ABSTRACT
The Green Mountain Horse Association revived long distance riding in 1936 in commemoration of the old calvary tests held through World War I. Horsemen and veterinary judges are asked to select placements reflecting the suitability of the horse for distance work and its apparent tolerance of the work level imposed. The advantage of long-distance riding is that it uses the horse's most natural activity. Long-distance riding is a natural reenforcement to all the rider's aids. A benefit of distance riding is that it can be a sedative and a psychological comforter to both a fretful horse and a tense rider. Distance riding is a great and growing competitive field. It offers various objectives in relative and absolute performance to horsemen of various levels and directions of ambition and expectation. Horsemen and veterinary judges are asked to select placements reflecting the suitability of the horse for distance work and its apparent tolerance of the work level imposed.
