Re: RC: Re:overweight an issue? - Weight vs. lean mass

[GoldenCMK@aol.com]

In a message dated 07/25/2000 2:40:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Tivers@aol.com writes:

<< This suggests that, as a percentage of body 
 weight of the horse, rider weight can impact stress loads significantly. The 
 smaller the horse and the heavier the rider, the more the negative impact.
  >>

Ok, then how does size of the horse compare to weight? I have a 15 hand mare 
who is 950 lbsand a 14.2 gelding who is 975 lbs. Both are in good flesh, not 
too fat not too lean. I guess my question is.... Is it the size of the horse 
or the weight of the horse that this comes into play?

Maria