I rode Harley. We did about 2 1/2 hours and he was still going strong. We did some pretty good hills too and some very rocky stuff, so maybe he will be in shape by the end of May.
He got a bit up in the bridle too when the deer jumped, but I'm not sure if he jumped because of the deer or because of OReo jumping. Oreo was behind us. I don't think Harley ever saw the deer.
We actually saw deer 3 times, but it only startled the horses that once.
Becky
I bet he'll be in shape with no problem. How long is the ride the end of May?
They are something of a chain reaction... I've often wondered if that's why racehorses run hard in races, not because of the jockey, but because they are running from ~whatever~ monster the other horses are running from ;~D