have low heart rates when ‘resting’ and don’t have much trouble passing the vet checks as long as they are ridden carefully. My favourite photo here is of the four horses in a line trotting past the orchard. They all look to be enjoying themselves.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
21 May 23
All those horses are so beautiful. They all seem to enjoy themselves, that is very good.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
22 May 23
@JudyEv It must be a nice change for them to ride in the country.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
@LadyDuck Some get quite excited and spook at all sorts of things. It is funny sometimes the things that horses shy at.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
Some are mostly ridden in arenas so they like getting out in the country just as much as their riders do.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238317)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May 23
If the horses enjoy it, I am happy.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238317)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May 23
@JudyEv My horse and I decided arenas were for sissies. We sure did love galloping through the hills. I will never forget her.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
@TheHorse I couldn't see much point in going round and round in circles.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
I'm sure it made a nice change for many of them which probably do most of their work in an arena.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117238)
• El Paso, Texas
21 May 23
I like the horse in the upper left, he looks so proud and tall. I know it's hard to tell how tall a horse is from a photo but for some reason he looks tall.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117238)
• El Paso, Texas
22 May 23
I can imagine how silly she would look on a short horse
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
He does look tall and proud and he is a tall horse. The rider is a tall lady but she doesn't look so tall on this horse.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 23
@rebelann This guy is very tall too but only has a small horse. He does look a bit silly.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174495)
• United States
21 May 23
You can definitely tell these people and horsed get more exercise than the first batch. Beautiful photos! Of the horses shown now, I like the lines of the horse on the bottom left the most. They're all beautiful animals, though.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174495)
• United States
22 May 23
@JudyEv I don't pay very much attention to the people on the horses... I'm interested in the horses and other animals and plants you usually show us. Of course, I pay attention to you and Vince because you're fun to tease.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
The girl riding that is a junior which I think is under 18. She has done really well with this horse.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135774)
• Marion, Ohio
21 May 23
Those are all great photos. They do look like it's fun
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135774)
• Marion, Ohio
21 May 23
@JudyEv That can help you get ready
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
@wolfgirl569 Yes, I have to keep my wits about me or they sneak up on me. lol
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May 23
Half the time you can hear them laughing and talking quite a while before they get to where you are.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
22 May 23
Great pictures and beautiful horses.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
Thanks. I'm glad you like the photos. The riders love their horses, even if they're not so good-looking.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
22 May 23
@JudyEv I'm sure they develop quite an affection for them.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120814)
• United States
21 May 23
They are just such gorgeous horses! It has been so long since I've been riding. It makes a person want to go!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May 23
It's a very enjoyable sport and the endurance riders are a dedicated bunch. Some of the newbies were appreciating the fact that it wasn't 'competitive', at least not as competitive as some of the equestrian disciplines.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
21 May 23
Nicely taken shots. I like all the photos. I think the Horses need to enjoy themselves for the best results. The pictures show cold weather but a bright sunshine countering the effect of the cold weather.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May 23
If the horse isn't happy, then you're never going to get the very best out of him.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
21 May 23
@JudyEv Yes tbe rider and the horse bonding is very vital.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
21 May 23
What are those red things on the horse’s front feet (lower left)? The horses are enjoying themselves going past the orchard…they smell apples!!! Such beautiful animals.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
A lot of the horses are fitted with removable boots rather than horse-shoes but they serve the same purpose.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56257)
• Canada
21 May 23
Those are some really great photos. Such beautiful animals.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56257)
• Canada
22 May 23
@JudyEv That is what it looks like from your photos.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
It was just the best day to be out in the sun and enjoying the time with your horse.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
21 May 23
That would be my favorite photo too.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
You could hear that group coming from way off, all laughing and chatting.
Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
21 May 23
Is this a time and distance endurance event?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
Yes, but the time isn't really an issue apart from needing all the riders home and ticked off so the volunteers can go home. The fastest home 'wins' but only after passing the vet checks.
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
21 May 23
That's interesting. Never heard this quality of horses
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
Endurance riding is quite a big sport in Australia.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
21 May 23
Great photos and beautiful horses. I've taken a horse riding course many years ago. It was really fun.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May 23
They say that the best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a horse. I'm glad you enjoyed your riding course.
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Zhang jing xuan
@zhangxueying (3362)
• China
21 May 23
Riding a horse is a very handsome thing
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 May 23
It's a lot of fun, for sure.