Re: RC: mare vs gelding for endurance

[SANDYSROB@aol.com]

Hi Tonya,

It has been my experiance over the years that there are two kinds of riders, 
one who no matter what you said or did will never like mares, totaly 
predigests and I don't mean this in a mean way, they let all the mare stuff 
get in the way and will not ever see past that.  Then there are the ones like 
me who like the little something, called homones, I think, which geldings 
don't have anymore.  It can be subtle or it can be not so subtle.  It all 
boils down to either you like mares or not, personally I love them, I have 3 
and 1 gelding, so if you like the mare don't let the sex stand in your way.  
Just my two cents, I like geldings to.

Sandy
Sorrento, FL





In a message dated 05/02/2000 3:25:05 PM EST, guest@endurance.net writes:

<< tonya marx marxa@bellsouth.net
 Hello.  I have been doing competitive trail, but am ready to move up to 
endurance.  I have found a super mare, lovely gaits, and good bone and 
attitude.  My worry is that it seems most top endurance finishers are 
geldings, and should I steer clear of mares if I want to be a top contender 
in big rides such as Old Dominion or Tevis?  This is an Arab mare, marish 
when she is in season, but not bad; and she is not otherwise high strung or 
flighty or witchy.  She is a pretty low key Arab.  Any input is greatly 
appreciated!   >>