In a message dated 2/26/2006 2:03:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Sonny not only finished that Tevis, but had excellent PRs and the next day was sound, not sore and ready to go again. The head vet for that years Tevis, Jim Steere had encouraged me to start, and said that the horse on the next day was one of the horses that was in the best condition following the ride. WE did take it easy. Wowser, that's exciting news! But now would pulling a carriage be any different then just riding a horse???Or would you expect to see the same results? Yes, Dottie.....I probably would be better to go as a volunteer but this is about the only event I can attend until fall so that is one of the reasons I really would like to go. Thanks, very much for responding, it is much appreciated. Margaret