37-Year-Old Horse Elmer Bandit Finishes 2nd

scrapchick · 08-19-2008, 02:26 PM

37-Year-Old Horse Elmer Bandit Finishes Second at Competitive Trail Ride

Elmer Bandit, 37-year-old half-Arabian gelding, completed the Spotted Rump Ride Competitive Trail Event at Greensfelder Equestrian Park near St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 16 to boost his lifetime mileage to 20,420. Saddlebred Wing Tempo holds the current mileage record with 20,710 miles.
Elmer finished second in the Open Lightweight Division. Weight divisions are based on the weight the horse carries over the 60-mile, two-day event. Owner Mary Anna Wood of Independence, Mo., consistently weighs in (with tack) at around 150 lbs, well below the 189 lb limit for the Lightweight Division.

Elmer and owner Mary Anna Wood at a ride earlier this year.

A half-Arabian named Jac Natalie took first place in Elmer's division. She was born the year Elmer turned 28. Jac Natalie, with owner Jackie Hathorn aboard, traveled the 60 miles of trail with Elmer. During parts of the competition, the mare had to canter to keep pace with tough gray gelding. "Elmer has a 'turbo trot,' " explained Wood. Tracked using GPS technology, Elmer's "turbo trot" averages 11.7 mph.
Part of the course sent competitors through trail jump course. Although not required, Elmer took one of the jumps just for fun. He ended the ride just as strong, out-walking several gaited horses on the hilly terrain during the last two miles Sunday.
Veterinary Judge Lucy Hirsch, DVM, of Smithville, Mo., pronounced Elmer sound Sunday afternoon at the event's final vetting procedure.
"This is one of the toughest rides of this region--very hilly and very rocky," noted Hirsch.
Elmer is scheduled to compete again Aug. 30 at the Nebraska National Forest CTR near Halsey, Neb.

oveywon · 08-19-2008, 02:42 PM

WOW!! What an amazing horse. He's so cute, too.

Dream Ponies · 08-19-2008, 02:54 PM

That horse has been drinking from the fountain of Youth. If anyone knows where it is, let us know. Seriously that is an amazing horse and he looks very healthy.

Horses&Soccer · 08-19-2008, 07:54 PM

Them old geezers can still show them dang kids a thing or two, ya know.

Iwasbornonahorse · 08-19-2008, 08:02 PM

It's because of the Arab blood

**seerfarm** · 08-19-2008, 09:10 PM

What a testimate to him and his owner/rider. I can only imagine all the things those two have seen together, special and heartwarming for sure.

arabiancowgirl · 08-19-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwasbornonahorse

It's because of the Arab blood

I am TOTALLY with you on that!

I own a 31 year old gelding, he goes on 40 mile trail rides like nothing

just because they are old doesn't mean they can't do as much as a 5 year old. He can gallop 2 miles without sweating

Although he doesn't like to be out without horse buddies

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 08-19-2008, 11:43 PM

This must be an awesome horse!

**gbarmranch** · 08-20-2008, 05:14 AM

What a great old - young man.. that is awesome.. and I agree, between his breed and his owner, what an example they have set for others..

He looks fantastic for his age..

Heck, for a horse half his age..

Faceman · 08-20-2008, 06:31 AM

Pretty amazing story there. I'll bet he loves every minute of it. My half Arab Chili is only 10, but would rather go trailriding than anything else. He is the only horse I have ever had that slows down when you head for the barn...

tuffsmom · 08-20-2008, 06:46 AM

He lives either in Kansas or Nebraska. The team is a very amazing. I tried to find out more info on the website for NATRC region 6 but couldn't see anything.

horselady · 08-20-2008, 06:50 AM

What a tribute to his owner and to him.
Trot on,

trot on

version1955 · 08-20-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horses&Soccer

Them old geezers can still show them dang kids a thing or two, ya know.

Thanks so much for posting this scrapchick. Sure does my heart good ~

Thunderz Gurlz · 08-20-2008, 08:36 AM

Wow! That gives me hope with Thunder.!

SunnyKS · 08-20-2008, 08:42 AM

Smokin Nelly!

That's one fine old gent! I'll guess I have to quit calling my 23 yo "old man" now.

**TDH** · 08-20-2008, 08:47 AM

That's absolutely fantastic!

corporate cowgirl · 08-22-2008, 08:24 AM

Good job Elmer! There is probably nothing that horse has not seen or done--wonder if he spooks at anything anymore?

JosieGirl · 08-22-2008, 11:09 AM

Wow - How cool is that! Go Elmer!

enelson · 08-22-2008, 11:20 AM

He truly is amazing.

I thought he was from here in Missouri?

oveywon · 08-22-2008, 11:22 AM

Elmer Bandit, in all his 37 year-old glory, should be the next Breyer's edition.

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