RE: Saddlebreds as endurance horses

["Susan Swope-Attardi" <Nagzarus@worldnet.att.net>]

Hi Caroline,

I did a couple of my very first 50's on my Saddlebred gelding (I still have
him, I still love him!).  He was an exceptional trail horse with a trot
Arabians can only dream of ;)  My biggest problem with this particular
individual was his ability to deal with the heat.  On a cool ride, he was
awesome.  But in the heat, he struggled.  I needed a new horse if I was to
continue in endurance, so I chose an Arabian.  I will say, however, I think
there are exceptions to every rule.  For this particular Saddlebred, the
heat was too much (he was 16'3 and wooly even in the summer... LOTS of trace
clipping), but that doesn't mean yours can't do it!  I say give it your all!
Your horse will ultimately let you know whether or not he is capable.  I
know there have been a few in the sport that have been outstanding!

Susan Swope-Attardi
AERC Southeast Region
Kentucky

-----Original Message-----
From: guest@endurance.net [mailto:guest@endurance.net]
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 1:24 PM
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Saddlebreds as endurance horses


Caroline Cooley minaxminax@aol.com
Hi,

I'm new to the endurance world and have leased a saddlebred
to assist me in my quest to learn how to compete in endurance.
I've notice that about 95% of all endurance horses are Arabs,
and while I love the breed (used to live in Egypt for awhile and
had a few), I prefer saddlebreds to ride.  What are the general opinions on
saddlebreds in endurance competition?  I saw that there is at
least one saddlebred with points on the AERC list, but hardly
any mention elsewhere...I would especially love responses from
people in or near Colorado (where I live).

Thanks,

Caroline


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