Re: RC: Mustang for Endurance

[Laney Humphrey <laneyh@mbay.net>]

Gracelyn,
    Some mustangs do very well in endurance, just like some, but not all,
arabs do.  Look at Robin Hood ridden by Michelle Shaw.  My main horse this
summer on xp2001 was my  Spanish Mustang.  He's only 6 so I took it easy
mile-wise.  He can keep up with arabs all day but isn't "top 10" material.
(We don't finish at the very end either).  So, I'd suggest setting reasonable
(i.e., not horse hurting) goals and then finding a horse that can succeed.
Mustangs aren't arabs and IMHO are a darned sight better in many ways!
Laney and Arrow Dynamic (Dino)

guest@endurance.net wrote:

> Gracelyn Gracelyn11@aol.com
> I'm looking at a 4 yr old mustang mare. Her parents were wild, but she was
> born in captivity.  She has been trained and going well on the trails.
> Nice size, real nice hoofs and strong legs. I know the way I am, and if
> we're trail riding, I'm going to say to myself, let's see what she can do.
> Should I not even bother and go find another arabian?  Thanks.
> Gracelyn and Rushcreek Equal
>
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