Biltmore Hope for Horses 50 Mile Ride 2014
With lovely fall weather on tap for the fall Biltmore ride, I packed up and headed to Asheville, NC for the 50 mile ride. Eli was feeling terrific and was definitely sharp from his 30 mile ride at Iron Mountain Jubilee last month. He was also sporting his new size 3 Easyshoes on the front with steel behind. The set up worked beautifully for him.
View of the Biltmore House from Trail
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Eli and I on trail
He vetted in at the preride with all As and a heart rate of 48. He was eating very well and enjoying all the lush grass that the Biltmore Equestrian Center has to offer. Loop 1 was 17.3 miles on Blue East. We were out at 7am and back in at 9:28, pulsed in at 9:33. 54/54 CRI.
Eli on the first loop. Photo by Becky Pearman
Back out on the second loop. 19.6 miles on Green West. We were out at 10:23 and back in at 1:44. This trail is very beautiful and takes you near the vineyards and farmlands of Biltmore Estate.
Crossing the Bridge: Photo by Tim Worden
Eli on the Second Loop: Photo by Becky Pearman
We were out on Loop 3, White River 13.9 miles at 2:40 and made it back at 5:28. Here we are walking back into camp after crossing the finish line. It is quite a long walk and we grazed our way back to the crew area. Pulsed in at 48 and was 44 at the vet. Finished with a great vet card. I am very proud of Eli for this ride.
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