> > The softness of ice re pounding will, I am sure, depend on whether the > ice is on a lake cushioned underneath by water -- where the ice will > flex with weight (see the History Channel series in the Ice Road where > the road noticably flexes and cracks under the trucks in the portions > across lakes) , or if the ice is in a rink cushioned by concrete or is > over frozen ground. > Interesting thought, Lynn.
We rode out on old dirt surface logging roads yesterday, sub-freezing. In the shade, the ground was really hard. I would like to think there was some flex in it, but I'm not really sure. We never got out of a walk and the horses were comfortable except one place where the ice was actually sparkling on the frozen dirt. I think they were okay. The part that seems uncomfortable to me is the narrow single track trail that freezes and thaws into rigid peaks. I know I have trouble walking on it and wonder about the horses. Hunter does outweigh me, but still. Nancy >
