Re: RC: RE: was Dates - How the Arabs treated their horses

[Irene M Burnett <renieburnett@juno.com>]

Maryanne,
Thank you for the very informative posts.  It is true that fat on horses
hides a lot of conformational faults and structural defects.  "Boney"
horses don't "show" as pretty, and often look worse in photographs.  It
takes a good eye to see the horse, and not the pretty coat when looking
at a horse. Have you noticed pics of Secretariat in racing trim--looks
like a Thoroughbred.  Later, at stud, pictures show him looking like a
Quarterhorse.  Love all your posts; keep 'em coming!  Renie